VWR Inactive 10-Q12 Aug 152015 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Aug. 07, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document type	10-Q
Document period end date	Jun. 30, 2015
Amendment flag	false
Entity registrant name	VWR Corporation
Entity central index key	1,412,232
Current fiscal year end date	--12-31
Entity filer category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document fiscal year focus	2,015
Document fiscal period focus	Q2
Entity common stock, shares outstanding		131,358,700

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 129.9	$ 118
Trade accounts receivable, net of reserves of $12.6 and $12.2	607.4	583.5
Other receivables	40.4	62.1
Inventories	398.7	394.5
Other current assets	47.9	44.5
Total current assets	1,224.3	1,202.6
Property and equipment, net	221.2	231.5
Goodwill	1,817	1,853.6
Other intangible assets, net	1,518.5	1,594.9
Other assets	111.7	106.2
Total assets	4,892.7	4,988.8
Liabilities, Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	128.3	95.3
Accounts payable	459.6	466.2
Employee-related liabilities	64.4	82.3
Other current liabilities	158	142.3
Total current liabilities	810.3	786.1
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	1,938.2	2,016.6
Due to VWR Holdings — ITRA, net of current portion	137.6	163.1
Deferred income tax liabilities	478.4	462.2
Other liabilities	174.4	169.7
Total liabilities	$ 3,538.9	$ 3,597.7
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Redeemable equity, at redemption value	$ 45.9	$ 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	1,724.2	1,716.3
Accumulated deficit	(58.2)	(148)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(359.4)	(229.9)
Total stockholder equity	1,307.9	1,339.7
Total liabilities, redeemable equity and stockholder equity	$ 4,892.7	$ 4,988.8

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Reserves on trade accounts receivable	$ 12.6	$ 12.2
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
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

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,081.2	$ 1,102.7	$ 2,110.8	$ 2,159.3
Cost of goods sold	782.7	791.4	1,521.1	1,535.4
Gross profit	298.5	311.3	589.7	623.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	220.9	249.3	438.3	484.9
Operating income	77.6	62	151.4	139
Interest expense	(28.4)	(45.1)	(55.7)	(91.1)
Interest income	0	0.2	0.1	0.4
Other income (expense), net	(18.6)	8.3	51.7	5.2
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(0.6)	0	(2.4)	0
Income before income taxes	30	25.4	145.1	53.5
Income tax provision	(11.7)	(8.8)	(55.3)	(19.5)
Net income	18.3	16.6	89.8	34
Accretion of dividends on redeemable convertible preferred stock	0	(12.6)	0	(25)
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$ 18.3	$ 4	$ 89.8	$ 9
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.14	$ 40	$ 0.68	$ 90
Diluted	$ 0.14	$ 40	$ 0.68	$ 90
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	131.4	0.1	131.4	0.1
Diluted	132.1	0.1	132	0.1

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 18.3	$ 16.6	$ 89.8	$ 34
Foreign currency translation:
Net unrealized gain (loss) arising during the period	35.8	(1.5)	(130.2)	(7.6)
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized loss arising during the period	(0.9)	(0.3)	(0.8)	(0.9)
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0.2	0	0.2	0.2
Defined benefit plans:
Net unrealized gain arising during the period	0	3.7	0	3.7
Reclassification of net loss (gain) into earnings	0.6	(4.2)	1.3	(3.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	35.7	(2.3)	(129.5)	(8.5)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 54	$ 14.3	$ (39.7)	$ 25.5

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Equity and Stockholder Equity (Unaudited) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Redeemable Equity	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Stockholder Equity
Beginning balance, redeemable equity at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 51.4	$ 51.4
Increase (decrease) in redeemable equity:
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value		(5.5)
Ending balance, redeemable equity at Jun. 30, 2015	45.9	$ 45.9
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			131.4
Beginning balance, stockholder's equity at Dec. 31, 2014	1,339.7		$ 1.3	$ 1,716.3	$ (148)	$ (229.9)	$ 1,339.7
Increase (decrease) in stockholder equity:
Share-based compensation expense				2.4			2.4
Reclassifications to state redeemable equity at redemption value				5.5			5.5
Net income	89.8				89.8		89.8
Other comprehensive loss	(129.5)					(129.5)	(129.5)
Ending balance, stockholder's equity, shares at Jun. 30, 2015			131.4
Ending balance, stockholder's equity at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 1,307.9		$ 1.3	$ 1,724.2	$ (58.2)	$ (359.4)	$ 1,307.9

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 89.8	$ 34
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	61.3	66.3
Net foreign currency remeasurement gain	(50.2)	(6.7)
Impairment charges	0	11.3
Share-based compensation expense	2.4	0.4
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2.8	3.7
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	31	(8.6)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	2.4	0
Other, net	3.9	0.8
Changes in working capital, net of business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable	(43.1)	(43.8)
Inventories	(12)	(20.2)
Accounts payable	6	19.7
Other assets and liabilities	2.8	11.6
Net cash provided by operating activities	97.1	68.5
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(44.6)	(28.1)
Capital expenditures	(16.5)	(15.1)
Other investing activities	1.9	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(59.2)	(43.2)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from debt	1,188.9	362
Repayment of debt	(1,193)	(359.9)
Net change in bank overdrafts	(0.8)	(11.4)
Net change in compensating cash balance	2.5	8.9
Repurchases of redeemable equity	0	7.5
Payment to VWR Holdings under ITRA	(9.8)	0
Payment of debt issuance costs	(5.2)	(1.1)
Other financing activities	(2.3)	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(19.7)	(9)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(6.3)	(0.3)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	11.9	16
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	118	135.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	129.9	151.6
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	44.9	84.5
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$ 19.7	$ 16.7

