Restructuring and Other - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Restructuring and other costs	$ 4,654	$ 918
Severance charges	3,000	400
Facilities relocation and downsizing expenses	500	100
Integration expenses	$ 100	$ 500

Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Includes, but is not limited to, one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and termination benefits associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement. Includes expenses associated with special or contractual termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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