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Details to the consolidated cash flow statements (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Statement [line items] |  |  |
Net cash flows | $ (879) | $ (567) | $ (9,957)
Acquisitions |  |  |
Statement [line items] |  |  |
Net assets recognized as a result of acquistions of businesses | (1,077) | (735) | (10,173)
Fair value of previously held equity interests | 21 | 42 | 7
Contingent consideration payables, net | 205 | 59 | 98
Payments, deferred consideration and other adjustments, net | (13) | 1 | 62
Net cash flows | (864) | (633) | (10,006)
Divestments |  |  |
Statement [line items] |  |  |
Net cash flows | (15) | 66 | $ 49
Non-current assets divested | 132 |  |
Net cash inflows from divestment | (5) | (52) |
Current assets divested | 113 |  |
Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed | 71 |  |
Deferred sale price and other adjustments | 41 |  |
Cash outflows due to derecognized cash and cash equivalents | 20 |  |
Non-current and current liabilities divested | 72 |  |
Net identifiable assets of divested business | $ 173 |  |
Divestments | Intangible assets and goodwill [member] |  |  |
Statement [line items] |  |  |
Net cash inflows from divestment |  | $ (14) |

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