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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($)
Subsequent Event | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale | South African Distribution Business and Zambian Operations
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Amount in escrow from potential acquirer	$ 15.9

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