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Fine imposed in 2009 by the Swiss competition law authority on the Company's GABA subsidiary for alleged violations of restrictions on parallel imports into Switzerland. The Company is appealing the fine in the Swiss courts.

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FineImposedFrenchLawAuthority

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Fine Imposed and Appealed French Competition Authority - Home care and Personal Care

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Fine Imposed and Appealed French Competition Authority - Sanex

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Minimum Number Of Countries And Territories Serving Consumers

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The amount of tax assessment with estimated interest accrued as of the balance sheet date arising from income tax examinations related to an acquisition.

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The amount of tax assessment with estimated penalties and interest accrued as of the balance sheet date arising from income tax examinations related to investments held by a foreign subsidiary.

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- References

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The estimated maximum amount of possible loss from the contingency.

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The estimated minimum amount of possible loss from the contingency.