Subsequent Event

1 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2012

Subsequent Event [Abstract]

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14. Subsequent Event

On October 29, 2012, the Company announced it had entered into an agreement to purchase Pergo, a manufacturer of laminate flooring, for $150 million in cash. Pergo's 2011 sales were approximately $320 million in the U.S and Europe. This transaction is expected to close no later than first quarter of 2013 and is subject to customary governmental approvals and closing conditions.