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ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Noncontrolling Interest (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Hansgrohe SE |  |
Noncontrolling interest |  |
Ownership percentage of Hansgrohe SE | 68.00% | 68.00%

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