CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interest not included in equity	$ 24.6	$ 26.6	$ 36.0	$ 32.0	$ 35.0

The net income attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests not included in equity.

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