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Related parties transactions (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2025
Related Party [Abstract] |
Summary of activity related to investments in associated companies | The below table summarizes activity related to investments in associated companies for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
| Investments in associated companies
($ millions) | 2025 | 2024
Balance as of January 1 | 293 |  | 10 |
Purchases | 8 |  | — |
Share of (loss) from associated companies recognized in Consolidated Income Statement | (15) |  | — |
Gains on fair value remeasurements recognized in Consolidated Income Statement(1) | 142 |  | — |
Recognition of business combinations(1) | (348) |  | — |
Balance as of June 30 | 80 |  | 10 |
(1) Refer to Note 11 for additional information.

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