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Rental Expense and Commitments | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Rental Expense and Commitments | 11. Rental expense and commitments Rental expense, less income from subleases, for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $85.3 million, $84.7 million and $97.9 million, respectively. Income from subleases, for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $7.4 million, $8.5 million and $9.8 million, respectively. Minimum net rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases, including idle leases, outstanding at December 31, 2013, substantially all of which relate to real properties, were as follows: 2014, $61.1 million; 2015, $48.4 million; 2016, $36.4 million; 2017, $28.3 million; 2018, $17.7 million; and $32.4 million thereafter. Such rental commitments have been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of $31.6 million, due in the future under noncancelable subleases. At December 31, 2013, the company had outstanding standby letters of credit and surety bonds totaling approximately $338 million related to performance and payment guarantees. On the basis of experience with these arrangements, the company believes that any obligations that may arise will not be material. In addition, at December 31, 2013, the company had deposits and collateral of approximately $44 million in other long-term assets, principally related to collateralized letters of credit, and to tax and labor contingencies in Brazil.

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