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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
Short term bank loan agreements entered into between January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
Borrowings on new debt instruments | $ 304.6
Borrowings renewed | 108.6
Short term bank loan due dates before December 31, 2013 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
Borrowings on new debt instruments | 145.2
Short term bank loan due dates beyond December 31, 2013 |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
Borrowings on new debt instruments | $ 159.4

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- Definition Represents the amount of borrowings on existing debt instruments renewed by the entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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