VWR 10-Q 14 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	12-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document type	10-Q
Document period end date	31-Mar-15
Amendment flag	FALSE
Entity registrant name	VWR Corporation
Entity central index key	1412232
Current fiscal year end date	-19
Entity filer category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document fiscal year focus	2015
Document fiscal period focus	Q1
Entity common stock, shares outstanding		131,358,700

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$98.50	$118
Trade accounts receivable, net of reserves of $12.1 and $12.2, respectively	589.9	583.5
Other receivables	42.1	62.1
Inventories	377.9	394.5
Other current assets	45.4	44.5
Total current assets	1,153.80	1,202.60
Property and equipment, net	221.9	231.5
Goodwill	1,772	1,853.60
Other intangible assets, net	1,509.90	1,594.90
Other assets	116	106.2
Total assets	4,773.60	4,988.80
Liabilities, Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	21.1	95.3
Accounts payable	431.4	466.2
Employee-related liabilities	57.1	82.3
Other current liabilities	124.7	142.3
Total current liabilities	634.3	786.1
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,042.20	2,016.60
Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	153.3	163.1
Deferred income taxes	480.1	462.2
Other liabilities	165.2	169.7
Total liabilities	3,475.10	3,597.70
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Redeemable equity, at redemption value	57.1	51.4
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50.0 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 750.0 shares authorized, 131.4 shares issued and outstanding	1.3	1.3
Additional paid-in capital	1,711.70	1,716.30
Accumulated deficit	-76.5	-148
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-395.1	-229.9
Total stockholder equity	1,241.40	1,339.70
Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	$4,773.60	$4,988.80

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Reserves on trade accounts receivable	$12.10	$12.20
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	750	750
Common stock, shares issued	131.4	131.4
Common stock, shares outstanding	131.4	131.4
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50	50
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,029.60	$1,056.60
Cost of goods sold	738.4	744
Gross profit	291.2	312.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses	217.4	235.6
Operating income	73.8	77
Interest expense	-27.3	-46
Interest income	0.1	0.2
Other income (expense), net	70.3	-3.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt	-1.8	0
Income before income taxes	115.1	28.1
Income tax provision	-43.6	-10.7
Net income	71.5	17.4
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	0	-12.4
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$71.50	$5
Earnings per share:
Basic	$0.54	$50
Diluted	$0.54	$50
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	131.4	0.1
Diluted	131.9	0.1

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$71.50	$17.40
Foreign currency translation:
Net unrealized loss arising during the period	-166	-6.1
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period	0.1	-0.6
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0	0.2
Defined benefit plans:
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0.7	0.3
Other comprehensive loss	-165.2	-6.2
Comprehensive (loss) income	($93.70)	$11.20

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Redeemable Equity	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Stockholder Equity
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity at Dec. 31, 2014	$1,339.70		$1.30	$1,716.30	($148)	($229.90)	$1,339.70
Beginning balance, redeemable equity at Dec. 31, 2014	51.4	51.4
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			131.4
Increase (decrease) in redeemable equity:
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value		5.7
Increase (decrease) in stockholder equity:
Share-based compensation expense				1.1			1.1
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value				-5.7			-5.7
Net income	71.5				71.5		71.5
Other comprehensive loss	-165.2					-165.2	-165.2
Ending balance, stockholder's equity at Mar. 31, 2015	1,241.40		1.3	1,711.70	-76.5	-395.1	1,241.40
Ending balance, redeemable equity at Mar. 31, 2015	$57.10	$57.10
Ending balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Mar. 31, 2015			131.4

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$71.50	$17.40
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	30.5	34.6
Net foreign currency remeasurement gain	-69.3	-3.2
Share-based compensation expense	1.1	0.2
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1.4	1.9
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	31.5	-1.2
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1.8	0
Other, net	2.1	1.5
Changes in working capital, net of business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	-38.1	-48.8
Inventories	-1.4	4.2
Accounts payable	-14.7	20
Other assets and liabilities	-26.3	-11.4
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-9.9	15.2
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-15.6	-14.8
Capital expenditures	-9.5	-6.6
Other investing activities	0.2	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-24.9	-21.4
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt	968.4	220.6
Repayment of debt	-932.2	-206.6
Net change in bank overdrafts	-0.4	-15.1
Net change in compensating cash balance	2.3	9.4
Repurchases of redeemable equity	0	6.3
Payment to VWR Holdings under ITRA	-9.8	0
Payment of debt issuance costs	-4.5	-1.1
Net cash provided by financing activities	23.8	0.9
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-8.5	-0.1
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-19.5	-5.4
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	118	135.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	98.5	130.2
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	38.2	56.5
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$7.30	$5.70

