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Other Income, Net Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Loss on extinguishment of debt | $ (34) | $ (58) | $ (34) | $ (39)
Costs associated with acquisitions |  | (41) | (6) | 0
Gain on insurance recovery |  | 0 | $ 14 | $ 0
Other income (expense), net | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Thermal Systems |  |  |  |
Transition Services Agreement Fees |  | 8 |  |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |
Derivative, Loss Recognized in Income |  | 23 |  |
Foreign Currency Derivative | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |
Derivative, Loss Recognized in Income |  | 20 |  |
Senior Bridge Credit Agreement |  |  |  |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |  | (6) |  |
HellermannTyton |  |  |  |
Costs associated with acquisitions |  | (23) |  |
HellermannTyton | Foreign Currency Derivative | United Kingdom, Pounds | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Options Held | Other income (expense), net |  |  |  |
Derivative, Loss Recognized in Income |  | $ 15 |  |

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