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Net sales Sales Revenue Net of Excise Taxes Net sales. Cost of product sold Cost of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Equity in earnings of equity method investees and subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Interest (expense) income, net Interest Expense LOSS ON WRITE-OFF OF FINANCING COSTS Loss on write-off of financing costs Loss on write-off of financing costs Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Benefit from (provision for) income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) NET INCOME Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Debt Disclosure [Abstract] BORROWINGS Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Class A and Class B [Member] ClassA and Class B [Member] Class A and Class B [Member] Class A Common Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member] Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Maximum authorized repurchase of common stock Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Common stock repurchased, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Common stock repurchased Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Average cost of common stock repurchased Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] RESTRUCTURING CHARGES Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Subsidiaries [Member] Subsidiaries Guarantors [Member] Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchase of business, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchases of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Payments related to sale of business Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Proceeds from sales of assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from notes receivable Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable Proceeds from redemption of available-for-sale debt securities Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Intercompany financings, net Intercompany Financings Net Intercompany financings net. Principal payments of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Payment of restricted cash upon issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities Purchases of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net (repayment of) proceeds from notes payable Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable Payment of financing costs of long-term debt Payments of Financing Costs Payment of minimum tax withholdings on stock-based payment awards Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from exercises of employee stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Excess tax benefits from stock-based payment awards Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Proceeds from employee stock purchases Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Excluding Stock Options Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS, end of period Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee termination benefit costs [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Contract termination costs [Member] Contract Termination [Member] Facility consolidation/relocation costs [Member] Other Restructuring [Member] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Fiscal 2012 Initiative [Member] Fiscal 2012 Initiative [Member] Fiscal 2012 Initiative. Other Plans [Member] Other Plans [Member] Other plans Member. Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Details of restructuring liability by plan Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring liability, February 29, 2012 Restructuring Reserve Restructuring charges Cash expenditures Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Foreign currency translation and other noncash adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Restructuring liability, November 30, 2012 Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] SALES COST OF PRODUCT SOLD SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES RESTRUCTURING CHARGES EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEES INTEREST EXPENSE, net PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES SHARE DATA: Share Data [Abstract] Share data. Basic and Diluted earnings per common share: Earnings per common share, basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings per common share, diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Common Stock [Member] Class 1 Common Stock [Member] Convertible Common Stock [Member] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Balance, February 29, 2012, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Current period change, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Balance, November 30, 2012, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Balance, February 29, 2012, Net Unrealized Losses on Derivatives Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Current period change, Net Unrealized Losses on Derivatives Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Balance, November 30, 2012, Net Unrealized Losses on Derivatives Balance, February 29, 2012, Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Debt Securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Current period change, Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Debt Securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Balance, November 30, 2012, Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Debt Securities Balance, February 29, 2012, Pension/Postretirement Adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Current period change, Pension/Postretirement Adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Balance, November 30, 2012, Pension/Postretirement Adjustments Balance, February 29, 2012, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Current period change, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Balance, November 30, 2012, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Axis] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain] AFS Debt Securities [Member] Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Balance as of March 1 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Total net gains Gains (losses) [Abstract] Gains (losses). Included in earnings (interest expense, net) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings Included in other comprehensive income (net unrealized losses on AFS debt securities) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total net gains Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Gain (Loss)1 Fair Value Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset Gain (Loss)1 Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Balance as of the end of the period Segment Reporting [Abstract] Restructuring Charges and Unusual Items [Member] Restructuring Charges and Unusual Items [Member] Restructuring charges and unusual items. Restructuring charges and unusual items Restructuring Charges and Unusual Items [Abstract] Restructuring charges and unusual items. Cost of Product Sold Cost of Goods Sold [Abstract] Flow through of inventory step-up Flow Through of Inventory Step up Flow through of inventory step-up. Accelerated depreciation Other Depreciation and Amortization Cost of Product Sold Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] Transaction and related costs assoiated with pending and completed acquisitions Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Gain on settlement of receivable associated with a prior divestiture Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Recoveries Net gains on acquisition of Ruffino (excluding gains on obligation from put option of Ruffino shareholder) and related activities Net Gain Loss on Acquisition of Business Net gain loss on acquisition of business. Gain on obligation from put option of Ruffino shareholder Gain Loss on Obligation from Put Option of Shareholder Gain loss on obligation from put option of shareholder. Net gains on CWAE Divestiture and related activities Net Gains Losses on Divestiture and Related Activities Net gains losses on divestiture and related activities. Other costs Other Costs Other costs. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges and Unusual Items Restructuring Charges and Unusual Items Restructuring Charges and Unusual Items. Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior Credit Facility - Revolving Credit Loans [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Other [Member] Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Short-term Debt [Line Items] Short-term Debt [Line Items] Notes Payable to Banks Notes Payable to Bank [Abstract] Notes Payable to Banks, Current Notes Payable to Bank, Current Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent Notes Payable to Banks, Total Notes Payable to Bank Reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income tax effect Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Cash proceeds in connection with early redemption of AFS debt securities Cash proceeds from principal in connection with early redemption of AFS debt securities Cash proceeds from interest in connection with early redemption of AFS debt securities Proceeds from Interest Received Reclassification from AOCI of gains (losses) on AFS debt securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Sub-facility Letters of Credit [Member] Sub-facility Letters of Credit [Member] Sub-facility letters of credit. Maximum borrowing amount under credit facility Maximum Borrowing Amount under Credit Facility Maximum borrowing amount under credit facility. Debt instrument, Maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date LIBOR margin Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Letters of credit outstanding, Amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Remaining borrowing capacity Remaining Borrowing Capacity Remaining borrowing capacity. Derivative, Description of variable rate basis Derivative, Description of Variable Rate Basis Interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges Notional Amount of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives Undesignated interest rate swap agreements Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Derivative fixed average interest rate Derivative Fixed Average Interest Rate Derivative fixed average interest rate. Cash flow hedge loss reclassified to Interest Expense, net Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Interest Expense, Net Accounts receivable securitization facility, term Accounts receivable securitization facility, term Accounts receivable securitization facility, term Basis points margin for borrowings under accounts receivable securitization facility Basis points margin for borrowings under accounts receivable securitization facility Basis points margin for borrowings under accounts receivable securitization facility Accounts receivable securitization facility, maximum borrowings one Accounts receivable securitization facility, maximum borrowings one Accounts receivable securitization facility, maximum borrowings one Accounts receivable securitization facility, maximum borrowings two Accounts receivable securitization facility, maximum borrowings two Accounts receivable securitization facility, maximum borrowings two Inventories Inventory, Net [Abstract] Raw materials and supplies Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross In-process inventories Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Finished case goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Total Inventory, Net Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Details of restructuring liability by plan Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Summary of restructuring charges and other costs incurred Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Number of business divisions Number of Business Divisions 1 Number of Business Divisions Number of reportable operating segments Number of Reportable Segments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Sales [Member] Sales [Member] Cost of product sold [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Interest expense, net [Member] Interest Expense [Member] Selling, general and administrative expenses [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Foreign currency contracts one [Member] Foreign currency contracts one [Member] Foreign currency contracts one. 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Diesel fuel swap contracts [Member] Commodity Contract [Member] Interest rate swap contracts [Member] Interest Rate Contract [Member] Foreign currency contracts [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Effect of the Company's derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedging relationships on its Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income, net of income tax effect Effect of Cash Flow Hedges on Results of Operations [Abstract] Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (Effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Net gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income (Effective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Net gain recognized in income (Ineffective portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Effect of the Company's undesignated derivative instruments on its Consolidated Statements of Operations Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net [Abstract] Net loss recognized in income Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Investments [Abstract] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Crown Imports [Member] Crown Imports [Member] Crown imports. Ruffino [Member] Ruffino [Member] Ruffino S.r.l. Member. Other Joint Venture Partners [Axis] Other Joint Venture Partners [Axis] Other Joint Venture Partners. Other Joint Venture Partners [Domain] Other Joint Venture Partners [Domain] Other Joint Venture Partners. Modelo [Member] Modelo [Member] Modelo. Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. [Member] Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. [Member] Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Ownership percentage of other joint venture partner Ownership Percentage of Other Joint Venture Partner Ownership percentage of other joint venture partner. Investment in equity method investment Equity Method Investments Carrying amount of equity method investment in excess of Company's equity in underlying assets Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity Cash distributions received Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Percentage of equity method investment Percentage of equity method investment Percentage of equity method investment. Equity method investments, ownership percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Remaining equity interest percentage Remaining equity interest percentage Remaining equity interest percentage. Purchase of business Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Debt assumed, net of cash acquired Debt Assumed Net of Cash Acquired Debt assumed net of cash acquired. Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block] CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Investments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Table] Other Ownership Interests by Name [Axis] Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Accolade [Member] Accolade [Member] Accolade. Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Investment ownership description Investment Ownership Description Investment ownership description. Investment income, Dividend Investment Income, Dividend Interest income on AFS debt securities Investment Income, Interest Contractual maturity of AFS debt securities Contractual Maturity of AFS Debt Securities Contractual maturity of AFS debt securities. 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[Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net gains (losses) before tax amount Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Net gains (losses), tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax Net gains (losses), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustments, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax Reclassification adjustments, tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Reclassification 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Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Net gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income, net of tax Unrealized gain (loss) on AFS debt securities: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net AFS debt securities gains (losses), before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Net AFS debt securities gains (losses), tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Net AFS debt securities gains (losses), net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustments, before tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, before Tax Reclassification adjustments, tax (expense) benefit 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Pledge of voting capital stock interests in certain of Company's foreign subsidiaries, Minimum Pledge of Voting Capital Stock Interests in Certain of Company's Foreign Subsidiaries, Minimum Pledge of voting capital stock interests in certain of the Company's foreign subsidiaries, Minimum Pledge of voting capital stock interests in certain of Company's foreign subsidiaries, Maximum Pledge of Voting Capital Stock Interests in Certain of Company's Foreign Subsidiaries, Maximum Pledge of voting capital stock interests in certain of the Company's foreign subsidiaries, Maximum Senior notes outstanding Senior Notes Credit facility, interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End Debt instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Coupon rate of notes Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Net proceeds from issuance of senior notes Percentage of outstanding principal amount as redemption price Percentage of Outstanding Principal Amount as Redemption Price Percentage of outstanding principal amount as redemption price. 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Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated impairment losses Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Net goodwill Foreign currency translation adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]