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Acquisitions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
(4) Acquisitions

From time to time, we acquire and invest in companies throughout the world, including franchises. The total cash consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.5. No acquisition was made during the first quarter of 2011.

Total consolidated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the remainder of 2012 is expected to be $26.9 and in each of the next five years is expected to be as follows: 2013- $31.2, 2014 - $26.2, 2015 - $22.4, 2016 - $19.4 and 2017 - $17.8.