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Acquisition and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Business Merger [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Business Combination Acquisition And Integration Related Costs | $ 4.5 | $ 3.3 | $ 9.7 | $ 6.6
HRG SPB Merger [Member] |  |  |  |
Business Merger [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Business Combination Acquisition And Integration Related Costs | 4.5 |  | 4.8 | 0.9
Spectrum Brands [Member] | HRG SPB Merger [Member] |  |  |  |
Business Merger [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Business Combination Acquisition And Integration Related Costs | $ 11.6 |  | $ 14.1 | $ 2.6

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