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Acquisitions - Consideration (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013
Business Combination [Abstract] |
Cash (including debt repaid at closing) | $ 187,022
Fair value of previously held equity interests | 16,532
Total consideration | $ 203,554

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