Long-term Debt-Schedule of Future payments of principal and interest on the Term Loan (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2021 (six months)	$ 6,750
2022	13,500
2023	62,813
2024	58,313
2025	53,813
Total minimum payments	195,189
Less amount representing interest	(42,189)
Less amount representing Paydown Fee	(3,000)
Long-term debt, gross	150,000
Discount on notes payable	(1,501)
Accretion of Paydown Fee	769
Long-term debt	$ 149,268	$ 148,815

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Long Term Debt Discount On Notes Payable.

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Long term debt maturities repayments of principal and interest In next twelve months.

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Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Four

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Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Three

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Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal And Interest In Year Two.

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Amount, before unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt.

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