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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (parenthetical) $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2020 USD ($)
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RETAINED EARNINGS (ACCUMULATED DEFICIT) | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 |
Cumulative effect of new accounting principle in period of adoption, tax | $ 1

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