Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of long term debt and Preferred Stock	$ 1,245.9	$ 1,240.6
Carrying value of debt, including current portion of debt, and preferred stock		$ 1,221.8

Carrying value of debt including current portion of debt and preferred stock.

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