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Subsequent Events Subsequent Events (Details) (Senior Secured 2020 Notes, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended
Mar. 06, 2015
Jan. 14, 2015
Feb. 13, 2015
Jan. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event        
Repayment of principal amount   $ 300.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRepurchasedFaceAmount    
Extinguishment of 2020 Notes
       
Subsequent Event        
Irrevocable deposit       311.9us-gaap_AssetsHeldInTrust
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Subsequent Event, Date Feb. 13, 2015      
Subsequent Event, Description During the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company irrevocably deposited $311.9 million with the trustee for redemption of the 2020 Notes as described in Note 8, “Borrowings,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. On February 13, 2015, the trustee redeemed the 2020 Notes using the deposited amount (less the amount used for the January 15, 2015 interest payment), extinguishing the Company’s $300.0 million liability in relation to the principal amount of the 2020 Notes.      
Repayment of principal amount     $ 300.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentRepurchasedFaceAmount
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