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Business Combinations and Other Investment Activities
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combinations and Other Investment Activities
Business Combinations and Other Investment Activities
During 2016, the Company completed one immaterial business acquisition, which complements and strengthens the Company's global portfolio, and released hold-back amounts from several prior-year acquisitions for $16 million. The Company also sold the marketing applications business on July 1, 2016 (see Note 15).
During 2015, the Company completed two immaterial business acquisitions for $17 million, which complemented and strengthened the Company's global portfolio. One of the acquisitions pertained to the marketing applications business, which the Company exited on July 1, 2016 and therefore was classified in the assets held for sale (see Note 15) as of December 31, 2015. In addition, the Company sold two equity investments for $85 million and recognized a gain of $57 million.
During 2014, the Company completed six immaterial business acquisitions and other equity investments for $69 million. These acquisitions complemented and strengthened the Company's global portfolio. Two of these acquisitions pertained to the marketing applications business. In addition, the Company recognized a loss of $9 million in an equity investment arising from an impairment of carrying value.