Nature of Operations and Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	( 1 ) 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 June 30, 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. • VWR Funding, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“VWR Funding”) — VWR Funding is our wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary 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)	6 Months Ended
New Accounting Standards (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards	( 2 ) 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 2018. The standard 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 becomes effective for us beginning in the first quarter of 2016. We plan to adopt the standard for our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. Had we adopted the new standard in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, it would have caused us to reclassify $13.3 million and $12.4 million of deferred debt issuance costs from other assets to debt and capital lease obligations at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Not

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Earnings or Loss Per Share (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings or Loss Per Share	( 3 ) 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 or loss per share (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 131.4 131.4 Dilutive effect of stock options 0.7 0.6 Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 132.1 132.0 For the three and six months ended June 30, 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 and six months ended June 30, 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 those periods. No convertible instruments were excluded from diluted EPS in any period on the basis that they were anti-dilutive to the calculation.

Acquisitions (Notes)

Acquisitions (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	( 4 ) Acquisitions We have acquired a number of businesses to broaden our product offerings and strengthen our market positions. The following list provides information about businesses we acquired since December 31, 2013 (collectively, the “Acquisitions”): • on May 1, 2015, we acquired Hichrom Limited and its subsidiaries (“Hichrom”), a UK-based chromatography column manufacturer and distributor; • on February 2, 2015, we acquired National Biochemicals Corporation (“NBC”), a domestic full service raw material manufacturer and supplier to the biochemical industry; • on November 7, 2014, we acquired Integra Companies, Inc. (“Integra”) and STI Components, Inc. (“STI”). Integra and STI are two separate domestic manufacturers and distributors of single-use disposable products and clean room kitting for bioprocessing applications; • on September 8, 2014, we acquired Klinipath BV and its affiliates (collectively, “Klinipath”), a manufacturer and distributor of equipment, consumables and reagents based in The Netherlands and Belgium; • on June 1, 2014, we acquired a business, and in August 2014, we subsequently rescinded the purchase agreement, receiving a full refund of the purchase price; and • on March 3, 2014, we acquired Peqlab Biotechnologie GmbH, including its subsidiaries and operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria and Germany (collectively, “Peqlab”). Peqlab is headquartered in Germany and develops, manufactures and supplies molecular and cell biology reagents, consumables and instruments. None of the Acquisitions had an individually material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The Acquisitions were funded through a combination of cash and cash equivalents on hand and incremental borrowings under our credit facilities. The results of NBC, Integra and STI have been included in our Americas segment, and the results of Hichrom and Klinipath have been included in our EMEA-APAC segment, each from their respective dates of acquisition. The results of Peqlab from its date of acquisition have been included in our EMEA-APAC segment, except for Peqlab’s operations in the United States which have been included in the Americas segment. The results of the disposed business were included in our Americas segment from June 1, 2014 through its disposition in August 2014. The following table presents the components and allocation of the purchase price and the weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets for the Acquisitions in the aggregate (in millions, except as indicated): Six Months Ended Components of purchase price: Cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 44.6 Estimated fair value of contingent consideration 13.4 Deferred purchase price, net of (settlements) (2.4 ) Purchase price $ 55.6 Allocation of purchase price: Net tangible assets $ 5.5 Identifiable intangible assets 16.9 Goodwill 33.2 Purchase price $ 55.6 Weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets 9.7 years The purchase price for the Acquisitions was higher than the fair value of the acquired identifiable assets, resulting in goodwill, due to our expectations of the synergies that will be realized by combining the businesses with ours. During the six months ended June 30, 2015 , we recorded goodwill of $16.1 million that we expect to be deductible for tax purposes. The purchase price allocations for the acquisitions of Hichrom and NBC are preliminary pending finalization of opening balance sheets and may be adjusted subsequently. The acquisitions completed in 2015 contributed aggregate net sales of $4.9 million and $6.3 million and aggregate operating income of $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, had occurred as of January 1, 2014 (in millions, except per share data): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 1,082.5 $ 1,122.2 $ 2,116.6 $ 2,202.1 Net income 18.4 17.8 90.3 36.3 Earnings per share: Basic 0.14 52.00 0.69 113.00 Diluted 0.14 52.00 0.68 113.00 These results do not purport to be indicative of our results of operations which actually would have resulted had the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, occurred on January 1, 2014, or of our future results of operations.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net	( 5 ) 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 $ 1,042.3 $ 811.3 $ 1,853.6 Acquisitions 16.1 17.1 33.2 Currency translation (7.0 ) (62.6 ) (69.6 ) Other — (0.2 ) (0.2 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 1,051.4 $ 765.6 $ 1,817.0 The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by segment (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Losses Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Losses Net Carrying Amount Americas $ 1,258.0 $ 206.6 $ 1,051.4 $ 1,248.9 $ 206.6 $ 1,042.3 EMEA-APAC 765.6 — 765.6 811.3 — 811.3 Total $ 2,023.6 $ 206.6 $ 1,817.0 $ 2,060.2 $ 206.6 $ 1,853.6 The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortizable intangible assets: Customer relationships $ 1,427.5 $ 554.1 $ 873.4 $ 1,456.9 $ 531.3 $ 925.6 Other 28.3 13.6 14.7 28.2 12.1 16.1 Total 1,455.8 567.7 888.1 1,485.1 543.4 941.7 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks and tradenames 630.4 — 630.4 653.2 — 653.2 Other intangible assets $ 2,086.2 $ 567.7 $ 1,518.5 $ 2,138.3 $ 543.4 $ 1,594.9

