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Derivatives Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
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Foreign Currency Forward & Foreign Currency Option Contracts [Member] |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 218.1
Debt [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |
Derivate, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2018 | 750.0
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2019 | 600.0
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2020 | 450.0
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item, Through May 2021 | $ 200.0

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