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Commitments and Contingencies (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Jul. 28, 2012
USD ($)
Rate
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Jul. 28, 2012
EUR (€)
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Jul. 23, 2008
EUR (€)
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
| Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 39.00% | ||
| Disputed Fair value of Business Shares | $ 89.0 | ||
| Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture | 54.0 | ||
| Payment upon Termination of Acquisition Agreement | 30 | ||
| Additional Payment Sought for the Termination of Acquisition Agreement | € 12.0 |
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- Definition
Additional payment sought for the Termination of Acquisition Agreement between Corporate Express and Corely/Lyreco that occured due to the Staples' acquisition of Corporate Express to cover Corporate Income Taxes incurred, not including interst and legal fees. No definition available.
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- Definition
Disputed Fair value of Business Shares No definition available.
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- Definition
Payment upon Termination of Acquisition Agreement between Corporate Express and Corely/Lyreco that occured due to the Staples' acquisition of Corporate Express No definition available.
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- Definition
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The cash outflow associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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