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

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