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NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
In millions
2018
2017
2016 1
Balance at Jan 1
$
1,186

$
1,242

$
809

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
134

129

86

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 2
(145
)
(109
)
(123
)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests 3
—

—

473

Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interests 4
—

(119
)
—

Cumulative translation adjustments
(39
)
41

(4
)
Other
2

2

1

Balance at Dec 31
$
1,138

$
1,186

$
1,242


1.
The 2016 activity presented in the table excludes a $202 million cash payment for the purchase of a noncontrolling interest, as the noncontrolling interest was classified as "Accrued and other current liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets.
2.
Distributions to noncontrolling interests is net of $27 million in 2018 ($20 million in 2017 and $53 million in 2016) in dividends paid to a joint venture, which were reclassified to "Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates" in the consolidated statements of income.
3.
Assumed in the ownership restructure of Dow Silicones. See Note 5 for additional information.
4.
On June 30, 2017, the Company sold its ownership interest in the SKC Haas Display Films group of companies. See Note 13 for additional information.