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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Operating activities    
Net earnings $ 577 $ 585
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 380 380
Asset impairment charges 5 0
Benefit from deferred income taxes (76) (156)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions and divestitures:    
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables (154) 68
(Increase) decrease in inventories (222) 147
Increase (decrease) in trade payables 36 (363)
Pension and other postretirement contributions (in excess of) less than expenses (39) (39)
Variable compensation payments (in excess of) less than expenses 44 73
Other items, net 196 227
Net cash provided by operating activities 747 922 Close
Investing activities    
Additions to properties and equipment (420) (649)
Proceeds from sale of businesses 0 38
Acquisition, net of cash acquired 0 (74)
Additions to capitalized software (4) (4)
Other items, net 22 9
Net cash used in investing activities (402) (680) Close
Financing activities    
Net increase in commercial paper and other borrowings 0 73
Proceeds from borrowings 1,237 796
Repayment of borrowings (1,039) (808)
Dividends paid to stockholders (285) (282)
Treasury stock purchases (200) (50)
Other items, net 14 (24)
Net cash used in financing activities (273) (295) Close
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 2 (1) Close
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 74 (54) Close
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 548 493
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 622 $ 439