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HELD FOR SALE AND DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2019 | Mar. 13, 2019 | Aug. 18, 2018 | Aug. 17, 2019 | Aug. 18, 2018
HELD FOR SALE |  |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of businesses |  |  | $ 11 | $ 176 | $ 1,782
You Technology business unit | Disposed by Sale |  |  |  |  |
HELD FOR SALE |  |  |  |  |
Consideration for sale |  | $ 565 |  |  |
Proceeds received upon closing |  | 396 |  |  |
Preferred equity |  | 64 |  |  |
Other cash consideration |  | $ 105 |  |  |
Other cash consideration receivable period |  | 5 years |  |  |
Gain on sale of businesses |  | $ 70 |  |  |
Gain on sale of business, net of tax |  | $ 52 |  |  |
Term to be recorded as sales |  | 10 years |  |  |
You Technology business unit | Disposed by Sale | Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities |  |  |  |  |
HELD FOR SALE |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of long-term service agreement |  | $ 358 |  |  |
Turkey Hill Dairy Business | Disposed by Sale |  |  |  |  |
HELD FOR SALE |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds received upon closing | $ 225 |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of businesses | 106 |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of business, net of tax | $ 80 |  |  |  |

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