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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Business Segment (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Net Book Value, Beginning balance | $ 2,970.2
Foreign Exchange | (11.9)
Gross Carrying Amount | 7,675.5
Accumulated Impairment Charges | (4,717.2)
Net Book Value, Ending balance | 2,958.3
Food and Appliances Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Net Book Value, Beginning balance | 211.2
Foreign Exchange | 0.1
Gross Carrying Amount | 2,097.5
Accumulated Impairment Charges | (1,886.2)
Net Book Value, Ending balance | 211.3
Home and Outdoor Living Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Net Book Value, Beginning balance | 163.8
Gross Carrying Amount | 2,148.8
Accumulated Impairment Charges | (1,985.0)
Net Book Value, Ending balance | 163.8
Learning and Development Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Net Book Value, Beginning balance | 2,595.2
Foreign Exchange | (12.0)
Gross Carrying Amount | 3,429.2
Accumulated Impairment Charges | (846.0)
Net Book Value, Ending balance | $ 2,583.2

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