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Inventories (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Inventories |  |  |
Interest credits and advertising assistance | $ 43.7 | $ 39.7 | $ 34.1

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