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Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Purchase price schedule

The purchase price consists of the following:

(In millions)
Cash portion of consideration	$	200.1
Contingent consideration	238.5
Total purchase price	$	438.6

Estimated fair values of the separately identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the separately identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of February 12, 2015:

(In millions)
In-process research and development	$	424.6
Other intangible assets	7.6
Goodwill	92.3
Deferred tax liability	(84.9		)
Other, net	(1.0		)
Total purchase price	$	438.6

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Tabular disclosure of a material business combination completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. This table does not include leveraged buyouts.

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Tabular disclosure of the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. May include but not limited to the following: (a) acquired receivables; (b) contingencies recognized at the acquisition date; and (c) the fair value of noncontrolling interests in the acquiree.

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