ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - TCCC Transaction (Details) - Coca-Cola Transaction Asset Transfer Agreement - TCCC $ in Millions	Jun. 12, 2015 USD ($) item shares
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Common stock shares newly issued \| shares	34,040,534
Ownership interest (as a percent)	16.70%
Number of individuals appointed as directors \| item	2
Net cash payment received	$ 2,150.0
Amount held in escrow	$ 125.0

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