Convertible notes maturity year.

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Percentage Of Issuance Of Authorized Common Stock

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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium.

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Amount of the required periodic payments applied to principal.

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Long-Term Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 10, 2013	Aug. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 22, 2013 2010 Senior Credit Facility Term Loan Due 2016 [Member]	Sep. 10, 2013 6.25% Convertible Notes Due 2018 [Member]	Aug. 29, 2013 6.25% Convertible Notes Due 2018 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 6.25% Convertible Notes Due 2018 [Member]	Jul. 22, 2013 Maximum [Member] Board of Directors [Member]
Proforma Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal payment on the term loan				$ 65,000	$ 3,500	$ 2,500
Common shares issued	1,203	698	45,765
Interest rate of convertible notes						6.25%	6.25%
Maturity year of convertible notes						2018	2018
Authorized to issue common shares, percentage								10.00%
Common stock, shares authorized			145,000					4,700