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Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-Based Compensation | $ 1,309 | $ 1,080
Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation | 11,582 | 8,244
Incentive Stock Options |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-Based Compensation |  | $ 84
Remaining Weighted Average Period (years) |  | 9 months 18 days
Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation |  | $ 293
Restricted Stock |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-Based Compensation | $ 666 | $ 581
Remaining Weighted Average Period (years) | 2 years | 2 years 6 months
Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation | $ 7,956 | $ 5,388
Unrestricted Stock |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-Based Compensation | $ 96 | $ 75
Remaining Weighted Average Period (years) | 2 months 12 days | 2 months 12 days
Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation | $ 64 | $ 50
Performance Based Restricted Stock |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-Based Compensation | $ 547 | $ 300
Remaining Weighted Average Period (years) | 2 years 4 months 24 days | 2 years 6 months
Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation | $ 3,562 | $ 2,385
Performance Based Stock Options |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-Based Compensation |  | $ 40
Remaining Weighted Average Period (years) |  | 9 months 18 days
Unamortized Stock-Based Compensation |  | $ 128

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- Definition Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=96867065&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based awards, other than options, awarded to employees as compensation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 718 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=96867065&loc=d3e5070-113901 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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