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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Pre-Tax Impact of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ 9 | $ 13
Foreign exchange derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | 14 | 16
Foreign exchange derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Distribution Revenue |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 4 | 2
Foreign exchange derivatives | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cost of Revenues |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0 | 11
Interest rate swaps | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Expense, Net |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1) | (1)
Interest rate swaps | Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Income (Expense), Net |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gains (losses) reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ 14 | $ 0

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