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Document Type | 10-Q |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2011 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
Entity Registrant Name | UNISYS CORP |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000746838 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 43,337,841 |
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Outsourcing assets include equipment and other assets, as well as software development cost and certain cost incurred upon initiation of customer contracts related to initial customer set up costs, used to provide services to outsourcing customers. No definition available.
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The aggregate of amounts due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer), for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business and an amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date within one year of the balance sheet, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection and net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder, respectively. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of capitalized computer software costs net of accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of items which are partially completed at the time of measurement and unprocessed items that will go through the production process and become part of the final product. This element may be used when the reporting entity combines work in process and raw materials into an aggregate amount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the portions of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt, which may include notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans, and commercial paper, which are scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cumulative employer's contributions in excess of net pension cost recognized, before the adoption of the recognition provisions of FAS 158. Under FAS 158, prepaid pension costs are no longer recognized in the statement of financial position. Note that there is a separate concept for noncurrent assets relating to defined benefit pension and other defined benefit postretirement plans for use under the recognition provisions of FAS 158. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity including portions attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as minority interest), if any. The entity including portions attributable to the parent and noncontrolling interests is sometimes referred to as the economic entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)
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Preferred stock, shares issued | 2,600,000 | 0 |
Common stock, shares issued | 43,700,000 | 42,900,000 |
Treasury stock, shares | 300,000 | 300,000 |
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)
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Services | $ 876.3 | $ 855.2 | $ 2,519.3 | $ 2,597.7 |
Technology | 143.8 | 105.4 | 349.2 | 377.3 |
Revenues, total | 1,020.1 | 960.6 | 2,868.5 | 2,975.0 |
Costs and expenses | ||||
Services | 680.0 | 675.9 | 2,010.6 | 2,070.5 |
Technology | 55.3 | 47.3 | 151.2 | 143.9 |
Cost of revenue, total | 735.3 | 723.2 | 2,161.8 | 2,214.4 |
Selling, general and administrative | 153.3 | 142.4 | 446.5 | 458.7 |
Research and development | 18.5 | 18.9 | 57.2 | 60.8 |
Costs and expenses, total | 907.1 | 884.5 | 2,665.5 | 2,733.9 |
Operating profit | 113.0 | 76.1 | 203.0 | 241.1 |
Interest expense | 12.5 | 25.0 | 51.7 | 76.8 |
Other income (expense), net | 16.6 | (0.2) | (56.6) | (44.6) |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 117.1 | 50.9 | 94.7 | 119.7 |
Provision for income taxes | 33.4 | 28.2 | 52.4 | 52.7 |
Consolidated income before discontinued operations | 83.7 | 22.7 | 42.3 | 67.0 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 6.5 | 73.2 | ||
Net income | 83.7 | 29.2 | 42.3 | 140.2 |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6.6 | 3.3 |
Less: Preferred stock dividends | 4.1 | 9.5 | ||
Net income attributable to Unisys Corporation common shareholders | 78.6 | 28.3 | 26.2 | 136.9 |
Amounts attributable to Unisys Corporation common shareholders | ||||
Income from continuing operations, net of tax | $ 78.6 | $ 21.8 | $ 26.2 | $ 63.7 |
Basic | ||||
Continuing operations | $ 1.82 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.61 | $ 1.50 |
Discontinued operations | $ 0.15 | $ 1.72 | ||
Total | $ 1.82 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.61 | $ 3.22 |
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Continuing operations | $ 1.63 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.60 | $ 1.47 |
Discontinued operations | $ 0.15 | $ 1.69 | ||
Total | $ 1.63 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.60 | $ 3.16 |
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The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cost of generating revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of stock dividends for preferred shareholders declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income or Loss from continuing operations, net of taxes, including net Income or Loss from discontinued operations but before extraordinary items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any, which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items which are apportioned to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss derived from discontinued operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of assets used to provide services to outsourcing customers. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of outsourcing assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Costs and payments related to employee benefits and equity-based compensation, such as pension expense and contributions, other postretirement benefits expense and payments, stock or unit options expense, and amortization of restricted stock or unit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate unrealized foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (pretax) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Represents the aggregate of gains (losses) on transactions that are unsettled as of the balance sheet date, which is therefore an adjustment to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by or used in continuing operations. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting entity's financial statements. For certain entities, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gains (losses) included in results of operations resulting from the sale or disposal of other assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of a property, plant, and equipment asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period. This element refers to the gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income or Loss from continuing operations, net of taxes, including net Income or Loss from discontinued operations but before extraordinary items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the account that represents the temporary difference that results from Income or Loss that is recognized for accounting purposes but not for tax purposes and vice versa. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets, other noncurrent assets, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current liabilities, other noncurrent liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one operating cycle) from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from investing activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the return on capital for noncontrolled interest in the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the return on capital for preferred shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for loan and debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash or cash equivalents contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its pension plans and its non-pension postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Proceeds from issuance of capital stock which provides for a specific dividend that is paid to the shareholders before any dividends to common stockholders and which takes precedence over common stockholders in the event of liquidation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale, maturity and collection of all investments such as debt, security and so forth during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Basis Of Presentation | In the opinion of management, the financial information furnished herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods specified. These adjustments consist only of normal recurring accruals except as disclosed herein. Because of seasonal and other factors, results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories, outsourcing assets, marketable software, goodwill and other long-lived assets, legal contingencies, indemnifications, and assumptions used in the calculation for systems integration projects, income taxes and retirement and other post-employment benefits, among others. These estimates and assumptions are based on management's best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from these estimates. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods. The company's accounting policies are set forth in detail in note 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such Annual Report also contains a discussion of the company's critical accounting policies. The company believes that these critical accounting policies affect its more significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of the company's consolidated financial statements. There have been no changes in the company's critical accounting policies from those disclosed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. |
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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Discontinued Operations | a. On April 30, 2010, the company completed the sale of its health information management (HIM) business, and on August 31, 2010, the company completed the sale of its UK-based Unisys Insurance Services Limited (UISL) business, which provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services to the UK life and pensions industry. In connection with the sale of UISL, the company paid $14.9 million in 2010, $14.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and has a payment obligation of approximately $4.7 million to be paid next quarter. The results of discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 are as follows (in millions of dollars):
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The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Foreign Currency Losses | b. Due to cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over the last 3-year period, the company's Venezuelan subsidiary has applied highly inflationary accounting beginning January 1, 2010. For those international subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary economies, the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, and as such, nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical exchange rates, and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at current exchange rates. Exchange gains and losses arising from translation are included in other income (expense), net. Effective January 11, 2010, the Venezuelan government devalued the Bolivar Fuerte by 50 percent by resetting the official exchange rate from 2.15 to the U.S. dollar to 4.30 to the U.S. dollar. As a result, the company recorded a foreign exchange loss in the first quarter of 2010 of approximately $20 million. The company has used and continues to use the official exchange rate for translation purposes. At September 30, 2011, the company's operations in Venezuela had net monetary assets denominated in local currency of approximately $19 million. |
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The entire disclosure for foreign currency transactions and translation. This may include description of foreign currency transactions, foreign currency gains and losses, explanation of change in cumulative translation adjustment, description of effect of subsequent foreign currency exchange rate change, cumulative translation adjustment movement, foreign currency translation adjustment by component movement, translation adjustment for net investment hedge movement, adjustment for long-term intercompany transactions, schedule of long-term intercompany balances and any other foreign currency transactions and translation related items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings Per Share | c. The following table shows how earnings per common share attributable to Unisys Corporation was computed for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (dollars in millions, shares in thousands):
The following number of stock options and restricted stock units was antidilutive and therefore excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in thousands): 2011, 2,163 and 2010, 2,489. The following number of mandatory convertible preferred stock was antidilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and therefore excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share (in thousands): 2011, 2,588.
