XML 103 R85.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.20.4

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Summary of Consolidated Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 03, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Mar. 08, 2019 | Oct. 17, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 24,185,000,000 |  |  | $ 26,188,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | 23,925,000,000 |  |  | 25,895,000,000 |  |  |
Less: Current portion of long-term debt and other | 0 |  |  | 1,234,000,000 |  |  |
Non-current portion of long-term debt | $ 23,925,000,000 |  |  | 24,661,000,000 |  |  |
Term Loan B Facility Due June 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 3.15% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 3,298,000,000 |  |  | 3,869,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 3,220,000,000 |  |  | 3,768,000,000 |  |  |
Term Loan B Facility Due November 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 2.90% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,125,000,000 |  |  | 1,275,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,112,000,000 |  |  | 1,257,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Secured Notes | 6.50% Senior Notes Due March 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 6.50% |  |  |  |  |  | 6.50%
Principal Amount | $ 0 |  |  | 1,250,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 0 |  |  | 1,242,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Secured Notes | 7.00 % Senior Notes Due March 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 7.00% |  |  |  |  |  | 7.00%
Principal Amount | $ 2,000,000,000 |  |  | 2,000,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,987,000,000 |  |  | 1,983,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Secured Notes | 5.50% Senior Notes Due November 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.50% |  |  |  |  | 5.50% |
Principal Amount | $ 1,750,000,000 |  |  | 1,750,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,736,000,000 |  |  | 1,733,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Secured Notes | 5.75% Senior Notes Due August 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.75% |  |  |  | 5.75% |  |
Principal Amount | $ 500,000,000 |  |  | 500,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 494,000,000 |  |  | 493,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 5.50% Senior Notes Due March 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.50% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 0 |  |  | 402,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 0 |  |  | 400,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes Due May 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.875% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 0 |  |  | 1,448,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 0 |  |  | 1,441,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 4.50% Senior Notes euro-denominated debt Due May 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 4.50% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 0 |  |  | 1,682,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 0 |  |  | 1,674,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 6.125% Senior Notes Due April 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 6.125% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 3,250,000,000 |  |  | 3,250,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 3,234,000,000 |  |  | 3,230,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.00% Senior Notes Due December 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 9.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,500,000,000 |  |  | 1,500,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,478,000,000 |  |  | 1,473,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 9.25% Senior Notes Due April 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 9.25% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,500,000,000 |  |  | 1,500,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,487,000,000 |  |  | 1,484,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 8.50% Senior Notes Due January 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 8.50% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,750,000,000 |  |  | 1,750,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,755,000,000 |  |  | 1,756,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 7.00 % Senior Notes Due January 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 7.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 750,000,000 |  |  | 750,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 742,000,000 |  |  | 741,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 5.00% Senior Notes Due January 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,250,000,000 |  |  | 1,250,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,236,000,000 |  |  | 1,234,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 6.25% Senior Notes Due February 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 6.25% |  | 6.25% |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,500,000,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,480,000,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 5.00% Senior Note Due February 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.00% | 5.00% |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,000,000,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 988,000,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 7.25% Senior Notes Due May 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 7.25% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 750,000,000 |  |  | 750,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 741,000,000 |  |  | 740,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes Due January 2030 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.25% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,250,000,000 |  |  | 1,250,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 1,235,000,000 |  |  | 1,234,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | 5.25% Senior Notes, Due February 2031 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 5.25% | 5.25% |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 1,000,000,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | 988,000,000 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Senior Unsecured Notes | Other |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | 12,000,000 |  |  | 12,000,000 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 12,000,000 |  |  | 12,000,000 |  |  |
Senior Secured Credit Facilities | 2023 Revolving Credit Facility Due June 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt discount |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate on debt (as a percent) | 3.15% |  |  |  |  |  |
Principal Amount | $ 0 |  |  | 0 |  |  |
Total long-term debt and other | $ 0 |  |  | $ 0 |  |  |

X
- Definition Amount, before unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but is not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 470 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -Subparagraph (b)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120520924&loc=SL6031897-161870 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03(16)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120400017&loc=d3e572229-122910 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(22)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 Reference 4: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 942 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03(16)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120398452&loc=d3e534808-122878 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentCarryingAmount
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22(a)(1)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentInterestRateStatedPercentage
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 470 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -Subparagraph (b)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120520924&loc=SL6031897-161870 Reference 2: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03(a)(16)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120400017&loc=d3e572229-122910 Reference 3: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 942 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.9-03(16)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120398452&loc=d3e534808-122878 Reference 4: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02(22)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LongTermDebt
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt, classified as current. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.19,20) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Amount after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs of long-term debt classified as noncurrent and excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=120391452&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_TermLoanBFacilityDueJune2025Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_TermLoanBFacilityDueNovember2025Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis=us-gaap_SecuredDebtMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorSecuredNotes6.50PercentDueMarch2022Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorSecuredNotes7.00PercentDueMarch2024Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorSecured5.50NotesDueNovember2025Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorSecured5.75NotesDueAugust2027Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_LongtermDebtTypeAxis=us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes550DueMarch2023Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes5875DueMay2023Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes450DueMay2023Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes6125DueApril2025Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes900DueDecember2025Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes925DueApril2026Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes850DueJanuary2027Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes700DueJanuary2028Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes500DueJanuary2028Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes625DueFebruary2029Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes500DueFebruary2029Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes725DueMay2029Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes525DueJanuary2030Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_SeniorNotes525DueFebruary2031Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_OtherLongTermDebtMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_CreditFacilityAxis=us-gaap_RevolvingCreditFacilityMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis=bhc_RevolvingCreditFacilityDueJune2023Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |