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Subsequent Events Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Subsequent Events [Text Block] | Subsequent Events During October 2013, the company acquired all remaining shares of Inducs, AG ("Inducs") for a purchase price of approximately $12.9 million, in which the company previously held a minority interest. Inducs is a leader in induction cooking technology. On October 30, 2013 the company declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on December 10, 2013 to shareholders of record on November 29, 2013.

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- Definition The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. + References No definition available. + Details
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