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SPECIAL (GAINS) AND CHARGES - Charges Reported on Statement of Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Special (gains) and charges |  |  |  |
Sale of global surgical solutions business | $ 7.3 |  | $ 13.3 |
Acquisition and integration activities | 2.3 | $ 3.5 | 4.8 | $ 8.5
Other (income) expense | 12.2 | 21.0 | 40.4 | 45.5
Total special (gains) and charges | 12.9 | 29.1 | 42.7 | 56.8
Cost of sales |  |  |  |
Special (gains) and charges |  |  |  |
Restructuring activities | 0.7 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 11.3
Other (income) expense | 0.7 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 11.3
Special (gains) and charges |  |  |  |
Special (gains) and charges |  |  |  |
Restructuring activities | 6.9 | 13.7 | 25.0 | 26.3
Acquisition and integration activities | 2.3 |  | 4.8 | 8.5
Other special gains and charges | (4.3) | 3.8 | (2.7) | 10.7
Other (income) expense | $ 12.2 | $ 21.0 | $ 40.4 | $ 45.5

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