BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Acquisition) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Jul. 06, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Nov. 01, 2014 |
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| Acquisition cost paid in common stock | $ 2,272.4 | $ 0.0 | ||
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| Acquisition cost paid in cash, net of cash acquired | $ 6,525.6 | $ 6,527.7 | $ 6,800.0 | |
| Number of shares issued in business acquisition | 28.5 | 28.5 | ||
| Acquisition cost paid in common stock | $ 2,272.4 | $ 2,272.4 | $ 2,300.0 | |
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- Definition Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of equity interests of the acquirer, including instruments or interests issued or issuable in consideration for the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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