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Financial Instruments and Derivative Instruments (Details) (Fair value measured on a recurring basis, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 29, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date |  |
Financial assets, cash flow hedges | $ 0 | $ 0
Financial liabilities, cash flow hedges | 0 | 0
Total |  |
Assets |  |
Plan asset for deferred compensation | 4.5 | 4.2
Total assets | 4.5 | 4.2
Liabilities |  |
Plan liability for deferred compensation | 4.5 | 4.2
Contingent consideration | 4.0 | 5.2
Total liabilities | 8.5 | 9.4
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |  |
Assets |  |
Plan asset for deferred compensation | 4.5 | 4.2
Total assets | 4.5 | 4.2
Liabilities |  |
Plan liability for deferred compensation | 4.5 | 4.2
Total liabilities | 4.5 | 4.2
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |  |
Liabilities |  |
Contingent consideration | 4.0 | 5.2
Total liabilities | $ 4.0 | $ 5.2

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