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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015
Net sales | $ 1,314.9 | $ 1,264.0 |
Operating Income (Loss) | $ 125.4 | 98.2 |
Seasonal percentage of operating income | 60.00% |  |
Seasonal percentage of operating cash flows | 95.00% |  |
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net | $ 86.0 |  | $ 18.5
Venezuelan Operations [Member] |  |  |
Net sales |  | 21.9 |
Operating Income (Loss) |  | $ 7.5 |

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