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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits | d. Net periodic pension expense (income) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is presented below (in millions of dollars):
The company currently expects to make cash contributions of approximately $115 million to its worldwide defined benefit pension plans (principally international plans) in 2011 compared with $81.5 million in 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, $63.6 million and $61.0 million, respectively, of cash contributions have been made. In accordance with regulations governing contributions to U.S. defined benefit pension plans, the company is not required to fund its U.S. qualified defined benefit pension plan in 2011. Net periodic postretirement benefit expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is presented below (in millions of dollars):
The company expects to make cash contributions of approximately $22 million to its postretirement benefit plan in 2011 compared with $23.9 million in 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, $15.1 million and $14.8 million, respectively, of cash contributions have been made. |
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Fair Value Measurements | e. Due to its foreign operations, the company is exposed to the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the U.S. dollar, principally related to intercompany account balances. The company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates on such balances. The company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts, generally having maturities of one month, which have not been designated as hedging instruments. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, the notional amount of these contracts was $103.3 million and $36.0 million, respectively. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, the fair value of such contracts was a net loss of $.1 million and a net gain of $.7 million, respectively, of which $.2 million and $8.1 million, respectively, has been recognized in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" and $.3 and $7.4 million, respectively, has been recognized in "Other accrued liabilities" in the company's consolidated balance sheet. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, changes in the fair value of these instruments were gains of $1.8 million and $.6 million, respectively, which have been recognized in earnings in "Other income (expense), net" in the company's consolidated statement of income. The fair value of these forward contracts is based on quoted prices for similar but not identical financial instruments; as such, the inputs are considered Level 2 inputs. Financial assets with carrying values approximating fair value include cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities with carrying values approximating fair value include accounts payable and other accrued liabilities. The carrying amounts of these financial assets and liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities. At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the carrying amount of long-term debt was less than fair value, which is based on market prices (Level 2 inputs), of such debt by approximately $40 million and $140 million, respectively. |
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Stock Options | f. Under stockholder approved stock-based plans, stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units may be granted to officers, directors and other key employees. At September 30, 2011, 4.7 million shares of unissued common stock of the company were available for granting under these plans. The fair value of stock option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions and weighted-average fair values:
Restricted stock unit awards may contain time-based units, performance-based units or a combination of both. Each performance-based unit will vest into zero to 1.5 shares depending on the degree to which the performance goals are met. Compensation expense resulting from these awards is recognized as expense ratably for each installment from the date of grant until the date the restrictions lapse and is based on the fair market value at the date of grant and the probability of achievement of the specific performance-related goals. The company records all share-based expense in selling, general and administrative expense. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, the company recorded $12.8 million and $7.3 million of share-based compensation expense, respectively, which is comprised of $5.1 million and $2.7 million of restricted stock unit expense and $7.7 million and $4.6 million of stock option expense, respectively.
A summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 follows (shares in thousands):
The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pretax value of the difference between the company's closing stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price of the options, multiplied by the number of in-the-money stock options that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2011. The intrinsic value of the company's stock options changes based on the closing price of the company's stock. The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $4.4 million and $5.5 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, $10.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. A summary of restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 follows (shares in thousands):
The fair value of restricted stock units is determined based on the trading price of the company's common shares on the date of grant. The aggregate weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted stock units granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $11.3 million and $7.6 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $8.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding restricted stock units granted under the company's plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. The aggregate weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted share units vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $5.5 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options or upon lapse of restrictions on restricted stock units is newly issued shares. Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The company is currently not recognizing any tax benefits from the exercise of stock options or upon issuance of stock upon lapse of restrictions on restricted stock units in light of its tax position. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation costs recognized are classified as financing cash flows. |
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Segment Information | g. The company has two business segments: Services and Technology. Revenue classifications by segment are as follows: Services – systems integration and consulting, outsourcing, infrastructure services and core maintenance; Technology – enterprise-class software and servers and other technology.
