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Discontinued Operations, Divestitures and Acquisitions - Summary of Selected Financial Information (Details) - Diversey Care - Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Non-cash items included in net earnings from discontinued operations: |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 29.3 | $ 85.5
Share-based incentive compensation | 10.2 | 9.2
Profit sharing expense | 3.0 | 3.5
Provision for bad debt | 2.3 | 4.0
Capital expenditures | $ 11.9 | $ 14.7

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