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Interest and Other Expense, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Interest and Other Income, net [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest and investment expense, net | $ (29.7) | $ (33.9) | $ (13.2)
Loss on foreign currency | (3.3) | 0.0 | (3.9)
Gain (loss) on strategic investments | 0.3 | 3.8 | (23.3)
Other income | 8.5 | 8.5 | 2.7
Interest and other expense, net | $ (24.2) | $ (21.6) | $ (37.7)

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