Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Effects of foreign currency collar which were not designated as hedging instruments (Detail 9)

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Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives - Effects of foreign currency collar which were not designated as hedging instruments (Detail 9) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Foreign currency collar, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency collar
      
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items]      
Loss recognized in other income (expense) $ (6,980)us-gaap_DerivativeGainOnDerivative
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