Debt and Capital Lease Obligati

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	( 6 ) Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Debt and capital lease obligations consist of: (i) an accounts receivable securitization facility due 2018 (the “A/R Facility”); (ii) a senior secured credit facility consisting of term loans denominated in euros, a multi-currency revolving loan facility and, prior to their repayment in the second quarter of 2015, term loans denominated in U.S. dollars (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): June 30, 2015 December 31, Interest Terms Rate Amount A/R Facility LIBOR plus 1.15% 1.34 % $ 99.0 $ 73.0 Senior Credit Facility: Euro-denominated term loans EURIBOR plus 3.50% 3.42 % 627.8 686.7 U.S. dollar-denominated term loans — 581.4 Multi-currency revolving loan facility Various rates 2.76 % 15.7 — 7.25% Senior Notes Fixed rate 7.25 % 750.0 750.0 4.625% Senior Notes, net of discount of $4.1 Fixed rate 4.63 % 556.7 — Capital lease obligations 14.5 15.9 Other debt 2.8 4.9 Debt and capital lease obligations $ 2,066.5 $ 2,111.9 Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations $ 128.3 $ 95.3 Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion 1,938.2 2,016.6 Debt and capital lease obligations $ 2,066.5 $ 2,111.9 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 June 30, 2015 , we had $61.8 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 $172.1 million , calculated as a percentage of eligible trade accounts receivable; less (ii) undrawn letters of credit outstanding of $11.3 million and (iii) outstanding borrowings of $99.0 million . In May 2015, we amended the A/R Facility. The amendment extended the maturity date to May 18, 2018 and decreased the interest rate on borrowings to LIBOR plus 1.15% per annum. In connection with the amendment, we paid financing fees of $0.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2015, which were deferred and are being recognized as interest expense through the maturity date. Senior Credit Facility At June 30, 2015 , we had $218.6 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 $7.0 million and (iii) outstanding borrowings of $15.7 million . Using a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 4.625% Senior Notes (see below) and availability under our credit facilities, we repaid all of our U.S. dollar-denominated term loans during the first half of 2015. As a result, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.6 million and $2.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively, representing the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs. 4.625% Senior Notes In March 2015, we completed the private sale of €503.8 million of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2022. The notes were offered at an original issue discount of €3.8 million . We paid debt issuance costs of $5.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and accrued an additional $0.4 million of debt issuance costs at June 30, 2015 . The original issue discount and the debt issuance costs were deferred and are being recognized as interest expense through the maturity date. 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 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 June 30, 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)	6 Months Ended
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	( 7 ) 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, a Level 1 measurement. The carrying amounts for trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short-term nature and are Level 2 measurements. The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our primary debt instruments (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value A/R Facility $ 99.0 $ 99.0 $ 73.0 $ 73.0 Senior Credit Facility 643.5 645.5 1,268.1 1,256.5 7.25% Senior Notes 750.0 777.2 750.0 780.2 4.625% Senior Notes 556.7 541.9 — — The fair values of our primary 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 and are Level 2 measurements. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the amount due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA (see Note 13 ) had a fair value of $130.0 million and $132.0 million , respectively, and a carrying amount of $163.1 million and $172.9 million , respectively. The fair value was estimated using a combination of observable and unobservable inputs using an income-based approach, a 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, which are Level 3 measurements (in millions): Contingent Consideration Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 11.6 Acquisitions 13.4 Changes to estimated fair value recognized as (income) loss in earnings (0.2 ) Settlements in cash (2.3 ) Currency translation (0.2 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 22.3 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 $1 million to $24 million at June 30, 2015 . The significant assumptions used in these calculations include 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 In March 2015, we designated our euro-denominated 4.625% Senior Notes as a hedge 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 14 ). 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 10 ), 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 or loss 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 (in millions): Balance Sheet Classification June 30, 2015 4.625% Senior Notes Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion $ 541.9 The following table presents information about the net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income as a result of net investment hedging (in millions): Description Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Euro-denominated net investment in foreign operations Hedged item $ 19.5 $ 22.2 4.625% Senior Notes Hedging instrument (19.5 ) (22.2 ) We determined that our hedge of the net investment was fully effective for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , and no amounts were recognized in or reclassified to earnings.

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	( 8 ) 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 June 30, 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. In June 2015, we incurred expenses pursuant to the registration rights agreement. See Note 13 .

