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Feb. 15, 2012
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 18 SUBSEQUENT EVENT On February 15, 2012, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Procter & Gamble's Pringles ® business for approximately $2.7 billion, which is expected to be funded by international cash and the issuance of approximately $2.0 billion of short and long term debt. The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the Summer of 2012.

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