The accounting policies of each business segment are the same as those followed by the company as a whole. Intersegment sales and transfers are priced as if the sales or transfers were to third parties. Accordingly, the Technology segment recognizes intersegment revenue and manufacturing profit on hardware and software shipments to customers under Services contracts. The Services segment, in turn, recognizes customer revenue and marketing profits on such shipments of company hardware and software to customers. The Services segment also includes the sale of hardware and software products sourced from third parties that are sold to customers through the company's Services channels. In the company's consolidated statements of income, the manufacturing costs of products sourced from the Technology segment and sold to Services customers are reported in cost of revenue for Services. Also included in the Technology segment's sales and operating profit are sales of hardware and software sold to the Services segment for internal use in Services engagements. The amount of such profit included in operating income of the Technology segment for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The amount for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $5.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively. The profit on these transactions is eliminated in Corporate. The company evaluates business segment performance on operating income exclusive of restructuring charges and unusual and nonrecurring items, which are included in Corporate. Effective January 1, 2011, the company changed the measurement of segment performance that it evaluates to exclude pension income or expense. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation. All other corporate and centrally incurred costs are allocated to the business segments based principally on revenue, employees, square footage or usage. A summary of the company's operations by business segment for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is presented below (in millions of dollars):
Presented below is a reconciliation of total business segment operating income to consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes (in millions of dollars):
Customer revenue by classes of similar products or services, by segment, is presented below (in millions of dollars):
Geographic information about the company's revenue, which is principally based on location of the selling organization, is presented below (in millions of dollars):
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Comprehensive Income | h. Comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 includes the following components (in millions of dollars):
Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011 is as follows (in millions of dollars):
Noncontrolling interests as of December 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011 is as follows (in millions of dollars):
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information | i. Cash paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 for income taxes was $63.4 million and $32.6 million, respectively. Cash paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 for interest was $66.3 million and $84.5 million, respectively. |
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Accounting Standards | j. Effective January 1, 2011, the company adopted two accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) that amend revenue recognition guidance. The first standard supersedes certain prior accounting guidance and requires an entity to allocate arrangement consideration at the inception of an arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their relative standalone selling prices (i.e., the relative-selling-price method). The standard eliminates the use of the residual method of allocation and requires the relative-selling-price method in all circumstances in which an entity recognizes revenue for an arrangement with multiple deliverables subject to this standard. The second standard amends prior software revenue recognition accounting guidance by excluding from the scope of such prior guidance tangible products that contain both software elements and non-software elements that function together to deliver the tangible product's essential functionality. The company has adopted the new standards prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified on or after January 1, 2011. In certain of the company's arrangements, revenue was previously deferred for certain deliverables included in multiple element arrangements where the arrangements also included undelivered services for which the company was unable to demonstrate fair value pursuant to previous standards. The new standards require deliverables for which revenue was previously deferred to be separated and recognized as delivered, rather than combined with undelivered items and recognized over the longest service delivery period. If the new standards were applied to transactions entered into or materially modified in the year ended December 31, 2010, it would not have resulted in a material change to the company's reported revenue for 2010. The company is not able to reasonably estimate the effect of adopting these standards on future periods as the impact will vary based on the nature and volume of new or materially modified deals in any given period. In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends previous guidance for the presentation of comprehensive income. It eliminates the current option to present other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. Under this revised guidance, an entity will have the option to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. The new standard is to be applied retrospectively and is effective for the company beginning in the first quarter of 2012. The company is currently evaluating the alternatives for adopting the guidance. Other than the change in presentation, the company has determined that these changes will not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements. In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends previous guidance for fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. The revised guidance changes certain fair value measurement principles, clarifies the application of existing fair value measurements and expands the disclosure requirements, particularly for Level 3 fair value measurements. This standard is effective for the company beginning in the first quarter of 2012. The company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance, but does not anticipate a material impact to its consolidated financial statements upon adoption. In September 2011, the FASB issued amendments to authoritative accounting guidance to simplify how companies test for goodwill impairment. The amendments permit a company to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described by current accounting rules. Previous accounting guidance required an entity to test goodwill for impairment, on at least an annual basis, by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then a second step of the test must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Under the amendments, a company is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the company determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. The amendments are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 (January 1, 2012 for the company). Early adoption is permitted. The company is currently evaluating the impact of the amendments, including the alternatives for adoption, but does not anticipate a material impact to its consolidated financial statements upon adoption. |
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Revenue Recognition | k. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. Revenue from hardware sales with standard payment terms is recognized upon the passage of title and the transfer of risk of loss. Outside the United States, the company recognizes revenue even if it retains a form of title to products delivered to customers, provided the sole purpose is to enable the company to recover the products in the event of customer payment default and the arrangement does not prohibit the customer's use of the product in the ordinary course of business. Revenue from software licenses with standard payment terms is recognized at the inception of the initial license term and upon execution of an extension to the license term. The company also enters into multiple-element arrangements, which may include any combination of hardware, software or services. For example, a client may purchase an enterprise server that includes operating system software. In addition, the arrangement may include post-contract support for the software and a contract for post-warranty maintenance for service of the hardware. These arrangements consist of multiple deliverables, with hardware and software delivered in one reporting period and the software support and hardware maintenance services delivered across multiple reporting periods. In another example, the company may provide desktop managed services to a client on a long term multiple year basis and periodically sell hardware and software products to the client. The services are provided on a continuous basis across multiple reporting periods and the hardware and software products are delivered in one reporting period. To the extent that a deliverable in a multiple-deliverable arrangement is subject to specific guidance, that deliverable is accounted for in accordance with such specific guidance. Examples of such arrangements may include leased hardware which is subject to specific leasing guidance or software which is subject to specific software revenue recognition guidance. In these transactions, the company allocates the total revenue to be earned under the arrangement among the various elements based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or the best estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. VSOE of selling price is based upon the normal pricing and discounting practices for those products and services when sold separately. TPE of selling price is based on evaluating largely similar and interchangeable competitor products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. ESP is established considering factors such as margin objectives, discounts off of list prices, market conditions, competition and other factors. ESP represents the price at which the company would transact