Leases and Commitments Leases and Commitments (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Leases and Commitments

Minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases, primarily for equipment and office facilities at December 31, 2011, are included in the following table under leases. Purchase obligations include commitments to purchase paper, inventory and other services.



Year	Leases			Purchase Obligations
2012	$	109.5		$	344.6
2013	96.5			154.4
2014	83.9			126.1
2015	72.1			115.3
2016	55.7			120.4
Later years	148.8			5.7
Sublease rental income	(22.2		)	—
Total	$	544.3		$	866.5

Rent expense was $113.9 in 2011, $113.7 in 2010, and $113.5 in 2009. Plant construction, expansion and modernization projects with an estimated cost to complete of approximately $554.9 were in progress at December 31, 2011.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for significant arrangements with third parties, which includes operating lease arrangements and arrangements in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services, or has agreed to commit resources to supply goods or services, and operating lease arrangements. Descriptions may include identification of the specific goods and services, period of time covered, minimum quantities and amounts, and cancellation rights.

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