Stock-Based Compensation Plans - PSUA Activity (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Performance Shares)	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Minimum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Actual payout of shares on performance units granted	0.00%
Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Actual payout of shares on performance units granted	150.00%

Actual payout of shares on performance units granted.

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