v3.25.4

Retirement Benefits (Reconciliation of Prior Service Credit) (Details) - Non-U.S. - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
Pension Benefits |  |
Reconciliation of prior service (cost) credit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income: |  |
Beginning balance | $ (14) | $ (17)
Recognized as component of net benefit (credit) cost: |  |
Total recognized as component of net benefit cost (credit) | 1 | 1
Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): |  |
Plan amendments | 0 | 2
Exchange rate adjustments | (1) | 0
Ending balance | (14) | (14)
Post-retirement Benefits |  |
Reconciliation of prior service (cost) credit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income: |  |
Beginning balance | 1 | 3
Recognized as component of net benefit (credit) cost: |  |
Total recognized as component of net benefit cost (credit) | (1) | (2)
Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss): |  |
Plan amendments | 0 | 0
Exchange rate adjustments | 0 | 0
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 1

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