Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Non operating income / (expense), net
Interest income / (expense), net		$ (26,852)
Other non operating income / (expense), net	(2,598)	(976)
Income tax expense	(4,685)
Restated [Member]
Sales	321,756	318,081
Excise taxes	(175,767)	(179,727)
Net sales	145,989	138,354
Cost of goods sold	90,874	85,685
Gross profit	55,115	52,669
Selling, general and administrative expenses	58,934	55,370
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interests	0	(7,898)
Operating income / (loss)	(3,819)	5,197
Non operating income / (expense), net
Interest income / (expense), net	(26,302)	(26,852)
Other financial income / (expense), net	97,588	30,522
Other non operating income / (expense), net	(2,598)	(976)
Income before income taxes and equity in net losses from unconsolidated investments	64,869	7,891
Income tax expense	(4,685)	(1,979)
Equity in net losses of affiliates	0	(7,946)
Net income (loss) attributable to the company	60,184	(2,034)
Net income from operations per share of common stock, basic	$ 0.83	$ (0.03)
Net income from operations per share of common stock, diluted	$ 0.82	$ (0.03)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	22,524	134,173
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company	$ 82,708	$ 132,139