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Jun. 30, 2019
Newly Adopted Accounting Standards and Accounting Standards Not Yet Implemented [Abstract] |
Schedule of Adjustments Due to ASU 2014-09 [Table Text Block] | The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases upon adoption, as set forth in the table below. The Company's accounting for finance leases remained unchanged.
| Adoption of ASU 2016-02 January 1, 2019
| (Dollars in millions)
ASSETS |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 109.3 |
Total assets | $ | 109.3 |
LIABILITIES |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 41.8 |
Total current liabilities | 41.8 |
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 67.5 |
Total liabilities | $ | 109.3 |

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