for the deliverable if it were sold by the company regularly on a standalone basis. For multiple-element arrangements that involve the licensing, selling or leasing of software, the allocation of revenue, for software and software-related elements, is based on VSOE. There may be cases in which there is VSOE of selling price of the undelivered elements but no such evidence for the delivered elements. In these cases, the residual method is used to allocate the arrangement consideration. Under the residual method, the amount of consideration allocated to the delivered elements equals the total arrangement consideration less the aggregate VSOE of selling price of the undelivered elements. For multiple-element arrangements for products or services that (a) do not include the licensing, selling or leasing of software, or (b) contain software that is incidental to the products or services as a whole or (c) contain software components that are sold, licensed or leased with tangible products when the software components and non-software components (i.e., the hardware and software) of the tangible product function together to deliver the tangible product's essential functionality (e.g., sales of the company's enterprise-class software and servers including hardware and software), the allocation of revenue is based on the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the selling price hierarchy, discussed above. The company recognizes revenue on delivered elements only if: (a) any undelivered products or services are not essential to the functionality of the delivered products or services, (b) the company has an enforceable claim to receive the amount due in the event it does not deliver the undelivered products or services, (c) there is evidence of the selling price for each undelivered products or services, and (d) the revenue recognition criteria otherwise have been met for the delivered elements. Otherwise, revenue on delivered elements is recognized as the undelivered elements are delivered. The company evaluates each deliverable in an arrangement to determine whether they represent separate units of accounting. A delivered element constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value and there is no customer-negotiated refund or return rights for the delivered elements. If these criteria are not met, the deliverable is combined with the undelivered elements and the allocation of the arrangement consideration and revenue recognition are determined for the combined unit as a single unit. Revenue from hardware sales and software licenses with extended payment terms is recognized as payments from customers become due (assuming that all other conditions for revenue recognition have been satisfied). Revenue for operating leases is recognized on a monthly basis over the term of the lease and for sales-type leases at the inception of the lease term. Revenue from equipment and software maintenance and post-contract support is recognized on a straight-line basis as earned over the terms of the respective contracts. Cost related to such contracts is recognized as incurred. Revenue and profit under systems integration contracts are recognized either on the percentage-of-completion method of accounting using the cost-to-cost method, or when services have been performed, depending on the nature of the project. For contracts accounted for on the percentage-of-completion basis, revenue and profit recognized in any given accounting period are based on estimates of total projected contract costs. The estimates are continually reevaluated and revised, when necessary, throughout the life of a contract. Any adjustments to revenue and profit resulting from changes in estimates are accounted for in the period of the change in estimate. When estimates indicate that a loss will be incurred on a contract upon completion, a provision for the expected loss is recorded in the period in which the loss becomes evident. Revenue from time and materials service contracts and outsourcing contracts is recognized as the services are provided using either an objective measure of output or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. |
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Commitments And Contingencies | l. There are various lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that have been brought or asserted against the company, which arise in the ordinary course of business, including actions with respect to commercial and government contracts, labor and employment, employee benefits, environmental matters, intellectual property, and non-income tax and employment compensation in Brazil. The company records a provision for these matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Any provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and are adjusted to reflect the impact and status of settlements, rulings, advice of counsel and other information and events pertinent to a particular matter. The company believes that it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Based on its experience, the company also believes that the damage amounts claimed in the lawsuits disclosed below are not a meaningful indicator of the company's potential liability. Litigation is inherently unpredictable, however, and it is possible that the company's results of operations or cash flow could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of the legal matters pending against it. The company had a competitively awarded contract with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that provided for the establishment of secure information technology environments in airports. The Civil Division of the Department of Justice, working with the Inspector General's Office of the Department of Homeland Security, is reviewing issues relating to labor categorization and overtime on the TSA contract. The Civil Division is also reviewing issues relating to cyber intrusion protection under the TSA and follow-on contracts. The company is working cooperatively with TSA and the Civil Division. The company has commenced preliminary settlement discussions with these government agencies regarding labor categorization and overtime. The company cannot now predict the duration or outcome of these discussions. The company has contracts with the General Services Administration (GSA), known as Multiple Award Schedule Contracts, under which various U.S. governmental agencies can purchase products and services from the company. Auditors from the GSA's Office of Inspector General have been reviewing the company's compliance with the disclosure and pricing provisions under one of these contracts, and whether the company has potentially overcharged the government under the contract. Separately, the company has made a voluntary disclosure about this matter to the responsible GSA contracting officer. The company has been providing pricing and other information to the GSA auditors and is working cooperatively with them. The company cannot predict the outcome at this time. In April 2007, the Ministry of Justice of Belgium sued Unisys Belgium SA-NV, a Unisys subsidiary (Unisys Belgium), in the Court of First Instance of Brussels. The Belgian government had engaged the company to design and develop software for a computerized system to be used to manage the Belgian court system. The Belgian State terminated the contract and in its lawsuit has alleged that the termination was justified because Unisys Belgium failed to deliver satisfactory software in a timely manner. It claims damages of approximately 28 million Euros. Unisys Belgium has filed its defense and counterclaim in the amount of approximately 18.5 million Euros. The company believes it has valid defenses to the claims and contends that the Belgian State's termination of the contract was unjustified. In December 2007, Lufthansa AG sued Unisys Deutschland GmbH, a Unisys subsidiary (Unisys Germany), in the District Court of Frankfurt, Germany, for allegedly failing to perform properly its obligations during the initial phase of a 2004 software design and development contract relating to a Lufthansa customer loyalty program. Under the contract, either party was free to withdraw from the project at the conclusion of the initial design phase. Rather than withdraw, Lufthansa instead terminated the contract and failed to pay the balance owed to Unisys Germany for the initial phase. Lufthansa's lawsuit alleges that Unisys Germany breached the contract by failing to deliver a proper design for the new system and seeks approximately 21.4 million Euros in damages. The company believes it has valid defenses and has filed its defense and a counterclaim in the amount of approximately 1.5 million Euros. The litigation is proceeding. Notwithstanding that the ultimate results of the lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings that have been brought or asserted against the company are not currently determinable, the company believes that at September 30, 2011, it has adequate provisions for any such matters. |
