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Interest and Other Expense, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2014
Interest and Other Income, net [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest and investment expense, net | $ (33.9) | $ (13.2) | $ (9.8)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency | 0.0 | (3.9) | 4.0
Gain (loss) on strategic investments | 3.8 | (23.3) | (1.8)
Other income | 8.5 | 2.7 | 2.7
Interest and other expense, net | $ (21.6) | $ (37.7) | $ (4.9)

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