Nature_of_Operations_and_Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
	VWR Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”), is a leading, independent provider of laboratory products, services and solutions to the global life science, general research and applied markets. We have a significant market share position in Europe and North America. We also have operations in Asia-Pacific and other key emerging markets to support our multinational customers across the globe. We serve a critical role in connecting customer sites with core laboratory product suppliers across multiple industries and geographies. We offer one of the broadest portfolios of branded and private label laboratory products. We also offer a full range of value-added services, including custom manufacturing, to meet our customers’ needs. These services represent a growing but currently small portion of our overall net sales. We offer a wide selection of unique products and have developed an extensive global infrastructure including thousands of sales and service-focused professionals. We deliver value to our customers by improving the costs, efficiency and effectiveness of their research laboratories and production operations. We deliver value to our suppliers by providing them with cost-effective channel access to a global and diverse customer base.
	Basis of Presentation
	We report financial results on the basis of two reportable segments organized by geographic region: (i) North, Central and South America (collectively, the “Americas”); and (ii) Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (collectively, “EMEA-APAC”).
	We have prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) has been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The financial information presented herein reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	We believe that the disclosures included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading in any material respect when read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Those audited consolidated financial statements include a summary of our significant accounting policies, to which there have been no material changes.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VWR Corporation, its subsidiaries and certain accounts of our parent company after the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. The following describes our corporate organization at March 31, 2015 and the principles followed in consolidating our financial statements:
	•	Varietal Distribution Holdings, LLC (“VWR Holdings”) — Prior to our initial public offering in the fourth quarter of 2014 (“IPO”), VWR Corporation was a wholly-owned subsidiary of VWR Holdings, a Delaware limited liability company. Private equity funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, Avista Capital Partners and their affiliates (collectively, the “Sponsors”) hold a controlling interest in VWR Holdings.
	Our consolidated balance sheets reflect the investment cost basis of VWR Holdings in the assets and liabilities acquired in a merger in June 2007 and the estimated fair values of those assets and liabilities at that time. This resulted in a significant increase in the carrying value of our identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. In addition, we re-valued our pension obligations, recorded significant deferred income taxes and incurred substantial additional indebtedness.
	VWR Holdings sponsors a share-based compensation program for the benefit of certain of our employees and others. We present the expense and changes to equity related to this program in our consolidated financial statements. We also present as redeemable equity the redemption value of certain of VWR Holdings’ equity held by management.
	•	VWR Corporation — VWR Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was formed in June 2007 as VWR Investors, Inc. in connection with a merger. In June 2014, VWR Investors, Inc. changed its name to VWR Corporation. VWR Corporation has no operations other than its ownership of VWR Funding, Inc. Following the IPO, VWR Corporation became 22.4% owned by public investors.
	•	VWR Funding, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“VWR Funding”) — VWR Funding is our wholly-owned subsidiary and the sole issuer of our debt. VWR Funding’s debt agreements limit its ability to, among other things, pay dividends to us.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, income and loss during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

New_Accounting_Standards_Notes

New Accounting Standards (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards	New Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued comprehensive revenue recognition guidance. The new guidance provides a single model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. The new standard also requires expanded disclosures regarding the qualitative and quantitative information about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2017 and may be adopted using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of this pronouncement and the method by which we will adopt it.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued new guidance about the presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new guidance, deferred debt issuance costs will be presented on our balance sheet as a reduction to debt and capital lease obligations instead of as a component of other assets, as currently required by GAAP. The new guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2016, and early adoption is permitted. We are still evaluating whether we will early adopt this standard. Had we adopted the new standard in these condensed consolidated financial statements, it would have caused us to reclassify $14.8 million and $12.1 million of deferred debt issuance costs from other assets to debt and capital lease obligations at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Earnings_or_Loss_Per_Share_Not

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings or Loss Per Share	Earnings or Loss per Share
	Basic earnings or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings or loss per share is computed in a similar way but adjusted for the dilutive effect, if any, of the assumed exercise or conversion of dilutive instruments into common stock.
	The following table presents the reconciliation of the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions):
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-15
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	131.4
	Dilutive effect of stock options	0.5
	Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	131.9
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the numerators of basic and diluted earnings or loss per share were the same because there were no expenses that would have been eliminated upon the assumed conversion of the stock options. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings or loss per share were the same because there were no instruments that could have been converted into common share during that period. No convertible instruments were excluded from diluted EPS in any period on the basis that they were anti-dilutive to the calculation.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net
	The following table presents changes in goodwill by segment (in millions):
		Americas			EMEA-APAC			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,042.30		$	811.3		$	1,853.60
	Acquisitions	15.1			—			15.1
	Currency translation	(8.8		)	(87.7		)	(96.5		)
	Other	—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,048.60		$	723.4		$	1,772.00
	The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by segment (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									December 31, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Impairment			Carrying			Carrying		Impairment		Carrying
		Amount			Losses			Amount			Amount		Losses		Amount
	Americas	$	1,255.20		$	206.6		$	1,048.60		$	1,248.90	$	206.6	$	1,042.30
	EMEA-APAC	723.4			—			723.4			811.3		—		811.3
	Total	$	1,978.60		$	206.6		$	1,772.00		$	2,060.20	$	206.6	$	1,853.60
	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									31-Dec-14
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying			Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount						Amount			Amount				Amount
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,401.50		$	528.2		$	873.3		$	1,456.90	$	531.3	$	925.6
	Other	27			12.3			14.7			28.2		12.1		16.1
	Total	1,428.50			540.5			888			1,485.10		543.4		941.7
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and tradenames	621.9			—			621.9			653.2		—		653.2
	Other intangible assets	$	2,050.40		$	540.5		$	1,509.90		$	2,138.30	$	543.4	$	1,594.90

