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DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS |  |  |  |
Termination costs | $ 25.3 | $ 12.2 | $ 28.7 | $ 218.2
Distribution agreement, revenue recognition period |  |  | 20 years |
Revenue recognized | 12.1 | 3.2 | $ 20.2 | 46.5
Amortization of deferred revenue | $ 5.0 | $ 0.0 | $ 5.0 | $ 39.8

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