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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill. |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 3,678.8 | $ 2,692.9
Acquisition-related | 233.8 | 1,031.3
Foreign currency translation | 130.0 | (45.4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 4,042.6 | 3,678.8
Interconnect Products and Assemblies |  |
Goodwill. |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 3,532.5 | 2,569.2
Acquisition-related | 233.6 | 1,008.7
Foreign currency translation | 130.0 | (45.4)
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 3,896.1 | 3,532.5
Cable Products and Solutions |  |
Goodwill. |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 146.3 | 123.7
Acquisition-related | 0.2 | 22.6
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 146.5 | $ 146.3

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