Equity Investments (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Equity Investments [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

15. Equity Investments

On November 10, 2014, the Company acquired a 35% non-controlling interest in Kelway, a UK-based IT solutions provider, which has global supply chain relationships that enable it to conduct business in over 100 countries. The Company paid $86.8 million to acquire its ownership interest in Kelway, with the option to purchase the remaining 65% between June 2015 and June 2017. The Company accounts for its investment in Kelway using the equity method. As of December 31, 2014, the amount assigned to goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets related to the Company's 35% non-controlling equity investment in Kelway was $119.2 million, which represented the excess of the purchase price plus liabilities assumed less tangible assets acquired.