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Income Taxes | m. Accounting rules governing income taxes require that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. These rules also require that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized. The company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets by assessing its valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of such allowance, if necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are the company's historical profitability, forecast of future taxable income and available tax-planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. The company uses tax-planning strategies to realize or renew net deferred tax assets to avoid the potential loss of future tax benefits. A full valuation allowance is currently maintained for all U.S. and certain foreign deferred tax assets in excess of deferred tax liabilities. The company will record a tax provision or benefit for those international subsidiaries that do not have a full valuation allowance against their net deferred tax assets. Any profit or loss recorded for the company's U.S. continuing operations will have no provision or benefit associated with it due to full valuation allowance, except with respect to benefits related to income from discontinued operations. As a result, the company's provision or benefit for taxes will vary significantly depending on the geographic distribution of income. Included in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was a benefit of $29.2 million related to the settlement of two European tax matters. In addition, the UK government reduced its corporate tax rate from 27% to 26% effective April 1, 2011, and from 26% to 25% effective April 1, 2012. These changes were considered to be enacted for U.S. GAAP purposes in July of 2011, when all legislative procedures were completed and the Finance Act of 2011 received Royal Assent. The rate change, which was recorded in the third quarter of 2011, increased the company's income tax provision by $7.6 million due to the impact on the UK net deferred tax assets. Internal Revenue Code Sections 382 and 383 provide annual limitations with respect to the ability of a corporation to utilize its net operating loss (as well as certain built-in losses) and tax credit carryforwards, respectively (Tax Attributes), against future U.S. taxable income, if the corporation experiences an "ownership change." In general terms, an ownership change may result from transactions increasing the ownership of certain stockholders in the stock of a corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. The company regularly monitors ownership changes (as calculated for purposes of Section 382). Based on currently available information, the company believes that an ownership change may have occurred during the first quarter of 2011, for purposes of the rules described above. However, the final determination of whether an ownership change has occurred is currently subject to a number of discretionary tax rules and factual uncertainties. Moreover, any future transaction or transactions and the timing of such transaction or transactions could trigger additional ownership changes under Section 382. In the event of an ownership change, utilization of the company's Tax Attributes will be subject to an estimated overall annual limitation determined in part by multiplying the total aggregate market value of the company's common stock immediately preceding the ownership change by the applicable long-term tax-exempt rate, possibly subject to increase based on the built-in gain, if any, in the company's assets at the time of the ownership change. Any unused annual limitation may be carried over to later years. Future U.S. taxable income may not be fully offset by existing Tax Attributes, if such income exceeds the company's annual limitation. However, based on presently available information and the existence of tax planning strategies, currently the company does not expect to incur a cash tax liability in the near term. The company maintains a full valuation allowance against the realization of all U.S. as well as certain foreign deferred tax assets in excess of deferred tax liabilities. |
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Stockholders' Equity | n. On February 28, 2011, the company sold 2,587,500 shares of 6.25% mandatory convertible preferred stock for net proceeds of $249.7 million. Each share of mandatory convertible preferred stock will automatically convert on March 1, 2014 into between 2.1899 and 2.6717 shares of the company's common stock, subject to adjustment, depending on the volume weighted average price per share of the company's common stock over the 20 consecutive trading days ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the mandatory conversion date. At any time prior to March 1, 2014, holders may elect to convert all or a portion of their shares of the mandatory convertible preferred stock at the minimum conversion rate of 2.1899 shares of the company's common stock, subject to adjustment. The company pays dividends on each share of the mandatory convertible preferred stock on a cumulative basis at an annual rate of 6.25% on the initial liquidation preference of $100 per share (equivalent to $6.25 per year per share). Dividends accrue and accumulate from the date of issuance and, to the extent the company has lawfully available funds to pay dividends and the company's Board of Directors or an authorized committee of the Board of Directors declares a dividend payable, the company will pay dividends on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year prior to March 1, 2014 in cash and on March 1, 2014 or any earlier conversion date in cash, shares of the company's common stock, or a combination thereof, at the company's election. The annualized dividend on the mandatory convertible preferred stock will be approximately $16.2 million until conversion. On March 30, 2011, the net proceeds from the sale of the mandatory convertible preferred stock were used to redeem an aggregate principal amount of $124.7 million of the company's senior secured notes due 2014 and an aggregate principal amount of $86.3 million of the company's senior secured notes due 2015 under the provisions of the indentures relating to the notes that allow the company to redeem, at its option, up to 35% of the original principal amount of each series of notes from the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings. As a result of these redemptions, the company recognized a charge of $31.8 million in "Other income (expense), net" in the three months ended March 31, 2011, which was comprised of $28.2 million of premium paid and $3.6 million for the write off of unamortized discounts, issuance costs and gains related to the portion of the notes redeemed. On April 11, 2011, the company purchased $44.1 million of its senior secured notes due 2014 and $134.8 million of its senior secured notes due 2015 that had been tendered into a cash tender offer conducted by the company. As a result of this purchase of notes, the company recognized a charge of $45.7 million in "Other income (expense), net" in the three months ended June 30, 2011, which is comprised of $42.2 million of premium and expenses paid and $3.5 million for the write off of unamortized discounts, issuance costs and gains related to the portion of the notes purchased. On June 23, 2011, the company entered into a new, five-year, secured revolving credit facility, to replace the company's $150 million U.S. trade accounts receivable securitization facility that terminated on that date. The new credit agreement provides for loans and letters of credit up to an aggregate amount of $150 million (with a limit on letters of credit of $100 million). The prior accounts receivable securitization facility had not provided for letters of credit. Borrowing limits under the new credit agreement are based upon the amount of eligible U.S. accounts receivable. Borrowings under the facility will bear interest based on short-term rates. The credit agreement contains customary representations and warranties, including that there has been no material adverse change in the company's business, properties, operations or financial condition. It also contains financial covenants requiring the company to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and, if the company's consolidated cash plus availability under the credit facility falls below $130 million, a maximum secured leverage ratio. The credit agreement allows the company to pay dividends on its preferred stock unless the company is in default and to, among other things, repurchase its equity, prepay other debt, incur other debt or liens, dispose of assets and make acquisitions, loans and investments, provided the company complies with certain requirements and limitations set forth in the agreement. Events of default include non-payment, failure to perform covenants, materially incorrect representations and warranties, change of control and default under other debt aggregating at least $50 million. The credit facility is guaranteed by Unisys Holding Corporation, Unisys NPL, Inc. and any future material domestic subsidiaries. The facility is secured on a first priority basis by certain assets of Unisys Corporation and the subsidiary guarantors consisting primarily of the U.S. trade accounts receivable of Unisys Corporation. It is secured on a junior basis (to the senior secured notes due 2014 and 2015) by the other assets of Unisys Corporation and the subsidiary guarantors, other than certain excluded assets. The company may elect to prepay or terminate the credit facility without penalty. |
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Revenue By Geographic Segment |
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Tabular disclosure of entity-wide revenues from external customers for each product or service or each group of similar products or services if the information is not provided as part of the reportable operating segment information. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the names of foreign countries from which revenue is material and the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to those countries. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Schedule Of Comprehensive Income |
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
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Noncontrolling Interests |
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The entire disclosure for tabular information relating to Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) as is applicable to noncontrolling interests. This text block may also include OCI relative to the filing entity, the aforementioned noncontrolling interest OCI, as well as OCI on a consolidated basis. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of components of comprehensive income (loss) including, but not limited to: (a) foreign currency translation adjustments; (b) gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity; (c) gains (losses) on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; (d) change in the market value of a futures contract that qualifies as a hedge of an asset reported at fair value; (e) unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and that resulting from transfers of debt securities from the held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category; (f) a net loss recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost; and (g) the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (Unisys Insurance Services Limited [Member], USD $)
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Payment on sale of business | $ 14.6 | $ 14.9 |
Payment obligations | $ 4.7 |
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Payment Obligations on Sale of Business No definition available.
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Payment On Sale Of Business. No definition available.
