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Subsequent events (Details) - Subsequent Event. € in Millions, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Aug. 07, 2017 USD ($) shares | Jul. 31, 2017 EUR (€) employee
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Common shares |  |
Subsequent events. |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ | $ 100 |
Common shares | Forecast |  |
Subsequent events. |  |
Expected reduction in number of common shares outstanding | shares | 2.5 |
Recklinghausen, Germany | Recklinghausen beverage container and end production facilities | Disposal group, not discontinued operations |  |
Subsequent events. |  |
Number of employees | employee |  | 360
Recklinghausen, Germany | Recklinghausen beverage container and end production facilities | Disposal group, not discontinued operations | Forecast |  |
Subsequent events. |  |
Business Exit Costs | € |  | € 62
Severance costs (as a percent) |  | 80.00%
Equipment removal and facility cleanup costs (as a percent) |  | 10.00%
Accelerated depreciation and write-downs to net realizable value of certain fixed assets, related spare parts and inventory (as a percent) |  | 10.00%

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