v2.3.0.15

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Mar. 04, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2011
Discontinued Operations |  |  |
Restructuring reserve |  |  | $ 10,000,000
Restructuring reserve description |  | 10,000,000 |
Net consideration | 269,500,000 | 269,520,000 |
Adjustments amount payable under Reserve Collar |  | $ 0 |

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