v3.24.3
Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]  
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
The following table summarizes the activities for the periods ended September 30, which are recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue (in millions):
Third QuarterFirst Nine Months
2023202420232024
Beginning balance$1,277 $1,333 $588 $1,086 
Changes in accruals (a)148 122 1,067 911 
Payments(298)(227)(493)(730)
Foreign currency translation and other(54)29 (89)(10)
Ending balance$1,073 $1,257 $1,073 $1,257 
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(a)Excludes pension costs of $58 million and $158 million in the third quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively, and $117 million and $222 million in the first nine months of 2023 and 2024, respectively.