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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 14, 2018 USD ($) Retailer Employer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Number of independent retailer for unearned advanced amount | Retailer | 1
Percent of unearned advanced amount to total assets | 2.00%
Reserve related to advances from retailer | $ 4,900,000
Critical and declining zone fund status | Less than 65 percent
Number of employers contributing to plan | Employer | 1
Minimum [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Estimated loss contingency | $ 0
Projected insolvent period based on active to inactive participants ratio | 15 years
Maximum [Member] |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Estimated loss contingency | $ 25,000,000
Status or critical and declining zone plans | 65.00%
Projected insolvent period based on active to inactive participants ratio | 20 years

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