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DEBT (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 15, 2017 USD ($)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 1,000
Proceeds from Borrowings, Net of Issuance Costs | 993
Tranche One [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 700
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.10%
Tranche Two [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 300
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 3.90%

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