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
	Debt and capital lease obligations consist of: (i) an accounts receivable securitization facility due 2016 (the “A/R Facility”); (ii) a senior secured credit facility, consisting of term loans denominated in euros and U.S. dollars and a multi-currency revolving loan facility (collectively, the “Senior Credit Facility”); (iii) 7.25% unsecured senior notes due 2017 (the “7.25% Senior Notes”); (iv) 4.625% unsecured senior notes due 2022 (the “4.625% Senior Notes”); (v) capital lease obligations; and (vi) other debt.
	All of our debt and capital lease obligations are that of our wholly-owned subsidiary, VWR Funding. Certain of those debt instruments limit the ability of VWR Funding to make payments to VWR Corporation. Any disclosures about debt and capital lease obligations that refer to “we,” “us,” and “our” apply only to VWR Funding unless otherwise noted.
	The following table presents the components of debt and capital lease obligations, interest rate terms and weighted-average interest rates (dollars in millions):
		March 31, 2015					December 31,
		Interest Terms	Rate		Amount		2014
	A/R Facility	LIBOR plus 1.50%	1.68	%	$	—	$	73
	Senior Credit Facility:
	Euro-denominated term loans	EURIBOR plus 3.50%	3.49	%	607.4		686.7
	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	LIBOR plus 3.25%	3.43	%	149.9		581.4
	Multi-currency revolving loan facility	Various rates	5.25	%	2		—
	7.25% Senior Notes	Fixed rate	7.25	%	750		750
	4.625% Senior Notes, net of discount of $4.1	Fixed rate	4.63	%	537		—
	Capital lease obligations				14.2		15.9
	Other debt				2.8		4.9
	Debt and capital lease obligations				$	2,063.30	$	2,111.90
	Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations				$	21.1	$	95.3
	Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion				2,042.20		2,016.60
	Debt and capital lease obligations				$	2,063.30	$	2,111.90
	The following summarizes the priority of our debt instruments. Borrowings under the A/R Facility are collateralized by the trade accounts receivable of certain of our domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries. Those receivables are not available to satisfy the claims of other creditors. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of our other assets and rank higher than the remainder of our debt.
	A/R Facility
	At March 31, 2015, we had $145.3 million of available borrowing capacity under the A/R Facility. Available borrowing capacity was calculated as: (i) the lesser of (a) the $175.0 million maximum amount of the facility and (b) a borrowing base of $156.6 million, calculated as a percentage of eligible trade accounts receivable; less (ii) undrawn letters of credit outstanding of $11.3 million, with no borrowings outstanding.
	Using a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 4.625% Senior Notes (see below), we repaid all outstanding borrowings under the A/R Facility during the first quarter of 2015. On April 30, 2015, we used availability under our A/R Facility to borrow $125.0 million, which we used to repay U.S. dollar-denominated term loans.
	Senior Credit Facility
	At March 31, 2015, we had $234.3 million of available borrowing capacity under our multi-currency revolving loan facility. Available borrowing capacity was calculated as: (i) the maximum borrowing capacity of $241.3 million, less (ii) undrawn letters of credit outstanding of $5.0 million and (iii) outstanding borrowings of $2.0 million.
	Using a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 4.625% Senior Notes (see below), we repaid $431.5 million of U.S. dollar-denominated term loans during the first quarter of 2015. As a result, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.8 million, representing the write-off of a portion of the unamortized deferred financing costs related to the term loans that were repaid.
	On April 30, 2015, we used availability under our A/R Facility to repay an additional $125.0 million of U.S. dollar-denominated term loans.
	4.625% Senior Notes
	On March 25, 2015, we completed the private sale of €503.8 million of 4.625% Senior Notes. The notes were offered at an original issue discount of €3.8 million. We also paid debt issuance costs of $4.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and accrued an additional $1.1 million of debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015. The original issue discount and the debt issuance costs were deferred and are being recognized as interest expense through the maturity of the debt.
	The 4.625% Senior Notes will mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the notes is payable in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year commencing October 15, 2015 at a rate of 4.625% per annum.
	Redemption
	We may, at our option, redeem some or all of the 4.625% Senior Notes prior to April 15, 2018 at a price equal to the present value of: (i) the redemption price on April 15, 2018 plus (ii) all remaining interest payments through April 15, 2018. Beginning on April 15, 2018, 2019 and 2020, the redemption price changes to 102.3125%, 101.1563% and 100%, respectively, of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed. In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2018, on one or more occasions, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes with the net proceeds of one or more equity offerings, as described in the indenture, at a redemption price equal to 104.625% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. If we experience certain change of control events, holders of the notes may require us to repurchase all or part of their notes at 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date.
	Guarantees
	The obligations under the 4.625% Senior Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally and fully and unconditionally, on a senior basis by each of our wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries other than our U.S. foreign subsidiary holding companies (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). The Subsidiary Guarantors’ obligations under the guarantees of the Senior Notes are not secured by any of our assets, VWR Funding’s assets or the Subsidiary Guarantors’ assets.
	Covenants
	The indenture governing the 4.625% Senior Notes contains a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with the covenants under the indenture.
	The indenture governing the 4.625% Senior Notes restricts VWR Funding’s ability to make payments to VWR Corporation, including for the purpose of paying dividends on capital stock. Under those restrictions, lifetime payments to VWR Corporation cannot exceed the sum of (i) $100.0 million and (ii) an additional amount equal to 50% of VWR Funding’s consolidated net income since January 1, 2015 and any amounts it has received from sales of equity or capital contributions since March 25, 2015 that are not used for other restricted payments, provided that there is no default under the indenture and that VWR Funding meets a fixed charge coverage ratio after giving effect to any such restricted payment.

