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Factoring and Notes Receivable
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]  
Factoring and Notes Receivable

Note 8. Factoring and Notes Receivable

 

The Company entered into arrangements with financial institutions to sell eligible trade receivable. During the periods ended June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company sold $66 and $27 million of eligible receivables, respectively, without recourse, and accounted for these arrangements as true sales.

 

The Company also received guaranteed bank notes without recourse, in settlement of accounts receivables, primarily in the Asia Pacific region. The Company can hold the bank notes until maturity, exchange them with suppliers to settle liabilities, or sell them to third party financial institutions in exchange for cash. During the periods ended June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company sold $47 and $105 million of bank notes, respectively, without recourse, and accounted for these as true sales.