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The cash outflow for the extinguishment of long-term borrowing, with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation, before its maturity.

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

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Notes Payable - Note Issuances Narrative (Details) - Notes Payable £ in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	May 31, 2019 GBP (£)	May 31, 2019 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
2.730% notes, issued in May 2019 and due in May 2034
Debt
Proceeds from issuance of debt		£ 315.0	$ 398.1
3.250% notes, issued in June 2019 and due in June 2029
Debt
Proceeds from issuance of debt	$ 492.2
3.875% notes, issued in April 2018 and due in April 2025
Debt
Proceeds from issuance of debt				$ 493.1
Notes issued in December 2017
Debt
Proceeds from issuance of debt					$ 1,300.0
6.750% notes, issued in September 2007 and due in August 2019
Debt
Early repayment of notes payable					$ 550.0
Notes issued in March 2017
Debt
Proceeds from issuance of debt						$ 705.2