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Discontinued Operations (Results Of Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)
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Revenue | $ 12.4 | $ 94.6 |
Operations | (2.2) | 8.2 |
Gain on sale | 4.2 | 69.0 |
Income | 2.0 | 77.2 |
Income tax provision | (4.5) | 4.0 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 6.5 | 73.2 |
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Revenue | 42.0 | |
Operations | 0.2 | 10.0 |
Gain on sale | (0.3) | 64.5 |
Income | (0.1) | 74.5 |
Income tax provision | (4.4) | 4.1 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 4.3 | 70.4 |
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Revenue | 12.4 | 52.6 |
Operations | (2.4) | (1.8) |
Gain on sale | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Income | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Income tax provision | (0.1) | (0.1) |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ 2.2 | $ 2.8 |
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Pretax gain (loss), not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, before income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items. Includes the following (before income tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax benefit from provision recognizing a loss for initial, or subsequent, write-down to fair value (less cost to sell) of a of a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, which remains unsold as of the reporting date. May include a tax on the (gain) for the recognition of a subsequent increase in fair value (less cost to sell), but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized through write-downs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of operating income or loss attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of sales or other form of revenues attributable to the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Foreign Currency Losses (Details)
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Rate of inflation | 100.00% | |||||
Inflation period (in years) | 3 | |||||
Bolivar Fuerte devalued percentage | 50.00% | |||||
Foreign currency exchange rate | 4.30 | 2.15 | ||||
Foreign exchange loss | $ (20) | |||||
Assets | $ 2,566.9 | $ 3,020.9 | 19.0 |
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Foreign Currency Devalued Rate No definition available.
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The amount that will be recognized through the income statement (as well as the impact on the other financial statements) as part of highly inflationary accounting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The foreign exchange rate used to translate amounts denominated in the functional currency to the reporting currency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Net income from continuing operations attributable to Unisys Corporation common shareholders | $ 78.6 | $ 21.8 | $ 26.2 | $ 63.7 | |||
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 6.5 | 73.2 | |||||
Net income attributable to Unisys Corporation common shareholders | 78.6 | 28.3 | 26.2 | 136.9 | |||
Weighted average shares | 43,246 | 42,620 | 43,063 | 42,536 | |||
Continuing operations | $ 1.82 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.61 | $ 1.50 | |||
Discontinued operations | $ 0.15 | $ 1.72 | |||||
Total | $ 1.82 | $ 0.66 | $ 0.61 | $ 3.22 | |||
Add preferred stock dividends | 4.1 | ||||||
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Unisys Corporation for diluted earnings per share | 82.7 | 21.8 | 26.2 | 63.7 | |||
Net income attributable to Unisys Corporation for diluted earnings per share | $ 82.7 | $ 28.3 | $ 26.2 | $ 136.9 | |||
Employee stock plans | 464 | 672 | 572 | 799 | |||
Preferred stock | 6,913 | ||||||
Adjusted weighted average shares | 50,623 | 43,292 | 43,635 | 43,335 | |||
Continuing operations | $ 1.63 | $ 0.50 | $ 0.60 | $ 1.47 | |||
Discontinued operations | $ 0.15 | $ 1.69 | |||||
Total | $ 1.63 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.60 | $ 3.16 | |||
Antidilutive securities | 2,163 | 2,489 | 2,588 |
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Net Income Loss From Continuing Operations Basic No definition available.
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Income Loss From Continuing Operations Diluted No definition available.
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The after-tax amount of any dividends on convertible preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income or loss derived from discontinued operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net Income or Loss Available to Common Stockholders plus adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
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Pension Plans [Member]
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Expected cash contributions | $ 115.0 | $ 81.5 | |
Cash contributions | 63.6 | 61.0 | |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
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Expected cash contributions | 22.0 | 23.9 | |
Cash contributions | $ 15.1 | $ 14.8 |
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- Definition
The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The employer's best estimate, as soon as it can be reasonably determined, of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position. Estimated contributions may be presented in the aggregate combining (1) contributions required by funding regulations or laws, (2) discretionary contributions, and (3) noncash contributions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits (Schedule Of Benefit Plans) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
Pension Plans [Member]
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Service cost | $ 2.3 | $ 3.6 | $ 8.4 | $ 10.8 |
Interest cost | 98.1 | 99.0 | 294.1 | 296.7 |
Expected return on plan assets | (118.8) | (123.6) | (355.9) | (370.4) |
Amortization of prior service cost | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Recognized net actuarial loss | 26.7 | 20.0 | 79.2 | 60.2 |
Net periodic pension expense (income) | 8.5 | (0.8) | 26.2 | (2.3) |
U.S. Plans [Member]
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Interest cost | 66.0 | 69.1 | 198.0 | 207.3 |
Expected return on plan assets | (84.4) | (91.3) | (253.1) | (273.8) |
Amortization of prior service cost | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Recognized net actuarial loss | 19.7 | 13.6 | 58.9 | 40.8 |
Net periodic pension expense (income) | 1.4 | (8.4) | 4.3 | (25.2) |
Int'l. Plans [Member]
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Service cost | 2.3 | 3.6 | 8.4 | 10.8 |
Interest cost | 32.1 | 29.9 | 96.1 | 89.4 |
Expected return on plan assets | (34.4) | (32.3) | (102.8) | (96.6) |
Amortization of prior service cost | 0.1 | (0.1) | (0.1) | |
Recognized net actuarial loss | 7.0 | 6.4 | 20.3 | 19.4 |
Net periodic pension expense (income) | 7.1 | 7.6 | 21.9 | 22.9 |
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Member]
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Service cost | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | |
Interest cost | 2.4 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 8.0 |
Expected return on plan assets | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.4) | (0.4) |
Amortization of prior service cost | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Recognized net actuarial loss | 1.0 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Net periodic pension expense (income) | $ 3.9 | $ 3.9 | $ 11.6 | $ 11.6 |
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- Definition
The amount of gains or losses recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the prior service cost or credit recognized in net periodic benefit cost relating to benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
|
Sep. 30, 2010
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
|
|
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts | $ 103.3 | $ 36.0 | |||||||
Foreign currency forward contract maturity term (months) | 1 | ||||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts fair value, assets | 0.2 | 8.1 | |||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts fair value, liabilities | 0.3 | 7.4 | |||||||
Foreign currency forward contracts, fair value of net gain | 0.1 | 0.7 | |||||||
Gain on foreign currency forward contracts | 1.8 | 0.6 | |||||||
Difference between carrying amount and fair value of long-term debt | $ 40 | $ 140 |
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- Definition
Derivative Instrument Maturity Term No definition available.
