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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill. |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 2,692.9 | $ 2,616.7
Acquisition-related | 1,031.3 | 155.9
Foreign currency translation | (45.4) | (79.7)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 3,678.8 | 2,692.9
Interconnect Products and Assemblies |  |
Goodwill. |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 2,569.2 | 2,493.0
Acquisition-related | 1,008.7 | 155.9
Foreign currency translation | (45.4) | (79.7)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 3,532.5 | 2,569.2
Cable Products and Solutions |  |
Goodwill. |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 123.7 | 123.7
Acquisition-related | 22.6 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 146.3 | $ 123.7

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