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Derivatives and Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Long-term Debt (Details) - Successor - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Carrying Amount
Fair Value of Debt [Line Items]
Current and Long-term debt	$ 1,367.0	$ 1,460.8
Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value of Debt [Line Items]
Current and Long-term debt	$ 1,366.2	$ 1,547.4

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