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The amount of financial liabilities assumed (as defined) which have been recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 13, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
General and administrative expenses		$ 74.7	$ 69.3	$ 226.9	$ 228.6
Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Upward adjustment	$ 200.0
Spectrum Merger [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
General and administrative expenses		$ 3.1	$ 1.4	$ 22.0	$ 4.2
Spectrum Merger [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Transaction fees	$ 29.8
SBH Common Stock [Member] \| HRG [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Par value	$ 0.01