Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 634,829	$ 584,088
Accounts receivable, net	266,947	286,226
Inventories, net	295,611	298,775
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	23,361	33,405
Prepaid taxes	34,745	28,846
Deferred tax assets	29,700	41,014
Assets held for sale	7,861	7,902
Total current assets	1,293,054	1,280,256
Property, plant and equipment, net	267,392	251,912
Goodwill	1,113,940	1,438,542
Intangible assets, net	930,916	879,787
Investments in affiliates	1,771	2,008
Deferred tax assets	293	278
Other assets	63,423	71,320
Total assets	3,670,789	3,924,103
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current borrowings	4,700	4,986
Accounts payable	63,703	67,092
Accrued expenses	63,115	74,207
Current portion of contingent consideration	21,592	3,953
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities	67,606	64,386
Derivative liabilities	957	633
Accrued interest	9,772	10,960
Income taxes payable	11,980	21,084
Current liability for uncertain tax positions	4,201	22,656
Deferred tax liabilities	1,051	1,050
Total current liabilities	248,677	271,007
Long-term borrowings	962,596	954,809
Deferred tax liabilities	393,192	420,833
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities	178,764	194,984
Noncurrent liability for uncertain tax positions	63,491	61,688
Other liabilities	68,670	37,999
Total liabilities	1,915,390	1,941,320
Commitments and contingencies
Total common shareholders' equity	1,752,956	1,980,588
Noncontrolling interest	2,443	2,195
Total equity	1,755,399	1,982,783
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,670,789	$ 3,924,103