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Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Change in Retained (loss)/earnings (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 01, 2018 USD ($)
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Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | $ 2,958
Cancellation of predecessor common stock, contributed surplus, and additional paid in capital |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | 6,286
Recognition of unamortized stock compensation expense upon cancellation of the Predecessor Company common stock, contributed surplus, and additional paid in capital |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | (6)
Fair value of Successor Common Shares issued upon emergence |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | (2,176)
Success fees incurred upon emergence |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | (51)
New Commitment Parties, bank coordinating committee, and unsecured creditor committee advisor fees |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | (8)
Elimination of NADL and Sevan non-controlling interest |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | 107
Reorganization Adjustments |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Total change in predecessor retained (loss)/earnings | $ 7,110

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