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Supplementary Data Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Notes) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2015
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The following table presents changes in our redeemable noncontrolling interests.
| Six months ended June 30,
| 2015 |  | 2014
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 257.4 |  |  | $ | 249.1 |
Change in related noncontrolling interests balance | (8.3 | ) |  | (6.8 | )
Changes in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests: |  |  |
Additions | 0.0 |  |  | 7.9 |
Redemptions and other | (22.5 | ) |  | (2.9 | )
Redemption value adjustments 1 | 3.5 |  |  | (0.9 | )
Balance at end of period | $ | 230.1 |  |  | $ | 246.4 |
1 | In each reporting period, redeemable noncontrolling interests are reported at their estimated redemption value, but not less than their initial fair value. Any adjustment to the redemption value above initial value prior to exercise will also impact retained earnings or additional paid-in capital, except adjustments as a result of currency translation.

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- Definition Tabular disclosure of redeemable noncontrolling interest (as defined) included in the statement of financial position as either a liability or temporary equity. As of the date of the statement of financial position, such redeemable noncontrolling interest is currently redeemable, as defined, for cash or other assets of the entity at (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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