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Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Stated Interest Rate on Secured Term Loan (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013
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Debt Disclosure [Line Items] |
Variable interest rate, Stated Interest Rate | 3.28%
Fixed interest rate, Stated Interest Rate | 5.15%
Weighted-average interest rate, Stated Interest Rate | 3.91%
Variable interest rate, Principal Balance | $ 45,000
Fixed interest rate, Principal Balance | 22,500
Weighted-average interest rate, Principal Balance | $ 67,500

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