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Proceeds from Sale of Derivative Instruments

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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement.

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FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Foreign Currency Risk (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($) swaps	Jun. 30, 2016 EUR (€) contract	Dec. 31, 2015 contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of foreign currency swap contracts outstanding \| contract		12	24
Number of foreign currency swaps maturing during the period \| swaps	6
Proceeds from sale of derivative instruments	$ 75.0
Derivative, notional amount \| €		€ 66.9
USD/EUR Deposit Swap Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, term of contract	91 days
Unrealized foreign exchange loss	$ 0.7
Foreign exchange mark to market gain	$ 0.8