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
	Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt and capital lease obligations and an amount due to VWR Holdings. Our financial instruments are held or issued by a number of institutions, which reduces the risk of material non-performance, except for the amount due to VWR Holdings.
	Assets and Liabilities for which Fair Value is Only Disclosed
	The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is stated at its fair value (Level 1 measurement). The carrying amounts for trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short-term nature (Level 2 measurements).
	The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments for which fair value is only disclosed (in millions):
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	A/R Facility	$	—			$	—	$	73	$	73
	Senior Credit Facility	759.3				765.1		1,268.10		1,256.50
	7.25% Senior Notes	750				783.8		750		780.2
	4.625% Senior Notes	537				531.9		—		—
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA	163.1				126		172.9		132
	The fair values of our debt instruments are based on estimates using quoted market prices and standard pricing models that take into account the present value of future cash flows as of the respective balance sheet date. We believe that these qualify as Level 2 measurements, except for our publicly-traded 7.25% Senior Notes, which we believe qualify as a Level 1 measurement. The carrying amounts of the remainder of our debt and capital lease obligations not included in the table above approximate fair value due to their primarily short-term nature (Level 2 measurements). The amount due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA was estimated using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs using an income-based approach (Level 3 measurement).
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements with Significant Unobservable Inputs
	The following table presents changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
		Contingent Consideration
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	11.6
	Acquisitions	8.7
	Settlements in cash	(1.0		)
	Currency translation	(0.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	19.1
	Contingent Consideration
	Certain of the business acquisitions we completed entitle the sellers to contingent consideration if earnings targets are met during a period of time following the acquisition. The fair value of contingent consideration was estimated using the average of probability-weighted potential earn-out payments specified in the purchase agreements, ranging from approximately $2 million to $19 million at March 31, 2015. The significant assumptions used in these calculations included forecasted results and the estimated likelihood for each performance scenario.
	In the table above, acquisitions includes finalization of provisional amounts from acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2014.
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
	We engage in hedging activities to reduce our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our hedging activities are designed to mitigate specific foreign currency risks according to our strategies, as summarized below, which may change from time to time. Our hedging activities consist of the following:
	•	Net investment hedging — We hedge a portion of our net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations using our euro-denominated 4.625% Senior Notes; and
	•	Cash flow hedging — Some of our subsidiaries hedge short-term foreign-denominated business transactions using foreign currency forward contracts. There have been no significant changes to our cash flow hedging since December 31, 2014. Cash flow hedging is not material to our consolidated financial statements.
	Net Investment Hedging
	On March 25, 2015, we designated our euro-denominated 4.625% Senior Notes as a hedge to help protect a portion of our net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations from the impact of changes in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate (see Note 13). As a result of the hedge designation, the net foreign currency remeasurement gain or loss on the 4.625% Senior Notes, which otherwise would be recognized in earnings (see Note 9), is deferred as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. That deferred net gain or loss equally offsets the net unrealized gain or loss that is recognized in other comprehensive income from the translation of the hedged portion of our net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations. The hedge has no other impact to our financial position, financial performance or cash flows.
	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of the hedging instrument, a Level 2 measurement:
		Balance Sheet Classification		31-Mar-15
	4.625% Senior Notes	Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		$	531.9
	The following table presents information about the net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income as a result of net investment hedging:
		Description		Three Months Ended
				31-Mar-15
	Euro-denominated net investment in foreign operations	Hedged item		$	2.7
	4.625% Senior Notes	Hedging instrument		(2.7		)
	We determined that our hedge of the net investment was fully effective for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and no amounts were recognized in or reclassified to earnings.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Our business involves risk of product liability, patent infringement and other claims in the ordinary course of business arising from the products that we source from various manufacturers or produce ourselves, as well as from the services we provide. Our exposure to such claims may increase as we seek to increase the geographic scope of our sourcing activities and sales of private label products and to the extent that we expand our manufacturing operations. We maintain insurance policies, including product liability insurance, and in many cases the manufacturers of the products we distribute have indemnified us against such claims. We cannot assure you that our insurance coverage or indemnification agreements with manufacturers will be available in all pending or any future cases brought against us. Furthermore, our ability to recover under any insurance or indemnification arrangements is subject to the financial viability of our insurers, our manufacturers and our manufacturers’ insurers, as well as legal enforcement under the local laws governing the arrangements. In particular, as we seek to expand our sourcing from manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region and other developing locations, we expect that we will increase our exposure to potential defaults under the related indemnification arrangements. Insurance coverage in general or coverage for certain types of liabilities, such as product liability or patent infringement in these developing markets may not be readily available for purchase or cost-effective for us to purchase. Furthermore, insurance for liability relating to asbestos, lead and silica exposure is not available, and we do not maintain insurance for product recalls. Accordingly, we could be subject to uninsured and unindemnified future liabilities, and an unfavorable result in a case for which adequate insurance or indemnification is not available could result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
	We are also involved in various disputes, litigation and regulatory matters incidental to our business, including employment matters, commercial disputes, government contract compliance matters, disputes regarding environmental clean-up costs, and other matters arising out of the normal conduct of our business. We intend to vigorously defend ourselves in such matters. From time to time, we are named as a defendant in cases as a result of our distribution of laboratory supplies, including litigation resulting from the alleged prior distribution of products containing asbestos by certain of our predecessors or acquired companies. While the impact of these disputes or litigation has historically been immaterial, and we believe the range of reasonably possible loss from current matters continues to be immaterial, there can be no assurance that the impact of the pending and any future claims will not be material to our business, financial condition or results of operations in the future.
	Employment Agreements
	The employment agreements with our executive officers include non-compete, non-solicitation and non-hire covenants as well as severance provisions. In general, if the executive officer is terminated without “Cause” or resigns for “Good Reason” (as such terms are defined in the respective employment agreements) the executive officer is entitled to one and a half times (two times in the case of our President and Chief Executive Officer) the sum of base salary plus the target bonus for the year in which such termination or resignation occurs and continued health benefits for the 12-month period (18-month period in the case of our President and Chief Executive Officer) following termination or resignation. Salary and bonus payments are payable in equal installments over the 12-month period following such termination or resignation. The aggregate potential payments under these employment agreements for terminations without Cause and resignations for Good Reason, including estimated costs associated with continued health benefits, is approximately $11.4 million as of March 31, 2015.
	Registration Rights Agreement
	We are party to a registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings that could require us to pay securities registration costs in future periods. Under the registration rights agreement, VWR Holdings is entitled to request that we register (i) any shares of our common stock that it held at October 7, 2014 and (ii) any shares held by Madison Dearborn Partners. Should we register such common stock, we would be required to pay costs related to the registration as well as VWR Holdings’ expenses in connection with its exercise of these rights.

Benefit_Plans_Notes

Benefit Plans (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	Benefit Plans
	We sponsor a number of defined benefit plans for our employees worldwide. We present our defined benefit plans in two groups due to their different geographies, characteristics and actuarial assumptions: (i) the defined benefit plan in the United States (the “U.S. Retirement Plan”); and (ii) the defined benefit plans in Germany, France and the United Kingdom in the aggregate (the “German, French and UK Plans”).
	U.S. Retirement Plan
	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension income for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Service cost	$	0.2		$	0.2
	Interest cost	1.9			2.4
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.6		)	(3.7		)
	Recognized net actuarial gain	—			(0.1		)
	Net periodic pension income	$	(1.5	)	$	(1.2	)
	We made no contributions to the U.S. Retirement Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and expect to make no contributions during the remainder of 2015.
	German, French and UK Plans
	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension cost for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Service cost	$	0.4		$	0.4
	Interest cost	1.3			1.7
	Expected return on plan assets	(1.2		)	(1.4		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	0.9			0.5
	Net periodic pension cost	$	1.4		$	1.2
	We made no contributions to the German, French and UK Plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and expect to make contributions of $0.7 million during the remainder of 2015.

Other_Income_Expense_net_Notes

Other Income (Expense), net (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense), net	Other Income (Expense), net
	Other income (expense), net, consists primarily of foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses. We have a significant amount of foreign-denominated debt on our U.S. dollar-denominated balance sheet. The translation of that debt is reported in other income (expense), net each period, except for our 4.625% Senior Notes, which qualify as a hedge of our net investment in foreign operations (see Note 6). Such gains or losses are unrealized until repayment of the debt and relate to the weakening or strengthening, respectively, of the euro against the U.S. dollar.
	Recently, the U.S. dollar has strengthened against most foreign currencies. For additional information, see Note 13.

