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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales of consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of cash sold |  | $ 2,248.5 | $ 24.0
Sale of Tranzact [Member] |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales of consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries, net of cash sold | $ 221.3 |  |

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