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Reflects the net positive or negative amount derived from subtracting from net proceeds of sale, the carrying amounts, net of allocated reserves, of accounts receivable transferred to a third party in a transaction that qualifies for sales treatment.

Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 860
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 5
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=109247956&loc=d3e107425-111719

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The amounts of accounts receivable balance reduced as of the balance sheet date due to the sale of accounts receivable.

No definition available.

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The amount of accounts receivable sold at their stated amount.

No definition available.

Name:	www_AccountsReceivableSold
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The maximum amount of accounts receivable to be sold under the agreement.

No definition available.

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For receivables sold uner the agreement, the percent of the stated amount paid in cash at time of sale.

No definition available.