Benefit Plans (Notes)

Benefit Plans (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Benefit Plans (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	( 9 ) 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.4 Interest cost 1.9 2.2 3.8 4.6 Expected return on plan assets (3.5 ) (3.7 ) (7.1 ) (7.4 ) Recognized net actuarial gain — (0.1 ) — (0.2 ) Gain from partial settlement — (6.9 ) — (6.9 ) Net periodic pension income $ (1.4 ) $ (8.3 ) $ (2.9 ) $ (9.5 ) We made no contributions to the U.S. Retirement Plan during the six months ended June 30, 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ 0.8 $ 0.8 Interest cost 1.3 1.7 2.6 3.4 Expected return on plan assets (1.2 ) (1.5 ) (2.4 ) (2.9 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 0.9 0.5 1.8 1.0 Net periodic pension cost $ 1.4 $ 1.1 $ 2.8 $ 2.3 We made $0.1 million of contributions to the German, French and UK Plans during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and expect to make contributions of $0.7 million during the remainder of 2015.

Other Income (Expense), net (No

Other Income (Expense), net (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Other Income (Expense), net (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense), net	( 10 ) 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 7 ). 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. The U.S. dollar has strengthened against most foreign currencies. For additional information, see Note 14 .

Income Taxes (Notes)

Income Taxes (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	( 11 ) Income Taxes Since the year ended December 31, 2014, our effective tax rate has increased, reflecting a higher proportion of pretax income from jurisdictions with higher tax rates and the recognition of a non-recurring deferred charge of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2015 related to an intercompany asset transfer.

Comprehensive Income or Loss (N

Comprehensive Income or Loss (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Comprehensive Income or Loss (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income or Loss	( 12 ) Comprehensive Income or Loss The following table presents changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (in millions): Foreign Currency Translation Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Plans Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (190.9 ) $ (0.3 ) $ (38.7 ) $ (229.9 ) Net unrealized loss arising during the period (130.2 ) (0.8 ) — (131.0 ) Reclassification of net loss into earnings — 0.2 1.3 1.5 Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (321.1 ) $ (0.9 ) $ (37.4 ) $ (359.4 ) 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivative instruments: Cost of goods sold $ — $ — $ (0.4 ) $ 0.2 Interest expense 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.1 — 0.3 — Income tax provision — (0.1 ) 0.1 (0.3 ) Net income $ 0.2 $ — $ 0.2 $ 0.2 Defined benefit plans: Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 0.9 $ (6.8 ) $ 1.9 $ (6.4 ) Income tax provision (0.3 ) 2.6 (0.6 ) 2.5 Net income $ 0.6 $ (4.2 ) $ 1.3 $ (3.9 ) The following table presents the income tax effects of the components of comprehensive income or loss (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Foreign currency translation: Net unrealized income tax benefit arising during the period $ 8.7 $ — $ 8.7 $ — Derivative instruments: Net unrealized income tax benefit (provision) arising during the period — 0.2 (0.1 ) 0.5 Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings — (0.1 ) 0.1 (0.3 ) Defined benefit plans: Net unrealized income tax provision arising during the period — (2.4 ) — (2.4 ) Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings (0.3 ) 2.6 (0.6 ) 2.5

Related Party Transactions (Not

Related Party Transactions (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	( 13 ) 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. The timing of payments under the ITRA corresponds to the beginning of the year in which the net operating loss carryforwards are claimed on our tax return. We made a payment under the ITRA of $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2015. At June 30, 2015 , the liability due to VWR Holdings under the ITRA was $163.1 million . We have included $25.5 million of the ITRA liability within other current liabilities, representing our estimate of the payment that will become due in the beginning of 2016 based on current forecasts. Registration Rights Agreement In the second quarter of 2015, VWR Holdings completed a registered sale of 18.4 million shares of our common stock. We received no proceeds from this sale and issued no additional shares of our common stock. Pursuant to our registration rights agreement with VWR Holdings (see Note 8 ), we incurred expenses of $0.9 million in connection with the registration and the sale of common stock.

Risks and Uncertainties (Notes)

Risks and Uncertainties (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Risks and Uncertainties (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Risks and Uncertainties	( 14 ) Risks and Uncertainties Strengthening of the U.S. Dollar The U.S. dollar has strengthened against most foreign currencies. For example, since its month-end high in April 2014 of $1.39 = €1.00, the spot euro exchange rate has declined to $1.11 = €1.00 at June 30, 2015 . Year-over-year, the average euro exchange rate was $1.37 = €1.00 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $1.11 = €1.00 for the second 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 at December 31, 2014, approximately one-half were foreign-denominated. In order to partially offset our exposure to these changes, in March 2015 we designated our 4.625% Senior Notes as a hedge of our net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations. See Note 7 . We are not able to predict the impact that future changes in currency exchange rates may have on our operating results, but their impact could be significant.

Segment Financial Information (

Segment Financial Information (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Segment Financial Information (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Financial Information	( 15 ) 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: Americas and 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales: Americas $ 651.8 $ 614.8 $ 1,257.1 $ 1,183.2 EMEA-APAC 429.4 487.9 853.7 976.1 Total $ 1,081.2 $ 1,102.7 $ 2,110.8 $ 2,159.3 Operating income: Americas $ 41.2 $ 22.5 $ 76.9 $ 52.1 EMEA-APAC 36.4 39.5 74.5 86.9 Total $ 77.6 $ 62.0 $ 151.4 $ 139.0 Inter-segment activity has been eliminated; therefore, net sales for each reportable segment are all from external customers.

