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Reorganization items (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018
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Schedule of Reorganization Items | The following table summarizes the components included within reorganization items:
(In $ millions) |  | Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 |
Advisory and professional fees |  |  | (115 | )
Interest income on surplus cash invested |  |  | 6 |
Total reorganization items |  |  | (109 | )

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