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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Operating      
Net earnings $ 1,714 $ 1,367 $ 1,250
Adjustments to reconcile Net earnings to Net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 356 440 438
Non-cash other charges 14 23 3
Exit of video manufacturing operations 24 0 0
Loss on ESN fixed asset impairment 0 147 0
Share-based compensation expenses 212 172 129
Gains on sales of investments and businesses, net 0 (3) (1)
Losses from the extinguishment of long-term debt 0 6 18
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions, dispositions, and foreign currency translation adjustments:      
Accounts receivable (180) (112) 3
Inventories 200 (242) (284)
Other current assets and contract assets (82) (1) (205)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and contract liabilities (144) 451 578
Other assets and liabilities (38) (91) (126)
Deferred income taxes (32) (334) 34
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,044 1,823 1,837 Close
Investing      
Acquisitions and investments, net (180) (1,177) (521)
Proceeds from sales of investments 19 46 16
Capital expenditures (253) (256) (243)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 0 0 6
Net cash used for investing activities (414) (1,387) (742) Close
Financing      
Net proceeds from issuance of debt 0 595 844
Repayment of debt (1) (285) (353)
Revolving credit facility renewal fees 0 0 (7)
Issuances of common stock 104 156 102
Purchases of common stock (804) (836) (528)
Payment of dividends (589) (530) (482)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest (5) (6) (5)
Net cash used for financing activities (1,295) (906) (429) Close
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 45 (79) (46) Close
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 380 (549) 620 Close
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,325 1,874 1,254
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 1,705 1,325 1,874
Cash paid during the period for:      
Interest paid 234 226 207
Income and withholding taxes, net of refunds $ 587 $ 307 $ 257