v2.4.0.8
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
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Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable |
$ 19,702 |
$ 15,275 |
Preferred stock, par value |
$ 1 |
$ 1 |
Preferred stock, Authorized shares |
2,000,000 |
2,000,000 |
Preferred stock, Issued shares |
0 |
0 |
Common stock, par value |
$ 1 |
$ 1 |
Common stock, Authorized shares |
800,000,000 |
800,000,000 |
Common stock, Issued shares |
324,418,632 |
324,418,632 |
Treasury stock, shares |
98,587,770 |
96,849,744 |
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets |
60,353 |
44,746 |
Variable Interest Entity Consolidated Carrying Amount, Liabilities Subject to Recourse |
$ 2,131 |
$ 2,730 |
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- Definition
The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entities' liabilities for which the creditors have no recourse against the general credit of the primary beneficiary, which are included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position.
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