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- Definition
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Fair Value Of Gain Loss Net No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Gain included in earnings for the period from the change in fair value of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of long-term debt instruments that have contractual principal amounts and for which the fair value option has been elected. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Aggregate notional amount of all foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Notional amount refers to the number of currency units specified in the foreign currency derivative contract. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Performance Based Unit Vested maximum No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Performance Based Unit Vested Minimum No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Aggregate Weighted Average Grand Date Fair Value No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Aggregate number of common shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Costs and payments related to employee benefits and equity-based compensation, such as pension expense and contributions, other postretirement benefits expense and payments, stock or unit options expense, and amortization of restricted stock or unit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Aggregate proceeds received by the entity during the annual period from exercises of stock or unit options and conversion of similar instruments granted under equity-based payment arrangements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock Options (Fair Value Assumptions On Stock Option) (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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|
Stock Options [Abstract] | ||
Weighted-average fair value of grant | $ 20.12 | $ 17.87 |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.71% | 1.74% |
Expected volatility | 71.31% | 72.20% |
Expected life of options in years | 3.62 | 3.63 |
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the option plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable (or convertible) under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The combined weighted average exercise price associated with stock options during the period that have either lapsed or been forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices pertaining to options outstanding under the plan as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average period between the balance sheet date and expiration for all awards outstanding under the plan, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which fully vested and expected to vest stock options outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options that are fully vested or expected to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted-average period between the balance sheet date and expiration date for fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding, which may be expressed in a decimal value for number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stock Options (Summary Of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) (Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
|
Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member]
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2010, Restricted Stock Units | 401 |
Granted, Restricted Stock Units | 299 |
Vested, Restricted Stock Units | (199) |
Forfeited and expired, Restricted Stock Units | (98) |
Outstanding at Sept. 30, 2011, Restricted Stock Units | 403 |
Outstanding at December 31, 2010, Weighted-Average Grand-Date Fair Value | $ 29.10 |
Granted, Weighted-Average Grand-Date Fair Value | $ 37.77 |
Vested, Weighted-Average Grand-Date Fair Value | $ 27.86 |
Forfeited and expired, Weighted-Average Grand-Date Fair Value | $ 40.50 |
Outstanding at Sept. 30, 2011, Weighted-Average Grand-Date Fair Value | $ 32.14 |
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) (Technology [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
Technology [Member]
|
||||
Intersegment profit | $ 0.7 | $ 4.9 | $ 5.4 | $ 5.4 |
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- Definition
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Profit No definition available.
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Segment Information (Summary Of The Operations By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
Customer revenue | $ 1,020.1 | $ 960.6 | $ 2,868.5 | $ 2,975.0 |
Revenues, total | 1,020.1 | 960.6 | 2,868.5 | 2,975.0 |
Operating income | 113.0 | 76.1 | 203.0 | 241.1 |
Technology [Member]
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||||
Customer revenue | 143.8 | 105.4 | 349.2 | 377.3 |
Intersegment | 25.5 | 24.4 | 67.5 | 81.3 |
Revenues, total | 169.3 | 129.8 | 416.7 | 458.6 |
Operating income | 43.7 | 9.5 | 60.9 | 77.6 |
Services [Member]
|
||||
Customer revenue | 876.3 | 855.2 | 2,519.3 | 2,597.7 |
Intersegment | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.6 |
Revenues, total | 877.2 | 856.4 | 2,522.0 | 2,601.3 |
Operating income | 75.9 | 68.1 | 168.2 | 162.6 |
Corporate [Member]
|
||||
Intersegment | (26.4) | (25.6) | (70.2) | (84.9) |
Revenues, total | (26.4) | (25.6) | (70.2) | (84.9) |
Operating income | $ (6.6) | $ (1.5) | $ (26.1) | $ 0.9 |
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- Definition
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of revenue from external customers for the reportable segment. Such disclosure is presented if the amount is: (a) included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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X | ||||||||||
- Definition
Amount of revenue from transactions with other operating segments of the same entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Total Business Segment Operating Income To Consolidated Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
Total segment operating income | $ 113.0 | $ 76.1 | $ 203.0 | $ 241.1 |
Interest expense | (12.5) | (25.0) | (51.7) | (76.8) |
Other income (expense), net | 16.6 | (0.2) | (56.6) | (44.6) |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 117.1 | 50.9 | 94.7 | 119.7 |
Operating Segments [Member]
|
||||
Total segment operating income | 119.6 | 77.6 | 229.1 | 240.2 |
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
|
||||
Other income (expense), net | $ (6.6) | $ (1.5) | $ (26.1) | $ 0.9 |
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- Definition
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
|
X | ||||||||||
- Definition
The net amount of other operating income and expenses, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operations. No definition available.
|
Segment Information (Customer Revenue By Classes Of Similar Products Or Services) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
Customer revenue | $ 1,020.1 | $ 960.6 | $ 2,868.5 | $ 2,975.0 |
Revenues, total | 1,020.1 | 960.6 | 2,868.5 | 2,975.0 |
Technology [Member]
|
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Customer revenue | 143.8 | 105.4 | 349.2 | 377.3 |
Revenues, total | 169.3 | 129.8 | 416.7 | 458.6 |
Services [Member]
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Customer revenue | 876.3 | 855.2 | 2,519.3 | 2,597.7 |
Revenues, total | 877.2 | 856.4 | 2,522.0 | 2,601.3 |
Systems Integration and Consulting [Member] | Services [Member]
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Customer revenue | 305.8 | 291.5 | 876.7 | 921.9 |
Outsourcing [Member] | Services [Member]
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Customer revenue | 391.2 | 392.4 | 1,112.6 | 1,144.2 |
Infrastructure Services [Member] | Services [Member]
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Customer revenue | 124.1 | 116.4 | 364.1 | 357.1 |
Core Maintenance [Member] | Services [Member]
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Customer revenue | 55.2 | 54.9 | 165.9 | 174.5 |
Enterprise-Class Software And Servers [Member] | Technology [Member]
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Customer revenue | 123.4 | 77.0 | 302.6 | 311.0 |
Other Technology [Member] | Technology [Member]
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Customer revenue | $ 20.4 | $ 28.4 | $ 46.6 | $ 66.3 |
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of revenue from external customers for the reportable segment. Such disclosure is presented if the amount is: (a) included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information (Revenue By Geographic Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Revenues, total | $ 1,020.1 | $ 960.6 | $ 2,868.5 | $ 2,975.0 |
United States [Member]
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Revenues | 452.8 | 437.7 | 1,177.0 | 1,318.5 |
United Kingdom [Member]
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Revenues | 100.8 | 98.6 | 299.7 | 310.2 |
Other International [Member]
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Revenues | $ 466.5 | $ 424.3 | $ 1,391.8 | $ 1,346.3 |
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- Definition
Revenues from external customers attributed to the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Revenues from external customers attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Consolidated net income from continuing operations | $ 83.7 | $ 22.7 | $ 42.3 | $ 67.0 |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 6.5 | 73.2 | ||
Net income | 83.7 | 29.2 | 42.3 | 140.2 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (70.8) | 40.9 | (45.4) | 14.9 |
Postretirement adjustments | 52.3 | (25.7) | 80.2 | 74.8 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | (18.5) | 15.2 | 34.8 | 89.7 |
Consolidated comprehensive income | 65.2 | 44.4 | 77.1 | 229.9 |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (0.2) | 0.3 | 7.9 | 4.2 |
Comprehensive income attributable to Unisys Corporation | $ 65.4 | $ 44.1 | $ 69.2 | $ 225.7 |
