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PROVISIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Provisions [Abstract]  
Disclosure of detailed information about provisions
At December 31,
2024
2023
(in millions of U.S. dollar)
Current
Non current
Current
Non current
Close down and environmental remediation costs
13
79
11
84
Restructuring costs
3
1
Legal claims and other costs
9
11
10
14
Total provisions
25
91
21
98
Schedule of legal claims and other costs
At December 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollar)
2024
2023
Litigation
11
15
Disease claims (A)
9
9
Total provisions for legal claims and other costs
20
24
(A)Since the early 1990s, certain activities of the Group’s businesses have been subject to claims and lawsuits in France relating to
occupational diseases resulting from alleged asbestos exposure, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. It is not uncommon for the
investigation and resolution of such claims to go on over many years as the latency period for developing such diseases is typically
between 25 and 40 years. For any such claim, it is up to the social security authorities in each jurisdiction to determine if a claim
qualifies as an occupational illness claim. If so determined, the Group must settle the case or defend its position in court. At December
31, 2024, six cases in which gross negligence is alleged (“faute inexcusable”) are outstanding (seven at December 31, 2023), the
average amount per claim being around $0.4 million. The average settlement amount per claim over the past five years was less than
$0.5 million. It is not anticipated that the resolution of such litigation and proceedings will have a material effect on the future results
from continuing operations, financial position, or cash flows of the Group.