Nature of Operations and Basi23

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 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. • VWR Funding, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“VWR Funding”) — VWR Funding is our wholly-owned subsidiary and the primary 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)	6 Months Ended
Earnings or Loss Per Share (Tables)	Jun. 30, 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 or loss per share (in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 131.4 131.4 Dilutive effect of stock options 0.7 0.6 Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted 132.1 132.0

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of business acquisition	The following table presents the components and allocation of the purchase price and the weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets for the Acquisitions in the aggregate (in millions, except as indicated): Six Months Ended Components of purchase price: Cash paid, net of cash acquired $ 44.6 Estimated fair value of contingent consideration 13.4 Deferred purchase price, net of (settlements) (2.4 ) Purchase price $ 55.6 Allocation of purchase price: Net tangible assets $ 5.5 Identifiable intangible assets 16.9 Goodwill 33.2 Purchase price $ 55.6 Weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets 9.7 years
Schedule of unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information	The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, had occurred as of January 1, 2014 (in millions, except per share data): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales $ 1,082.5 $ 1,122.2 $ 2,116.6 $ 2,202.1 Net income 18.4 17.8 90.3 36.3 Earnings per share: Basic 0.14 52.00 0.69 113.00 Diluted 0.14 52.00 0.68 113.00 These results do not purport to be indicative of our results of operations which actually would have resulted had the Acquisitions, excluding the disposed business, occurred on January 1, 2014, or of our future results of operations.

Goodwill and Other Intangible26

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	Jun. 30, 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 $ 1,042.3 $ 811.3 $ 1,853.6 Acquisitions 16.1 17.1 33.2 Currency translation (7.0 ) (62.6 ) (69.6 ) Other — (0.2 ) (0.2 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 1,051.4 $ 765.6 $ 1,817.0 The following table presents the gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by segment (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Losses Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Losses Net Carrying Amount Americas $ 1,258.0 $ 206.6 $ 1,051.4 $ 1,248.9 $ 206.6 $ 1,042.3 EMEA-APAC 765.6 — 765.6 811.3 — 811.3 Total $ 2,023.6 $ 206.6 $ 1,817.0 $ 2,060.2 $ 206.6 $ 1,853.6
Schedule of components of other intangible assets, amortizable	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortizable intangible assets: Customer relationships $ 1,427.5 $ 554.1 $ 873.4 $ 1,456.9 $ 531.3 $ 925.6 Other 28.3 13.6 14.7 28.2 12.1 16.1 Total 1,455.8 567.7 888.1 1,485.1 543.4 941.7 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks and tradenames 630.4 — 630.4 653.2 — 653.2 Other intangible assets $ 2,086.2 $ 567.7 $ 1,518.5 $ 2,138.3 $ 543.4 $ 1,594.9
Schedule of components of other intangible assets, indefinite-lived	The following table presents the components of other intangible assets (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Amortizable intangible assets: Customer relationships $ 1,427.5 $ 554.1 $ 873.4 $ 1,456.9 $ 531.3 $ 925.6 Other 28.3 13.6 14.7 28.2 12.1 16.1 Total 1,455.8 567.7 888.1 1,485.1 543.4 941.7 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks and tradenames 630.4 — 630.4 653.2 — 653.2 Other intangible assets $ 2,086.2 $ 567.7 $ 1,518.5 $ 2,138.3 $ 543.4 $ 1,594.9

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga27

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)	Jun. 30, 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): June 30, 2015 December 31, Interest Terms Rate Amount A/R Facility LIBOR plus 1.15% 1.34 % $ 99.0 $ 73.0 Senior Credit Facility: Euro-denominated term loans EURIBOR plus 3.50% 3.42 % 627.8 686.7 U.S. dollar-denominated term loans — 581.4 Multi-currency revolving loan facility Various rates 2.76 % 15.7 — 7.25% Senior Notes Fixed rate 7.25 % 750.0 750.0 4.625% Senior Notes, net of discount of $4.1 Fixed rate 4.63 % 556.7 — Capital lease obligations 14.5 15.9 Other debt 2.8 4.9 Debt and capital lease obligations $ 2,066.5 $ 2,111.9 Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations $ 128.3 $ 95.3 Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion 1,938.2 2,016.6 Debt and capital lease obligations $ 2,066.5 $ 2,111.9

Financial Instruments and Fai28

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Jun. 30, 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 our primary debt instruments (in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value A/R Facility $ 99.0 $ 99.0 $ 73.0 $ 73.0 Senior Credit Facility 643.5 645.5 1,268.1 1,256.5 7.25% Senior Notes 750.0 777.2 750.0 780.2 4.625% Senior Notes 556.7 541.9 — —
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, which are Level 3 measurements (in millions): Contingent Consideration Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 11.6 Acquisitions 13.4 Changes to estimated fair value recognized as (income) loss in earnings (0.2 ) Settlements in cash (2.3 ) Currency translation (0.2 ) Balance at June 30, 2015 $ 22.3
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 (in millions): Balance Sheet Classification June 30, 2015 4.625% Senior Notes Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion $ 541.9 The following table presents information about the net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income as a result of net investment hedging (in millions): Description Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Euro-denominated net investment in foreign operations Hedged item $ 19.5 $ 22.2 4.625% Senior Notes Hedging instrument (19.5 ) (22.2 )

Benefit Plans (Tables)

Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Benefit Plans (Tables)	Jun. 30, 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.4 Interest cost 1.9 2.2 3.8 4.6 Expected return on plan assets (3.5 ) (3.7 ) (7.1 ) (7.4 ) Recognized net actuarial gain — (0.1 ) — (0.2 ) Gain from partial settlement — (6.9 ) — (6.9 ) Net periodic pension income $ (1.4 ) $ (8.3 ) $ (2.9 ) $ (9.5 )
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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ 0.8 $ 0.8 Interest cost 1.3 1.7 2.6 3.4 Expected return on plan assets (1.2 ) (1.5 ) (2.4 ) (2.9 ) Recognized net actuarial loss 0.9 0.5 1.8 1.0 Net periodic pension cost $ 1.4 $ 1.1 $ 2.8 $ 2.3

Comprehensive Income or Loss (T

Comprehensive Income or Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Comprehensive Income or Loss (Tables)	Jun. 30, 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 Currency Translation Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit Plans Total Balance at December 31, 2014 $ (190.9 ) $ (0.3 ) $ (38.7 ) $ (229.9 ) Net unrealized loss arising during the period (130.2 ) (0.8 ) — (131.0 ) Reclassification of net loss into earnings — 0.2 1.3 1.5 Balance at June 30, 2015 $ (321.1 ) $ (0.9 ) $ (37.4 ) $ (359.4 )
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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivative instruments: Cost of goods sold $ — $ — $ (0.4 ) $ 0.2 Interest expense 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.1 — 0.3 — Income tax provision — (0.1 ) 0.1 (0.3 ) Net income $ 0.2 $ — $ 0.2 $ 0.2 Defined benefit plans: Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 0.9 $ (6.8 ) $ 1.9 $ (6.4 ) Income tax provision (0.3 ) 2.6 (0.6 ) 2.5 Net income $ 0.6 $ (4.2 ) $ 1.3 $ (3.9 )
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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Foreign currency translation: Net unrealized income tax benefit arising during the period $ 8.7 $ — $ 8.7 $ — Derivative instruments: Net unrealized income tax benefit (provision) arising during the period — 0.2 (0.1 ) 0.5 Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings — (0.1 ) 0.1 (0.3 ) Defined benefit plans: Net unrealized income tax provision arising during the period — (2.4 ) — (2.4 ) Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings (0.3 ) 2.6 (0.6 ) 2.5

Segment Financial Information31

Segment Financial Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Segment Financial Information (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment financial information	The following table presents segment financial information (in millions): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net sales: Americas $ 651.8 $ 614.8 $ 1,257.1 $ 1,183.2 EMEA-APAC 429.4 487.9 853.7 976.1 Total $ 1,081.2 $ 1,102.7 $ 2,110.8 $ 2,159.3 Operating income: Americas $ 41.2 $ 22.5 $ 76.9 $ 52.1 EMEA-APAC 36.4 39.5 74.5 86.9 Total $ 77.6 $ 62.0 $ 151.4 $ 139.0

Nature of Operations and Basi32

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Segment	Total
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2
Ownership percentage by parent	63.60%
Ownership percentage by public investors	36.40%

New Accounting Standards (Detai

New Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 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	$ 13.3	$ 12.4

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Det

Earnings or Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Reconciliation of denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic	131.4	0.1	131.4	0.1
Dilutive effect of stock options	0.7	0	0.6	0
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted	132.1	0.1	132	0.1
Other information about earnings per share:
Adjustments to numerator of diluted earnings per share	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from calculation	0	0	0	0

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Components of purchase price:
Cash paid, net of cash acquired			$ 44.6	$ 28.1
Allocation of purchase price:
Goodwill	$ 1,817		1,817		$ 1,853.6
Contribution to results:
Net sales	1,081.2	$ 1,102.7	2,110.8	2,159.3
Operating income	77.6	$ 62	151.4	$ 139
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Components of purchase price:
Cash paid, net of cash acquired			44.6
Estimated fair value of contingent consideration			13.4
Deferred purchase price, net of (settlements)			(2.4)
Purchase price			55.6
Allocation of purchase price:
Net tangible assets	5.5		5.5
Identifiable intangible assets	16.9		16.9
Goodwill	33.2		33.2
Purchase price	55.6		$ 55.6
Weighted average life of acquired amortizable intangible assets			9 years 8 months 12 days
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible	16.1		$ 16.1
Contribution to results:
Net sales	4.9		6.3
Operating income	$ 0.7		$ 0.8

Acquisitions - Pro Forma Financ

Acquisitions - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,082.5	$ 1,122.2	$ 2,116.6	$ 2,202.1
Net income	$ 18.4	$ 17.8	$ 90.3	$ 36.3
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.14	$ 52	$ 0.69	$ 113
Diluted	$ 0.14	$ 52	$ 0.68	$ 113

Goodwill and Other Intangible37

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Changes in Goodwill by Segment (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Changes in goodwill:
Balance at December 31, 2014	$ 1,853.6
Acquisitions	33.2
Currency translation	(69.6)
Other	(0.2)
Balance at June 30, 2015	1,817
Americas
Changes in goodwill:
Balance at December 31, 2014	1,042.3
Acquisitions	16.1
Currency translation	(7)
Other	0
Balance at June 30, 2015	1,051.4
EMEA-APAC
Changes in goodwill:
Balance at December 31, 2014	811.3
Acquisitions	17.1
Currency translation	(62.6)
Other	(0.2)
Balance at June 30, 2015	$ 765.6

