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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2022
Cash Flow From (Used in) Operating Activities:    
Net earnings $ 4,129 $ 5,900
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities —    
Depreciation 945 943
Amortization of intangible assets 1,485 1,517
Share-based compensation 530 570
Trade receivables (424) (409)
Inventories (527) (1,224)
Other, net (1,915) (42)
Net Cash From Operating Activities 4,223 7,255 Close
Cash Flow From (Used in) Investing Activities:    
Acquisitions of property and equipment (1,447) (1,167)
Acquisitions of businesses and technologies, net of cash acquired (877) 0
Proceeds from business dispositions 40 48
Sales (purchases) of other investment securities, net (45) (3)
Other 20 14
Net Cash From (Used in) Investing Activities (2,309) (1,108) Close
Cash Flow From (Used in) Financing Activities:    
Net borrowings (repayments) of short-term debt and other (90) 37
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1 7
Repayments of long-term debt (1,447) (753)
Purchases of common shares (968) (3,110)
Proceeds from stock options exercised 133 126
Dividends paid (2,668) (2,486)
Net Cash From (Used in) Financing Activities (5,039) (6,179) Close
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (48) (173) Close
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (3,173) (205) Close
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year 9,882 9,799
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $ 6,709 $ 9,594