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Immaterial Corrections - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash flow from continuing operations - Operating activities		$ 699.9	$ 525.7
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Operating activities	(3.2)	561.2	1,284.4
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Financing activities	(2.4)	(527.1)	(503.8)
Immaterial Corrections [Member]
Cash flow from continuing operations - Operating activities		279.0	199.0
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Operating activities		62.0	233.0
Cash flow from discontinued operations - Financing activities		209.3	237.0
Cash distribution to Exelis and Xylem		400.0
Distribution of Exelis and Xylem - Retained Earnings	$ 0.3

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