v3.25.4

Supplemental Disclosures to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Supplemental Operating and Financing Cash Flow Items) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
Operating: |  |  |
Contingent consideration payments for prior year acquisitions | $ (28) | $ (92) | $ (41)
Receipt of contingent consideration for dispositions | 0 | 0 | 1
Acquisition/disposition related net charges for adjustments | 65 | 15 | 29
Adjustments and payments related to contingent consideration | 37 | (77) | (11)
Financing: |  |  |
Contingent consideration for prior year acquisitions | (13) | (74) | (135)
Deferred consideration for prior year acquisitions | (54) | (39) | (67)
Payments of deferred and contingent consideration for acquisitions | (67) | (113) | (202)
Receipts of contingent consideration for dispositions | $ 0 | $ 1 | $ 2

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