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Valuation Allowance (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Valuation Allowance [Line Items] |  |
Beginning valuation allowance | $ 85,965 | $ 88,999
Increase as reflected in income tax expense | 16,291 | 5,081
Cumulative translation adjustment | (7,572) | (8,115)
Ending valuation allowance | $ 94,684 | $ 85,965

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