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Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash used in investing activities | $ 53.0 | $ 47.1 | $ 61.2
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ (5.3) | (8.5) | (10.0)
ASU 2016-18 |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash used in investing activities |  | 47.1 | 61.2
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |  | (8.5) | (10.0)
ASU 2016-18 | Scenario Previously Reported |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash used in investing activities |  | 46.8 | 54.0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |  | $ (8.4) | $ (9.4)

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