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Acquisitions and divestitures - (Details 2) - PTVI [Member] $ in Millions | Jun. 28, 2024 USD ($)
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IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Cash consideration received | $ 155
Fair value of 33.9% interest retained (i) | 1,910
Effects of the deconsolidation: |
Derecognition of net assets of PTVI | (3,697)
Gain on derecognition of noncontrolling shareholders | 1,628
Gain on the reclassification of cumulative translation adjustments | 1,063
Gain on the transaction recorded in the income statement | $ 1,059

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