Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In thousands)

	Balance at beginning of year		Charged to income			Other (a)			Write-down		Balance at end of year
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31, 2016	$	49,659	$	8,336		$	(392	)	$	5,347	$	52,256
Year ended December 31, 2015	$	59,188	$	(8	)	$	(383	)	$	9,138	$	49,659
Year ended December 31, 2014	$	64,129	$	3,789		$	(2,451	)	$	6,279	$	59,188

(a) "Other" primarily includes the effect of fluctuations in foreign currencies and the allowance for doubtful accounts of the businesses acquired by the company. Prior to 2016, the company presented the effect of fluctuations in foreign currencies in "charged to income". Prior year amounts were reclassified in the table above to conform with current year presentation.