Income_Taxes_Notes

Income Taxes (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Our income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a non-recurring deferred charge of $1.4 million related to an intercompany asset transfer. There have been no other significant changes to the relationship between pre-tax income and our income tax provision since the year ended December 31, 2014.

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_N

Comprehensive Income or Loss (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income or Loss	Comprehensive Income or Loss
	The following table presents changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (in millions):
		Foreign				Derivative				Defined			Total
		Currency				Instruments				Benefit Plans
		Translation
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(190.9	)		$	(0.3	)		$	(38.7	)	$	(229.9	)
	Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	(166.0		)		0.1				—			(165.9		)
	Reclassification of net loss into earnings	—				—				0.7			0.7
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(356.9	)		$	(0.2	)		$	(38.0	)	$	(395.1	)
	The following table presents details about the reclassification of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2015				2014
	Derivative instruments:
	Cost of goods sold		$	(0.4	)		$	0.2
	Interest expense		0.1				0.2
	Loss on extinguishment of debt		0.2				—
	Income tax provision		0.1				(0.2		)
	Net income		$	—			$	0.2
	Defined benefit plans:
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	1			$	0.4
	Income tax provision		(0.3		)		(0.1		)
	Net income		$	0.7			$	0.3
	The following table presents the income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Derivative instruments:
	Net unrealized income tax (provision) benefit arising during the period	$	(0.1	)		$	0.3
	Reclassification of net income tax provision (benefit) into earnings	0.1				(0.2		)
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	(0.3		)		(0.1		)

Related_Party_Transactions_Not

Related Party Transactions (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA
	We are party to an income tax receivable agreement (“ITRA”) with VWR Holdings. The ITRA provides for the payment of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax realized as a result of utilizing net operating losses that were generated in periods prior to the IPO. As noted previously, our Sponsors own a controlling interest in VWR Holdings. At March 31, 2015, we reported a liability of $163.1 million due to VWR Holdings related to the ITRA.
	The timing of payments under the ITRA correspond to the beginning of the year in which the net operating loss carryforwards will be claimed on our tax return. We made our first payment under the ITRA of $9.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	Registration Rights Agreement
	On October 7, 2014, we entered into a registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings that could require us to pay registration costs in future periods. See Note 7.

Risks_and_Uncertainties_Notes

Risks and Uncertainties (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Risks and Uncertainties	Risks and Uncertainties
	Strengthening of the U.S. Dollar
	Recently, the U.S. dollar has strengthened against most foreign currencies. For example, since its month-end high in April 2014 of $1.39 =#8364;1.00, the spot euro exchange rate declined to $1.07 =#8364;1.00 at March 31, 2015. Year-over-year, the average euro exchange rate was $1.37 =#8364;1.00 for the first quarter of 2014 compared to $1.13 =#8364;1.00 for the first quarter of 2015. Further strengthening of the U.S. dollar would impact us for the remainder of 2015 as follows:
	•	It would have a negative impact on the reported results of our foreign-denominated operations proportional to the decline in the applicable foreign currency exchange rates. Of our total net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately one-half were foreign-denominated.
	•	It would have a negative impact on the reported value of our foreign-denominated net assets proportional to the decline in the applicable foreign currency exchange rates. Of our total assets for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately one-half were foreign-denominated.
	In order to partially offset our exposure to these recent changes, in the first quarter of 2015 we designated our 4.625% Senior Notes as a hedge of our net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations. See Notes 5 and 6.
	We are not able to predict the impact that changes in currency exchange rates will have on our operating results, but their impact could be significant.

Segment_Financial_Information_

Segment Financial Information (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Financial Information	Segment Financial Information
	We report financial results on the basis of two reportable segments organized by geographic region: the Americas and EMEA-APAC. Both the Americas and EMEA-APAC segments provide laboratory products, services and solutions to customers in the life science, general research and applied markets, including the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, chemical, environmental, food and beverage, health care, microelectronic and petrochemical industries, as well as governmental agencies, universities and research institutes and environmental organizations.
	Beginning January 1, 2015, we are comprised of two operating segments: (i) Americas and (ii) EMEA-APAC. Previously, we had a third operating segment, Emerging Businesses, which is now part of the Americas. We changed our operating segments to align with our new basis of managing the business. Our operating segments are now the same as our reportable segments.
	Corporate costs are managed centrally and attributed to the Americas segment.
	The following table presents segment financial information (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Net sales:
	Americas	$	605.3	$	568.4
	EMEA-APAC	424.3		488.2
	Total	$	1,029.60	$	1,056.60
	Operating income:
	Americas	$	35.7	$	29.6
	EMEA-APAC	38.1		47.4
	Total	$	73.8	$	77
	Inter-segment activity has been eliminated; therefore, net sales for each reportable segment are all from external customers.

