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Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |  |
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Oct. 01, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Apr. 15, 2016 | Jan. 26, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness |  |  | 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |
Loss on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness |  | $ 0.4 |  | $ 1.6 |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Hedge Income to be Reclassified within Twelve Months |  |  |  | (9.2) |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation (Loss) Gain Arising During Period, Net of Tax |  |  |  | (23.3) | [1] | $ (128.6) | [2] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net |  | 0.8 | $ 0.0 | 4.1 |  | $ 0.0 |  |  |  |
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  | 596.0 |  | $ 596.0 |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Term of Contract |  |  |  | 5 years |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Term of Contract |  |  |  | 10 years |  |  |  |  |  |
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  | 188.0 |  | $ 188.0 |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness |  |  |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |  |
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Term of Contract |  |  |  | 3 years |  |  |  |  |  |
forward exchange contract sell USD [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  | 381.9 |  | $ 381.9 |  |  |  |  |  |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  | 1,000.0 |  | 1,000.0 |  |  |  |  |  |
Commodity Contract [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount |  | $ 7.2 |  | 7.2 |  |  |  |  |  |
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,300.0 | $ 1,000.0
Derivative Instruments, Loss recognized in OCI, Effective Portion |  |  |  | 91.2 |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash Flow Hedge Income to be Reclassified within Twelve Months |  |  |  | (9.7) |  |  |  |  |  |
Total 2015 and 2016 Forward Starting Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2,300.0 |
Medium-term Notes [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Other Comprehensive Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation (Loss) Gain Arising During Period, Net of Tax |  |  |  | $ 2.3 |  |  |  |  |  |
3.75% Senior Exchange Notes due 2021 [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 300.0 |  |
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3.75% |  |
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date | Oct. 01, 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
[1] | Includes foreign exchange losses of $5.7 million arising during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 associated with intercompany loans designated as long-term and $2.3 million of foreign exchange gains associated with long-term debt designated as a hedge of a net investment.
[2] | Includes foreign exchange losses of $16.9 million arising during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 associated with intercompany loans designated as long-term.

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