Aggregate amount of compensation to be paid in respect of all performance-based awards.

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- Definition

Maximum number of shares of common stock which may be delivered pursuant to performance based awards.

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- Definition

The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration of a subsidiary.

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- Definition

The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 95

-Paragraph 28

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (a)

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 123R

-Paragraph A240

-Subparagraph a

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 718

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (a)(3)

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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-SubTopic 10

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- Definition

This item represents the conversion ratio used in the calculation of a stock split.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Stock Split

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 505

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 4

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	1.742
Expense related to stock-based awards			$ 33.2	$ 10.3
Expense related to stock-based awards of subsidiary		16.2
Liability Classified Awards [Member]
Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Expense related to stock-based awards		15.5
Equity Classified Awards [Member]
Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Expense related to stock-based awards		0.7
2012 [Member]
Stock-Based Employee Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio	1.742
Shares issued with respect to incentive stock options		6,867,018	6,867,018
Stock appreciation and options rights granted to individual		3,433,509	3,433,509
Maximum number of shares of common stock which may be delivered pursuant to performance based awards		1,373,404	1,373,404
Aggregate amount of compensation to be paid in respect of all performance-based awards			$ 25.0