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Fresh Start Accounting - Reorganization Adjustments, Other Current Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions | Jul. 01, 2018 USD ($)
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Success fees accrued upon emergence |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Change in other liabilities | $ 28
Undistributed cash pool balance for general unsecured claims on emergence |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Change in other liabilities | 35
Cash payment made for post confirmation accrued professional fees in connection with emergence |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Change in other liabilities | (31)
Reinstatement of other current liabilities as part of liabilities subject to compromise |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Change in other liabilities | 64
Amendment fees on SFL loans accrued upon emergence |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Change in other liabilities | 4
Reorganization Adjustments |
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items] |
Change in other liabilities | $ 100

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