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Other Charges / Income, Net
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Other Charges / Income, Net [Abstract]  
Other Charges / Income, Net

13. OTHER CHARGES / INCOME, NET

     During fiscal year 2012, the Company recognized a net gain of $20.0 million, in connection with the sale of certain international entities.

     During fiscal year 2011, the Company recognized charges totaling $6.3 million, consisting of the $13.2 million loss associated with the early redemption of the 6.25% Senior Subordinated Notes and an $11.7 million loss in connection with the divestiture of certain international entities. Refer to note 6, "Bank Borrowings and Long-Term Debt" and note 15, "Business and Asset Acquisitions and Divestitures," respectively, for further discussion. These charges were partially offset by a gain of $18.6 million associated with the sale of an equity investment that was previously fully impaired. Refer to note 2, "Summary of Accounting Policies" for further discussion.

     During fiscal year 2010, the Company recognized impairment charges totaling approximately $199.4 million related to certain equity investments and notes receivable. Refer to note 2, "Summary of Accounting Policies" for further discussion.