Goodwill and Other Intangible38

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Gross Amount of Goodwill and Accumulated Impairment Losses by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses:
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,023.6	$ 2,060.2
Accumulated Impairment Losses	206.6	206.6
Net Carrying Amount	1,817	1,853.6
Americas
Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses:
Gross Carrying Amount	1,258	1,248.9
Accumulated Impairment Losses	206.6	206.6
Net Carrying Amount	1,051.4	1,042.3
EMEA-APAC
Gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses:
Gross Carrying Amount	765.6	811.3
Accumulated Impairment Losses	0	0
Net Carrying Amount	$ 765.6	$ 811.3

Goodwill and Other Intangible39

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net - Components of Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,455.8	$ 1,485.1
Accumulated Amortization	567.7	543.4
Net Carrying Amount	888.1	941.7
Other intangible assets, gross:
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,455.8	1,485.1
Trademarks and tradenames	630.4	653.2
Other intangible assets, gross	2,086.2	2,138.3
Other intangible assets, net:
Amortizable intangible assets, net	888.1	941.7
Trademarks and tradenames	630.4	653.2
Other intangible assets, net	1,518.5	1,594.9
Customer relationships
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	1,427.5	1,456.9
Accumulated Amortization	554.1	531.3
Net Carrying Amount	873.4	925.6
Other intangible assets, gross:
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,427.5	1,456.9
Other intangible assets, net:
Amortizable intangible assets, net	873.4	925.6
Other
Amortizable intangible assets:
Gross Carrying Amount	28.3	28.2
Accumulated Amortization	13.6	12.1
Net Carrying Amount	14.7	16.1
Other intangible assets, gross:
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	28.3	28.2
Other intangible assets, net:
Amortizable intangible assets, net	$ 14.7	$ 16.1

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga40

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt and capital lease obligations
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$ 128.3	$ 95.3
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion	1,938.2	2,016.6
Debt and capital lease obligations	2,066.5	2,111.9
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 99	73
Interest terms	LIBOR plus 1.15%
Interest rate, variable margin	1.15%
Interest rate, period-end	1.34%
Euro-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 627.8	686.7
Interest terms	EURIBOR plus 3.50%
Interest rate, variable margin	3.50%
Interest rate, period-end	3.42%
U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 0	581.4
Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 15.7	0
Interest terms	Various rates
Interest rate, period-end	2.76%
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	$ 556.7	0
Interest terms	Fixed rate
Stated rate of interest	4.625%
Interest rate, period-end	4.63%
Capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 14.5	15.9
Other debt
Debt and capital lease obligations
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 2.8	$ 4.9

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga41

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Credit Facilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt and capital lease obligations
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0.6	$ 0	$ 2.4	$ 0
A/R Facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, available	61.8		61.8
Borrowing capacity, maximum	175		175
Borrowing capacity, borrowing base	172.1		172.1
Undrawn letters of credit outstanding	11.3		11.3
Outstanding borrowings	99		$ 99
Maturity date			May 18, 2018
Payments of debt issuance costs	0.2
Multi-currency revolving loan facility
Debt and capital lease obligations
Borrowing capacity, available	218.6		$ 218.6
Borrowing capacity, maximum	241.3		241.3
Undrawn letters of credit outstanding	7		7
Outstanding borrowings	15.7		15.7
U.S. dollar-denominated term loans
Debt and capital lease obligations
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0.6		$ 2.4

Debt and Capital Lease Obliga42

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Senior Notes (Details) - 4.625% Senior Notes € in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 25, 2015EUR (€)
Debt and capital lease obligations
Face amount \| €		€ 503.8
Unamortized discount	$ 4.1	€ 3.8
Payments of debt issuance costs	5
Debt issuance costs accrued	$ 0.4
Maturity date	Apr. 15, 2022
Covenant, maximum lifetime payment, fixed portion	$ 100
Covenant, maximum lifetime payment, amount based on net income (as percentage)	50.00%
Prior to April 15, 2018 with net proceeds from equity offering
Debt and capital lease obligations
Redemption price (as percentage)	104.625%
Amount of principal subject to redemption price (as percentage)	35.00%
Beginning on April 15, 2018
Debt and capital lease obligations
Redemption price (as percentage)	102.3125%
Beginning on April 15, 2019
Debt and capital lease obligations
Redemption price (as percentage)	101.1563%
Beginning on April 15, 2020
Debt and capital lease obligations
Redemption price (as percentage)	100.00%
Upon a change in control
Debt and capital lease obligations
Redemption price (as percentage)	101.00%

Financial Instruments and Fai43

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	$ 3,538.9	$ 3,597.7
A/R Facility \| Level 2
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	99	73
Fair value, liabilities	99	73
Senior Credit Facility \| Level 2
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	643.5	1,268.1
Fair value, liabilities	645.5	1,256.5
7.25% Senior Notes \| Level 1
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	750	750
Fair value, liabilities	777.2	780.2
4.625% Senior Notes \| Level 2
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments
Carrying amount, liabilities	556.7	0
Fair value, liabilities	541.9	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	$ 130	$ 132

Financial Instruments and Fai44

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Fair Value Measurements with Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Level 3 - Contingent consideration - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total
Changes in recurring fair value measurements with significant unobservable inputs:
Beginning balance	$ 11.6
Acquisitions	13.4
Changes to estimated fair value recognized as (income) loss in earnings	(0.2)
Settlements in cash	(2.3)
Currency translation	(0.2)
Ending balance	22.3
Range of potential payments:
Low	1
High	$ 24

