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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 805
-SubTopic 30
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)(4)
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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES - The Coca-Cola Company (Details) - TCCC $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 12, 2015 USD ($) individual shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 shares	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Number of shares issued for acquisition \| shares	102,121,602		35,400,000
Ownership interest (as a percent)	16.70%
Number of seats granted on Board of Directors \| individual	2
Cash consideration received	$ 2,150.0
Amount held in escrow	125.0			$ 125.0
Escrow Release		$ 125.0
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)		95.00%	89.00%
40% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Escrow Release	$ 375.0
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	40.00%
50% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Escrow Release	$ 312.5
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	50.00%
60% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Escrow Release	$ 250.0
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	60.00%
70% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Escrow Release	$ 187.5
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	70.00%
80% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Escrow Release	$ 125.0
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	80.00%
90% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Escrow Release	$ 62.5
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	90.00%
95% Target
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions
Target case sales transitioned (in percent)	95.00%