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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DIVESTITURES (TABLES) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS DIVESTITURES |
Summary of results from discontinued operations |
(US$ in millions) |  | Year Ended December 31, 2013 |
Net sales |  | $ | 1,217 |
Cost of goods sold |  |  | (1,138 | )
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Gross profit |  |  | 79 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  |  | (64 | )
Interest income |  |  | 14 |
Interest expense |  |  | (9 | )
Foreign exchange gain (loss) |  |  | (7 | )
Other income (expenses)—net |  |  | (12 | )
Gain on sale of Brazilian fertilizer business |  |  | 148 |
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income tax |  |  | 149 |
Income tax (expense) benefit |  |  | (52 | )
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |  | $ | 97 |
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