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Special Charges - Restructuring reserve activity and total expected cash outlay (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Special Charges |
Remaining expected cash payments for restructuring activities | $ 30
Restructuring reserve activity |
Balance at beginning of period | 63
Reversals | (9)
Cash paid | (75)
Balance at end of period | 32
Severance Costs |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Balance at beginning of period | 50
Reversals | (1)
Cash paid | (64)
Balance at end of period | 19
Contract Terminations and Other |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Balance at beginning of period | 13
Reversals | (8)
Cash paid | (11)
Balance at end of period | 13
Arctic Cat Acquisition and Restructuring Costs |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Provision | 27
Arctic Cat Acquisition and Restructuring Costs | Severance Costs |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Provision | 19
Arctic Cat Acquisition and Restructuring Costs | Contract Terminations and Other |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Provision | 8
2016 Restructuring Plan |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Provision | 26
2016 Restructuring Plan | Severance Costs |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Provision | 15
2016 Restructuring Plan | Contract Terminations and Other |
Restructuring reserve activity |
Provision | $ 11

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