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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - TCCC Transaction (Details) - Coca-Cola Transaction Asset Transfer Agreement - TCCC $ in Millions | Jun. 12, 2015 USD ($) item shares
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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES |
Common stock shares newly issued | shares | 34,040,534
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 16.70%
Number of individuals appointed as directors | item | 2
Net cash payment received | $ 2,150.0
Amount held in escrow | $ 125.0

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