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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] |
(in millions) |
Balance at June 30, 2015 | $ | — |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests acquired | 119 |
Net earnings attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | 1 |
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (3 | )
Balance at March 31, 2016 | $ | 117 |

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- Definition Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of redeemable noncontrolling interest (as defined) included in the statement of financial position as either a liability or temporary equity. As of the date of the statement of financial position, such redeemable noncontrolling interest is currently redeemable, as defined, for cash or other assets of the entity at (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the entity. + References No definition available. + Details
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