Nature_of_Operations_and_Basis1

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of presentation	Basis of Presentation
	We report financial results on the basis of two reportable segments organized by geographic region: (i) North, Central and South America (collectively, the “Americas”); and (ii) Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific (collectively, “EMEA-APAC”).
	We have prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) has been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The financial information presented herein reflects all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	We believe that the disclosures included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading in any material respect when read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Those audited consolidated financial statements include a summary of our significant accounting policies, to which there have been no material changes.
Principles of consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VWR Corporation, its subsidiaries and certain accounts of our parent company after the elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. The following describes our corporate organization at March 31, 2015 and the principles followed in consolidating our financial statements:
	•	Varietal Distribution Holdings, LLC (“VWR Holdings”) — Prior to our initial public offering in the fourth quarter of 2014 (“IPO”), VWR Corporation was a wholly-owned subsidiary of VWR Holdings, a Delaware limited liability company. Private equity funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, Avista Capital Partners and their affiliates (collectively, the “Sponsors”) hold a controlling interest in VWR Holdings.
	Our consolidated balance sheets reflect the investment cost basis of VWR Holdings in the assets and liabilities acquired in a merger in June 2007 and the estimated fair values of those assets and liabilities at that time. This resulted in a significant increase in the carrying value of our identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. In addition, we re-valued our pension obligations, recorded significant deferred income taxes and incurred substantial additional indebtedness.
	VWR Holdings sponsors a share-based compensation program for the benefit of certain of our employees and others. We present the expense and changes to equity related to this program in our consolidated financial statements. We also present as redeemable equity the redemption value of certain of VWR Holdings’ equity held by management.
	•	VWR Corporation — VWR Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was formed in June 2007 as VWR Investors, Inc. in connection with a merger. In June 2014, VWR Investors, Inc. changed its name to VWR Corporation. VWR Corporation has no operations other than its ownership of VWR Funding, Inc. Following the IPO, VWR Corporation became 22.4% owned by public investors.
	•	VWR Funding, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“VWR Funding”) — VWR Funding is our wholly-owned subsidiary and the sole issuer of our debt. VWR Funding’s debt agreements limit its ability to, among other things, pay dividends to us.
Use of estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, income and loss during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.

Earnings_or_Loss_Per_Share_Tab

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of the reconciliation of the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share	The following table presents the reconciliation of the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions):
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-15
	Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	131.4
	Dilutive effect of stock options	0.5
	Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	131.9

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	The following table presents changes in goodwill by segment (in millions):
		Americas			EMEA-APAC			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	1,042.30		$	811.3		$	1,853.60
	Acquisitions	15.1			—			15.1
	Currency translation	(8.8		)	(87.7		)	(96.5		)
	Other	—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	1,048.60		$	723.4		$	1,772.00
	The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by segment (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									December 31, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Impairment			Carrying			Carrying		Impairment		Carrying
		Amount			Losses			Amount			Amount		Losses		Amount
	Americas	$	1,255.20		$	206.6		$	1,048.60		$	1,248.90	$	206.6	$	1,042.30
	EMEA-APAC	723.4			—			723.4			811.3		—		811.3
	Total	$	1,978.60		$	206.6		$	1,772.00		$	2,060.20	$	206.6	$	1,853.60
Schedule of components of other intangible assets, amortizable	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									31-Dec-14
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying			Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount						Amount			Amount				Amount
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,401.50		$	528.2		$	873.3		$	1,456.90	$	531.3	$	925.6
	Other	27			12.3			14.7			28.2		12.1		16.1
	Total	1,428.50			540.5			888			1,485.10		543.4		941.7
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and tradenames	621.9			—			621.9			653.2		—		653.2
	Other intangible assets	$	2,050.40		$	540.5		$	1,509.90		$	2,138.30	$	543.4	$	1,594.90
Schedule of components of other intangible assets, indefinite-lived	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									31-Dec-14
		Gross			Accumulated			Net			Gross		Accumulated		Net
		Carrying			Amortization			Carrying			Carrying		Amortization		Carrying
		Amount						Amount			Amount				Amount
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	$	1,401.50		$	528.2		$	873.3		$	1,456.90	$	531.3	$	925.6
	Other	27			12.3			14.7			28.2		12.1		16.1
	Total	1,428.50			540.5			888			1,485.10		543.4		941.7
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and tradenames	621.9			—			621.9			653.2		—		653.2
	Other intangible assets	$	2,050.40		$	540.5		$	1,509.90		$	2,138.30	$	543.4	$	1,594.90

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat1

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of components of debt and capital lease obligations	The following table presents the components of debt and capital lease obligations, interest rate terms and weighted-average interest rates (dollars in millions):
		March 31, 2015					December 31,
		Interest Terms	Rate		Amount		2014
	A/R Facility	LIBOR plus 1.50%	1.68	%	$	—	$	73
	Senior Credit Facility:
	Euro-denominated term loans	EURIBOR plus 3.50%	3.49	%	607.4		686.7
	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	LIBOR plus 3.25%	3.43	%	149.9		581.4
	Multi-currency revolving loan facility	Various rates	5.25	%	2		—
	7.25% Senior Notes	Fixed rate	7.25	%	750		750
	4.625% Senior Notes, net of discount of $4.1	Fixed rate	4.63	%	537		—
	Capital lease obligations				14.2		15.9
	Other debt				2.8		4.9
	Debt and capital lease obligations				$	2,063.30	$	2,111.90
	Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations				$	21.1	$	95.3
	Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion				2,042.20		2,016.60
	Debt and capital lease obligations				$	2,063.30	$	2,111.90

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair1

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments	The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of other financial instruments for which fair value is only disclosed (in millions):
		31-Mar-15						31-Dec-14
		Carrying Amount				Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
	A/R Facility	$	—			$	—	$	73	$	73
	Senior Credit Facility	759.3				765.1		1,268.10		1,256.50
	7.25% Senior Notes	750				783.8		750		780.2
	4.625% Senior Notes	537				531.9		—		—
	Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA	163.1				126		172.9		132
Schedule of changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs	The following table presents changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
		Contingent Consideration
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	11.6
	Acquisitions	8.7
	Settlements in cash	(1.0		)
	Currency translation	(0.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	19.1
Schedule of information about net investment hedging	The following table presents the balance sheet classification and fair value of the hedging instrument, a Level 2 measurement:
		Balance Sheet Classification		31-Mar-15
	4.625% Senior Notes	Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion		$	531.9
	The following table presents information about the net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income as a result of net investment hedging:
		Description		Three Months Ended
				31-Mar-15
	Euro-denominated net investment in foreign operations	Hedged item		$	2.7
	4.625% Senior Notes	Hedging instrument		(2.7		)

