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New accounting standards ASU 2018-02 (Details 3) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement |
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Reclassification of certain prior period tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (7.9)

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