Summary of the Location and Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments Reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Cross currency swap \| Other liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Net investment hedge	$ 9,971	$ 45,790
Costless collar contracts \| Non-trade and Notes Receivable
Derivatives, Fair Value
Cash flow hedge	4,408	3,508
Costless collar contracts \| Other accrued liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value
Cash flow hedge	4,772	378
Forward exchange contract \| Non-trade and Notes Receivable
Derivatives, Fair Value
Cash flow hedge	$ 432	$ (41)

Fair value of all asset derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4B

-Subparagraph (c)(1)

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