Benefit_Plans_Tables

Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
U.S. Retirement Plan
Benefit plans
Schedule of components of net periodic pension cost or income	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension income for the U.S. Retirement Plan (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Service cost	$	0.2		$	0.2
	Interest cost	1.9			2.4
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.6		)	(3.7		)
	Recognized net actuarial gain	—			(0.1		)
	Net periodic pension income	$	(1.5	)	$	(1.2	)
German, French and UK Plans
Benefit plans
Schedule of components of net periodic pension cost or income	The following table presents the components of net periodic pension cost for the German, French and UK Plans (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Service cost	$	0.4		$	0.4
	Interest cost	1.3			1.7
	Expected return on plan assets	(1.2		)	(1.4		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	0.9			0.5
	Net periodic pension cost	$	1.4		$	1.2

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_T

Comprehensive Income or Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax	The following table presents changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (in millions):
		Foreign				Derivative				Defined			Total
		Currency				Instruments				Benefit Plans
		Translation
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(190.9	)		$	(0.3	)		$	(38.7	)	$	(229.9	)
	Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	(166.0		)		0.1				—			(165.9		)
	Reclassification of net loss into earnings	—				—				0.7			0.7
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(356.9	)		$	(0.2	)		$	(38.0	)	$	(395.1	)
Schedule of details about the reclassification of net gain or loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings	The following table presents details about the reclassification of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings (in millions):
			Three Months Ended March 31,
			2015				2014
	Derivative instruments:
	Cost of goods sold		$	(0.4	)		$	0.2
	Interest expense		0.1				0.2
	Loss on extinguishment of debt		0.2				—
	Income tax provision		0.1				(0.2		)
	Net income		$	—			$	0.2
	Defined benefit plans:
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	1			$	0.4
	Income tax provision		(0.3		)		(0.1		)
	Net income		$	0.7			$	0.3
Schedule of income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss	The following table presents the income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Derivative instruments:
	Net unrealized income tax (provision) benefit arising during the period	$	(0.1	)		$	0.3
	Reclassification of net income tax provision (benefit) into earnings	0.1				(0.2		)
	Defined benefit plans:
	Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	(0.3		)		(0.1		)

Segment_Financial_Information_1

Segment Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment financial information	The following table presents segment financial information (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Net sales:
	Americas	$	605.3	$	568.4
	EMEA-APAC	424.3		488.2
	Total	$	1,029.60	$	1,056.60
	Operating income:
	Americas	$	35.7	$	29.6
	EMEA-APAC	38.1		47.4
	Total	$	73.8	$	77

Nature_of_Operations_and_Basis2

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2
Ownership percentage by parent	77.60%
Ownership percentage by public investors	22.40%

New_Accounting_Standards_Detai

New Accounting Standards (Details) (New Guidance About Presentation Of Debt Issuance Costs [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
New Guidance About Presentation Of Debt Issuance Costs [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Impact of new accounting standard, quantification	$14.80	$12.10

Earnings_or_Loss_Per_Share_Det

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	131.4	0.1
Dilutive effect of stock options	0.5	0
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	131.9	0.1
Other information about earnings per share:
Adjustments to numerator of diluted earnings per share	$0	$0
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from calculation	0	0

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Changes in Goodwill by Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in goodwill:
Balance at December 31, 2014	$1,853.60
Acquisitions	15.1
Currency translation	-96.5
Other	-0.2
Balance at March 31, 2015	1,772
Americas
Changes in goodwill:
Balance at December 31, 2014	1,042.30
Acquisitions	15.1
Currency translation	-8.8
Other	0
Balance at March 31, 2015	1,048.60
EMEA-APAC
Changes in goodwill:
Balance at December 31, 2014	811.3
Acquisitions	0
Currency translation	-87.7
Other	-0.2
Balance at March 31, 2015	$723.40

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Gross Amount of Goodwill and Accumulated Impairment Losses by Segment (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses:
Gross Carrying Amount	$1,978.60	$2,060.20
Accumulated Impairment Losses	206.6	206.6
Net Carrying Amount	1,772	1,853.60
Americas
Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses:
Gross Carrying Amount	1,255.20	1,248.90
Accumulated Impairment Losses	206.6	206.6
Net Carrying Amount	1,048.60	1,042.30
EMEA-APAC
Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses:
Gross Carrying Amount	723.4	811.3
Accumulated Impairment Losses	0	0
Net Carrying Amount	$723.40	$811.30

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Components of Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	$1,428.50	$1,485.10
Accumulated Amortization	540.5	543.4
Net Carrying Amount	888	941.7
Other intangible assets, gross:
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,428.50	1,485.10
Trademarks and tradenames	621.9	653.2
Other intangible assets, gross	2,050.40	2,138.30
Other intangible assets, net:
Amortizable intangible assets, net	888	941.7
Trademarks and tradenames	621.9	653.2
Other intangible assets, net	1,509.90	1,594.90
Customer relationships
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	1,401.50	1,456.90
Accumulated Amortization	528.2	531.3
Net Carrying Amount	873.3	925.6
Other intangible assets, gross:
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,401.50	1,456.90
Other intangible assets, net:
Amortizable intangible assets, net	873.3	925.6
Other
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	27	28.2
Accumulated Amortization	12.3	12.1
Net Carrying Amount	14.7	16.1
Other intangible assets, gross:
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	27	28.2
Other intangible assets, net:
Amortizable intangible assets, net	$14.70	$16.10

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat2

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Components (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt and capital lease obligations
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$21.10	$95.30
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	2,042.20	2,016.60
Debt and capital lease obligations	2,063.30	2,111.90
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	0	73
Interest terms	LIBOR plus 1.50%
Interest rate, variable margin	1.50%
Interest rate, period-end	1.68%
Euro-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	607.4	686.7
Interest terms	EURIBOR plus 3.50%
Interest rate, variable margin	3.50%
Interest rate, period-end	3.49%
U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	149.9	581.4
Interest terms	LIBOR plus 3.25%
Interest rate, variable margin	3.25%
Interest rate, period-end	3.43%
Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	2	0
Interest terms	Various rates
Interest rate, period-end	5.25%
7.25% Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	750	750
Interest terms	Fixed rate
Stated rate of interest	7.25%
Interest rate, period-end	7.25%
4.625% Senior Notes
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	537	0
Interest terms	Fixed rate
Stated rate of interest	4.63%
Interest rate, period-end	4.63%
Capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	14.2	15.9
Other debt
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$2.80	$4.90

