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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 29, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Termination costs |  | $ 224.0 | $ (0.2) | $ 10.8
Distribution agreement, revenue recognition period |  | 20 years |  |
Revenue recognized |  | $ 50.5 | $ 7.8 | $ 8.4
Amortization of deferred revenue |  | $ 39.8 |  |
Forecast | TCCC |  |  |  |
Percentage Of Target Sales Achieved | 89.00% |  |  |

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