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Net Debt - Summary of Movement in Net Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Movement in net debt |  |  |
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents, net of overdrafts | $ (500) | $ 563 | $ (75)
Add back cash flows in respect of other components of net debt: |  |  |
Principal element of lease payments | 59 | 35 | 25
Issue of long-term bonds, including effect of currency swaps |  | (554) |
Increase/(decrease) in other borrowings | (127) | 268 | (153)
(Increase)/decrease in net debt arising from cash flows | (568) | 312 |
Non-cash movements: |  |  |
Lease obligations | (43) | (27) |
Increase in accrued interest | (7) | (3) |
Acquisition of businesses (note 11) | (25) | (51) |
Exchange and other adjustments | (57) | 57 |
(Increase)/decrease in net debt | (700) | 288 |
Net debt at beginning of the year | (1,965) | (2,253) |
Net debt at end of the year | $ (2,665) | $ (1,965) | $ (2,253)

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