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Acquisition of Businesses - Summary of Cash Flows Relating to Acquisitions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of consideration transferred business combinations [line items] |  |
Cash paid on acquisition, including working capital settlement | $ 299 | $ 22
Settlement of stamp duty liability | 3 | 14
Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired | (7) | (2)
Less: working capital settlement received in year following acquisition | (3) |
Net cash outflow arising on acquisitions | $ 292 | $ 34

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