Business Segments and Geographic Information (Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments | |||
Total operating income from segments | $ 414,293 | $ 372,769 | $ 349,749 |
Unallocated amounts: | |||
General and administrative expense | (148,709) | (137,040) | (115,018) |
Net interest expense | (100,222) | (94,558) | (82,621) |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (15,885) | 0 | 0 |
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliates | 149,477 | 141,171 | 152,110 |
Operating Segments | |||
Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments | |||
Total operating income from segments | $ 414,293 | $ 372,769 | $ 349,749 |