Internal Restructuring Of Intellectual Property

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Results of Operations by Quarter (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
One-time tax reserves		$ 18.0
Internal restructuring of intellectual property		3.0
Net benefit related to U.S. Tax Reform	$ 29.9		$ 29.9
Net increase (decrease) in valuation allowance		$ 45.6
Tax benefit favorable court decision	10.4
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net increase (decrease) in valuation allowance	25.5
MEXICO
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net increase (decrease) in valuation allowance	$ (16.0)