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Redeemable Non-Controlling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Changes in redeemable non-controlling interests during the period |  |  |
Balance, as of January 1, | $ 673.5 | $ 612.5 |
Changes attributable to consolidated products | 12.4 | 16.1 |
Transfers to Other liabilities | (192.3) | (69.1) |
Transfers from non-controlling interests | 76.8 | 42.6 |
Changes in redemption value | 241.5 | 71.4 | $ 81.6
Balance, as of December 31, | $ 811.9 | $ 673.5 | $ 612.5
Minimum |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Term of conditional right put interest | 5 years |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Term of conditional right put interest | 15 years |  |

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