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Income or Loss from continuing operations, net of taxes, including net Income or Loss from discontinued operations but before extraordinary items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group apportioned to the parent that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items after deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans, after tax, attributable to the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of tax, attributable to the parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period attributable to the parent entity. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Comprehensive Income (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance | $ (2,928.3) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, change during period | 33.5 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance | (2,894.8) |
Translation adjustments, beginning balance | (604.2) |
Translation adjustments, change during period | (44.4) |
Translation adjustments, ending balance | (648.6) |
Postretirement plans, beginning balance | (2,324.1) |
Postretirement plans, change during period | 77.9 |
Postretirement plans, ending balance | $ (2,246.2) |
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- Definition
The total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated adjustment, net of tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) in accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans, after tax. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents Other Comprehensive Income or Loss, Net of Tax, for the period. Includes deferred gains or losses on qualifying hedges, unrealized holding gains or losses on available-for-sale securities, minimum pension liability, and cumulative translation adjustment. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a credit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Comprehensive Income (Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Balance at December 31, 2010 | $ 3.5 | |||
Net income | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6.6 | 3.3 |
Translation adjustments | (1.0) | |||
Dividend paid to noncontrolling interests | (0.4) | |||
Postretirement plans | 2.3 | |||
Balance at September 30, 2011 | $ 11.0 | $ 11.0 |
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- Definition
This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any, which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items which are apportioned to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (but not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost), including the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost (credit) arising during the period, which are attributable to noncontrolling interest. Also includes reclassification adjustments out of other comprehensive income as a result of being recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Pre-tax adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains (losses), which is attributable to noncontrolling interests. Includes gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Includes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. Includes the gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) under FAS 52 and that have been designated and have qualified as hedging instruments for hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash outflow for the return on capital for noncontrolled interest in the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | ||
Income taxes paid | $ 63.4 | $ 32.6 |
Interest paid | $ 66.3 | $ 84.5 |
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- Definition
The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting Standards (Details)
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9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Accounting Standards [Abstract] | |
Percentage of goodwill impairment | 50.00% |
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- Definition
Percentage Of Goodwill Impairment No definition available.
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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (EUR €)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Apr. 30, 2007
Ministry Of Justice Of Belgium [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2007
Lufthansa AG [Member]
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---|---|---|
Claim for damages against termination of contract | € 28.0 | € 21.4 |
Counterclaim against termination of contract | € 18.5 | € 1.5 |
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- Definition
Contract Termination Counterclaims, Governments Other than US Federal Government No definition available.
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- Definition
Reflects the estimated amount of loss from the specified contingency as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
Europe [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
United Kingdom [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Previous [Member]
United Kingdom [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Current [Member]
United Kingdom [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Future [Member]
United Kingdom [Member]
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Expected change in ownership percentage | 50.00% | ||||||||
Income tax benefit | $ 33.4 | $ 28.2 | $ 52.4 | $ 52.7 | $ 29.2 | ||||
Corporate tax rate | 27.00% | 26.00% | 25.00% | ||||||
Rate change in the company's income tax provision | $ 7.6 |
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- Definition
Expected Percentage Change In Ownership Interest In Entity Stock No definition available.
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- Definition
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit that is attributable to changes in the income tax laws or rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount the liability recorded for the income tax examination increased or decreased in the current year/accounting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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Feb. 28, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
Maximum [Member]
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Feb. 28, 2011
Maximum [Member]
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Feb. 28, 2011
Minimum [Member]
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Apr. 11, 2011
Senior Secured Notes Due 2014 [Member]
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Mar. 30, 2011
Senior Secured Notes Due 2014 [Member]
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Apr. 11, 2011
Senior Secured Notes Due 2015 [Member]
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Mar. 30, 2011
Senior Secured Notes Due 2015 [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Securitization Facility [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Letters Of Credit [Member]
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Sale of preferred stock | 2,587,500 | 2,600,000 | 2,600,000 | 0 | |||||||||||||
Net proceeds from issuance of 6.25% mandatory convertible preferred stock | $ 249.7 | ||||||||||||||||
Conversion rate of preferred stock | 2.6717 | 2.1899 | |||||||||||||||
Convertible preferred stock dividend, rate | 6.25% | ||||||||||||||||
Initial liquidation preference per share | $ 100 | $ 100 | |||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividend per year per share | $ 6.25 | ||||||||||||||||
Annualized dividend on mandatory convertible preferred stock | 16.2 | ||||||||||||||||
Percentage of notes to be redeemed at option of company | 35.00% | ||||||||||||||||
Redemption of debt | 44.1 | 124.7 | 134.8 | 86.3 | |||||||||||||
Losses on debt extinguishment | 45.7 | 31.8 | (77.6) | (1.4) | |||||||||||||
Premium on extinguishment of debt | 42.2 | 28.2 | |||||||||||||||
Write off of notes discount and issuance cost upon redemption | 3.5 | 3.6 | |||||||||||||||
Credit facility term (in years) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
Credit agreement, maximum borrowing capacity | 150 | 150 | 100 | ||||||||||||||
Threshold for maximum secured leverage ratio | 130 | 130 | |||||||||||||||
Credit facility default threshold, other debt | $ 50 |
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Credit facility availability threshold for maximum secured leverage ratio. No definition available.
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- Definition
Credit facility default threshold, other debt. No definition available.
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- Definition
Line of credit facility, term. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of Principal Amount of Notes To Be Redeemed At Option of Company No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of shares issued for each share of convertible preferred stock that is converted. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of preferred stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of debt extinguished. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount represents the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of its extinguishment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Reflects the difference between the fair value of payments made to legally extinguish a debt and its carrying value at that time. This item excludes the write-off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The percentage rate used to calculate dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount per share used to calculated dividend payments on preferred stock. No definition available.
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- Definition
The per share liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash inflow from issuance of preferred stocks identified as being convertible into another form of financial instrument, typically the entity's common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Write-off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance cost in an extinguishment of debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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