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Company Transformation - Roll Forward of Transformational Accrual (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Charges for actions during the period | $ 20.8 | $ 636.2
Transformation Costs [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Transformation accrual - January 1 | 33.9 | 2.0
Charges for actions during the period | 20.8 | 636.2
Cash payments | (47.3) | (559.9)
Asset impairment and other non-cash charges, net | (0.5) | (44.4)
Transformation accrual - December 31 | 6.9 | 33.9
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Charges for actions during the period | 13.0 | 396.1
Continuing Operations [Member] | Transformation Costs [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Charges for actions during the period | 13.0 | 396.1
Discontinued Operations [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Charges for actions during the period | 7.8 | 240.1
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Transformation Costs [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Charges for actions during the period | $ 7.8 | $ 240.1

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