Financial Instruments and Fai45

Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Net investment hedging - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Total
Euro-denominated net investment in foreign operations
Net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income:
Hedged item	$ 19.5	$ 22.2
4.625% Senior Notes
Net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income:
Hedging instrument	(19.5)	(22.2)
Debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion \| Level 2 \| 4.625% Senior Notes
Derivatives and hedging activities:
Fair value, hedging instrument	$ 541.9	$ 541.9

Commitments and Contingencies46

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Employment agreements $ in Millions	USD ($)
Commitment and contingencies
Period of salary and bonus payments following termination	12 months
Loss contingency, range of possible loss, maximum	$ 11.4
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 ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
U.S. Retirement Plan
Components of net periodic pension (cost) income:
Service cost	$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
Interest cost	1.9	2.2	3.8	4.6
Expected return on plan assets	(3.5)	(3.7)	(7.1)	(7.4)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	0	(0.1)	0	(0.2)
Gain from partial settlement	0	(6.9)	0	(6.9)
Net periodic pension (income) cost	(1.4)	(8.3)	(2.9)	(9.5)
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	0.8	0.8
Interest cost	1.3	1.7	2.6	3.4
Expected return on plan assets	(1.2)	(1.5)	(2.4)	(2.9)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	0.9	0.5	1.8	1
Net periodic pension (income) cost	$ 1.4	$ 1.1	2.8	$ 2.3
Contributions to defined benefit plan made by employer			0.1
Estimated employer contributions during the remainder of year			$ 0.7

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred charge	$ 1.4

Comprehensive Income or Loss -

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Changes in Components (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	$ (229.9)
Net unrealized loss arising during the period	(131)
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	1.5
Balance at June 30, 2015	(359.4)
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	(190.9)
Net unrealized loss arising during the period	(130.2)
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0
Balance at June 30, 2015	(321.1)
Derivative instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	(0.3)
Net unrealized loss arising during the period	(0.8)
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	0.2
Balance at June 30, 2015	(0.9)
Defined benefit plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2014	(38.7)
Net unrealized loss arising during the period	0
Reclassification of net loss into earnings	1.3
Balance at June 30, 2015	$ (37.4)

Comprehensive Income or Loss 50

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Reclassifications (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Reclassifications of net (gain) loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss into earnings:
Cost of goods sold	$ 782.7	$ 791.4	$ 1,521.1	$ 1,535.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses	220.9	249.3	438.3	484.9
Interest expense	28.4	45.1	55.7	91.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0.6	0	2.4	0
Income tax provision	11.7	8.8	55.3	19.5
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	0	(0.4)	0.2
Interest expense	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0.1	0	0.3	0
Income tax provision	0	(0.1)	0.1	(0.3)
Net income	0.2	0	0.2	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	0.9	(6.8)	1.9	(6.4)
Income tax provision	(0.3)	2.6	(0.6)	2.5
Net income	$ 0.6	$ (4.2)	$ 1.3	$ (3.9)

Comprehensive Income or Loss 51

Comprehensive Income or Loss - Income Tax Effects (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Foreign currency translation:
Net unrealized income tax benefit arising during the period	$ 8.7	$ 0	$ 8.7	$ 0
Derivative instruments:
Net unrealized income tax benefit (provision) arising during the period	0	0.2	(0.1)	0.5
Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	0	(0.1)	0.1	(0.3)
Defined benefit plans:
Net unrealized income tax provision arising during the period	0	(2.4)	0	(2.4)
Reclassification of net income tax (benefit) provision into earnings	$ (0.3)	$ 2.6	$ (0.6)	$ 2.5

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Due to VWR Holdings - ITRA:
Payments to affiliate			$ 9.8	$ 0
VWR Holdings \| Income tax receivable agreement
Due to VWR Holdings - ITRA:
Percentage of net operating losses payable			85.00%
Payments to affiliate		$ 9.8
Due to affiliate	$ 163.1		$ 163.1
Due to affiliate, current	$ 25.5		$ 25.5
VWR Holdings \| Registration rights agreement
Registration rights agreement:
Number of shares included in registered sale	18.4
Proceeds to us	$ 0
Additional shares issued by us	0
Expenses incurred	$ 0.9

Risks and Uncertainties (Detail

Risks and Uncertainties (Details) - Foreign currency exchange risk - $ / €	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
Euro
Risks and uncertainties
Foreign currency exchange rate, spot		1.11			1.39
Foreign currency exchange rate, average		1.11	1.37
Net sales
Risks and uncertainties
Concentration risk (as a percentage of benchmark)				50.00%
Total assets
Risks and uncertainties
Concentration risk (as a percentage of benchmark)	50.00%

Segment Financial Information54

Segment Financial Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Segment Financial Information (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)Segment	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)
Segment reporting information
Number of reportable segments \| Segment			2
Number of operating segments \| Segment			2
Net sales	$ 1,081.2	$ 1,102.7	$ 2,110.8	$ 2,159.3
Operating income	77.6	62	151.4	139
Americas
Segment reporting information
Net sales	651.8	614.8	1,257.1	1,183.2
Operating income	41.2	22.5	76.9	52.1
EMEA-APAC
Segment reporting information
Net sales	429.4	487.9	853.7	976.1
Operating income	$ 36.4	$ 39.5	$ 74.5	$ 86.9