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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ITEMS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Capital leases for the acquisition of promotional vehicles	$ 2.2	$ 1.1
Net change in accrued liabilities related to intangible addition	$ 2.3	3.1
Purchase of treasury stock includes accounts payable		$ 40.7
Coca-Cola Transaction Asset Transfer Agreement | TCCC
Number of shares issued for acquisition		11,800,000

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