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INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized income tax expense of $10.6 and $17.5 and had an effective tax rate of 18.1% and 35.0%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized income tax expense of $19.7 and $29.2 and had an effective tax rate of 17.4% and 29.4%, respectively. The lower effective tax rate in 2017 is primarily due to a change in valuation allowance, excess share-based compensation deduction due to the adoption of ASU 2016-09, and a tax rate change on Korea deferred tax assets. Refer to Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, for further information on ASU 2016-09. In addition, the Company continues to benefit from a larger mix of earnings in non-U.S. jurisdictions with favorable tax rates.
The Company operates in various tax jurisdictions and is subject to examination by tax authorities in these jurisdictions. The Company is currently under examination in several jurisdictions including Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, the U.S. and Venezuela. The estimated tax liability calculation for unrecognized tax benefits considers uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various tax jurisdictions. Due to the complexity of some uncertainties, the ultimate resolution may result in a payment that is materially different from the current estimate of the unrecognized tax benefit. Over the next 12 months, the net amount of the tax liability for unrecognized tax benefits in foreign and domestic jurisdictions could change by approximately $17 due to changes in audit status, expiration of statutes of limitations and other events. In addition, the settlement of any future examinations relating to the 2011 and prior tax years could result in changes in amounts attributable to the Company under its Tax Matters Agreement with Exelis Inc. and Xylem Inc. relating to the Company's 2011 spin-off of those businesses.