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Financial Risk Management - Summary of Currency Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) - Cash flow hedges [member] - Foreign exchange forward contracts [member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Disclosure Of Information About Terms And Conditions Of Hedging Instruments And How They Affect Future Cash Flows [Line Items] |
Notional Amount (USD millions) | 2,631
Maturity within 3 months [member] |
Disclosure Of Information About Terms And Conditions Of Hedging Instruments And How They Affect Future Cash Flows [Line Items] |
Notional Amount (USD millions) | 734
Average forward rate (SEK/USD) | 8.79
Maturity between 3 and 12 months [member] |
Disclosure Of Information About Terms And Conditions Of Hedging Instruments And How They Affect Future Cash Flows [Line Items] |
Notional Amount (USD millions) | 1,372
Average forward rate (SEK/USD) | 9.05
Longer than 1 year [member] |
Disclosure Of Information About Terms And Conditions Of Hedging Instruments And How They Affect Future Cash Flows [Line Items] |
Notional Amount (USD millions) | 525
Average forward rate (SEK/USD) | 8.35

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