Future Minimum Lease Commitments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases and Minimum Rentals to be Received under Non-Cancelable Subleases (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating Leases
2013	$ 20,609
2014	37,918
2015	28,620
2016	21,518
2017	19,449
Thereafter	39,107
Total	167,221
Sublease Income
2013	1,592
2014	1,481
2015	1,665
2016	2,822
2017	2,920
Thereafter	9,616
Total	$ 20,096

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