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat3

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Credit Facilities (Details)	3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
	USD ($)	USD ($)	A/R Facility	Multi-currency revolving loan facility	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans	Subsequent event	Subsequent event
			USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	A/R Facility	U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
							USD ($)	USD ($)
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, available			$145.30	$234.30
Borrowing capacity, maximum			175	241.3
Borrowing capacity, borrowing base			156.6
Undrawn letters of credit outstanding			11.3	5
Outstanding borrowings			0	2
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1.8	0				1.8
Proceeds from debt	968.4	220.6					125
Repayment of debt	$932.20	$206.60			$431.50			$125

Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat4

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Senior Notes (Details) (4.625% Senior Notes)	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 25, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
	USD ($)	EUR (€)	Prior to April 15, 2018 with net proceeds from equity offering	Beginning on April 15, 2018	Beginning on April 15, 2019	Beginning on April 15, 2020	Upon a change in control
Debt and capital lease obligations
Face amount		€ 503.80
Unamortized discount	4.1	3.8
Payments of financing costs	4.5
Accrued financing costs	1.1
Maturity date	15-Apr-22
Redemption price (as percentage)			104.63%	102.31%	101.16%	100.00%	101.00%
Amount of principal subject to redemption price (as percentage)			35.00%
Covenant, maximum lifetime payment, fixed portion	$100
Covenant, maximum lifetime payment, amount based on net income (as percentage)	50.00%

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair2

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	$3,475.10	$3,597.70
A/R Facility | Level 2
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	0	73
Fair value, liabilities	0	73
Senior Credit Facility | Level 2
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	759.3	1,268.10
Fair value, liabilities	765.1	1,256.50
7.25% Senior Notes | Level 1
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	750	750
Fair value, liabilities	783.8	780.2
4.625% Senior Notes | Level 2
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	537	0
Fair value, liabilities	531.9	0
Income tax receivable agreement | Level 3
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	163.1	172.9
Fair value, liabilities	$126	$132

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair3

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Fair Value Measurements with Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (Contingent consideration, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Range of potential payments:
Low	$2
High	19
Level 3
Changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs:
Beginning balance	11.6
Acquisitions	8.7
Settlements in cash	-1
Currency translation	-0.2
Ending balance	$19.10

Financial_Instruments_and_Fair4

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (Net investment hedging, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Euro-denominated net investment in foreign operations
Net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income:
Hedged item	$2.70
4.625% Senior Notes
Net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income:
Hedging instrument	-2.7
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion | Level 3 | 4.625% Senior Notes
Derivatives and hedging activities:
Fair value, hedging instrument	$531.90

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (Employment agreements, USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitment and contingencies
Period of salary and bonus payments following termination	12 months
Loss contingency, range of possible loss, maximum	$11.40
Executive officer
Commitment and contingencies
Ratio applied to base salary to calculate severance payment	1.5
Period of continuing health benefits following termination	12 months
President and Chief Executive Officer
Commitment and contingencies
Ratio applied to base salary to calculate severance payment	2
Period of continuing health benefits following termination	18 months

Benefit_Plans_Details

Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
U.S. Retirement Plan
Components of net periodic pension (cost) income:
Service cost	$0.20	$0.20
Interest cost	1.9	2.4
Expected return on plan assets	-3.6	-3.7
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	0	-0.1
Net periodic pension (income) cost	-1.5	-1.2
Contributions to defined benefit plan made by employer	0
Estimated employer contributions during the remainder of year	0
German, French and UK Plans
Components of net periodic pension (cost) income:
Service cost	0.4	0.4
Interest cost	1.3	1.7
Expected return on plan assets	-1.2	-1.4
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	0.9	0.5
Net periodic pension (income) cost	1.4	1.2
Contributions to defined benefit plan made by employer	0
Estimated employer contributions during the remainder of year	$0.70

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred charge	$1.40

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_C

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Changes in Components (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	($229.90)
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-165.9
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0.7
Balance at March 31, 2015	-395.1
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	-190.9
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	-166
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0
Balance at March 31, 2015	-356.9
Derivative instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	-0.3
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	0.1
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0
Balance at March 31, 2015	-0.2
Defined benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	-38.7
Net unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period	0
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0.7
Balance at March 31, 2015	($38)

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_R

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Reclassifications (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Reclassifications of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings:
Cost of goods sold	$738.40	$744
Selling, general and administrative expenses	217.4	235.6
Interest expense	27.3	46
Loss on extinguishment of debt	1.8	0
Income tax provision	43.6	10.7
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss | Derivative instruments
Reclassifications of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings:
Cost of goods sold	-0.4	0.2
Interest expense	0.1	0.2
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0.2	0
Income tax provision	0.1	-0.2
Net income	0	0.2
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss | Defined benefit plans
Reclassifications of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1	0.4
Income tax provision	-0.3	-0.1
Net income	$0.70	$0.30

Comprehensive_Income_or_Loss_I

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Income Tax Effects (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized income tax (provision) benefit arising during the period	($0.10)	$0.30
Reclassification of net income tax provision (benefit) into earnings	0.1	-0.2
Defined benefit plans:
Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	($0.30)	($0.10)

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Related party transactions
Payments to affiliate	$9.80	$0
VWR Holdings | Income tax receivable agreement
Related party transactions
Percentage of net operating losses payable	85.00%
Due to affiliate	163.1
Payments to affiliate	$9.80

Risks_and_Uncertainties_Detail

Risks and Uncertainties (Details) (Euro, Foreign currency exchange risk)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
Euro | Foreign currency exchange risk
Risks and uncertainties
Foreign currency exchange rate, spot	1.07		1.39
Foreign currency exchange rate, average	1.13	1.37

Segment_Financial_Information_2

Segment Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
	Segment
Segment reporting information
Number of reportable segments	2
Number of operating segments	2
Net sales	$1,029.60	$1,056.60
Operating income	73.8	77
Americas
Segment reporting information
Net sales	605.3	568.4
Operating income	35.7	29.6
EMEA-APAC
Segment reporting information
Net sales	424.3	488.2
Operating income	$38.10	$47.40