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Company Transformation - Components of Transformation Costs (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Transformation Costs [Member], 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] |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ 1.0 | $ 296.8
Compensation costs recognized | 2.3 | 56.9
Continuing Operations [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 1.0 | 296.8
Compensation costs recognized | 2.3 | 36.8
Transformation Costs Discontinued IT Initiative [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Impairment charge related to a decision to discontinue development |  | 55.0
Transformation Costs Former CEO Costs [Member] |  |
Components Of Transformation Costs [Line Items] |  |
Compensation costs recognized |  | $ 16.8

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