Represents the ratio of conversion of debt into senior notes.

No definition available.

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- Definition

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

+ References

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 02

-Paragraph 22

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- Definition

Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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- Definition

The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt.

+ References

No definition available.

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- Definition

The cash inflow from the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, treasury stock, stock options, and other types of equity.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Financing Activities

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-Topic 230

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The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations.

+ References

No definition available.

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Acquisition of ServiceMaster (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
Acquisition of ServiceMaster (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jul. 24, 2007
Acquisitions
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Pre-funded letter of credit facility
Acquisitions
Available borrowing capacity			150,000,000
serv
Acquisitions
Equity contributions						1,431,000,000
serv \| Senior unsecured interim Loan Facility
Acquisitions
Amount borrowed						1,150,000,000
Conversion of debt into notes						1
serv \| Senior secured term loan facility
Acquisitions
Amount borrowed						2,650,000,000
serv \| Pre-funded letter of credit facility
Acquisitions
Available borrowing capacity						150,000,000
serv \| 2009 Notes
Acquisitions
Debt repaid						179,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)						7.875%
serv \| 2007 Notes
Acquisitions
Debt repaid						$ 49,000,000
Interest rate (as a percent)						6.95%