FORMER SAE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Accrued Preferred Stock Dividend	$ 1.1

The outstanding balance of preferred stock dividend as on the balance sheet date.

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