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OTHER ASSETS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

OTHER ASSETS.

OTHER ASSETS

I. OTHER ASSETS

		(In Millions)
		At December 31
		2014			2013
Financial investments (Note E)		$	50		$	113
In-store displays, net			36			21
Debenture expense			19			24
Other			31			27
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Total		$	136		$	185
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        In-store displays are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; we recognized amortization expense related to in-store displays of $15 million, $19 million and $21 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Cash spent for displays was $30 million, $5 million and $23 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively and are included in other, investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.

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