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AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE (Details) - Wirtgen € in Millions, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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May 31, 2017 item | Jan. 28, 2018 EUR (€) | Jan. 28, 2018 USD ($)
Agreement to Acquire |  |  |
Number of brands | 6 |  |
Number of employees | 8,000 |  |
Ticking fee (as a percent) | 5.00% |  |
Minimum |  |  |
Agreement to Acquire |  |  |
Number of countries entity sells products | 100 |  |
Forecasted |  |  |
Agreement to Acquire |  |  |
Purchase price payable in cash |  | € 4,357 | $ 5,087
Expected transaction value |  | € 4,600 | $ 5,412

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