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Goodwill
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill [Abstract] 
Goodwill Disclosure

8.       Goodwill

 September 30,December 31,
 20112010
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Goodwill arising on businesses acquired596.2402.5
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During the nine months to September 30, 2011 the Company completed its acquisition of ABH for cash consideration payable of $739.6 million, which resulted in goodwill with a preliminary value of $193.7 million (see Note 2). The goodwill has been assigned to the RM operating segment.

 

At September 30, 2011 goodwill of $245.9 million (December 31, 2010: $245.9 million) is held in the SP segment, $156.6 million (December 31, 2010: $156.6 million) in the HGT segment and $193.7 million (December 31, 2010: $nil) is held in the RM segment.

 20112010
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As at January 1, 402.5384.7
Acquisitions 193.7-
Foreign currency translation- (9.7)
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As at September 30,596.2375.0
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