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NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Noncontrolling Interests
The following table summarizes the activity for equity attributable to noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:

Noncontrolling Interests
 
 
 
In millions
2019
2018
2017
Balance at Jan 1
$
1,138

$
1,186

$
1,242

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - continuing operations
74

102

102

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests - discontinued operations
13

32

28

Distributions to noncontrolling interests 1
(77
)
(145
)
(109
)
Impact of common control transaction 2
(353
)
—

—

Purchase of noncontrolling interests 3
(254
)
—

—

Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interests 4
—

—

(119
)
Cumulative translation adjustments
12

(39
)
41

Other
—

2

1

Balance at Dec 31
$
553

$
1,138

$
1,186

1.
Distributions to noncontrolling interests are net of $7 million in 2019 ($27 million in 2018 and $20 million in 2017) in dividends paid to a joint venture, which were reclassified to "Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates" in the consolidated statements of income. Also includes amounts attributable to discontinued operations of $7 million in 2019 ($37 million in 2018 and $28 million in 2017)
2.
Related to the separation from DowDuPont. See Note 4 for additional information.
3.
Relates to the acquisition of full ownership in a propylene oxide manufacturing joint venture, which occurred on October 1, 2019. See Note 25 for additional information. As a result of this arrangement, the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest was removed, and “Additional paid-in capital” was adjusted by $38 million.
4.
On June 30, 2017, the Company sold its ownership interest in the SKC Haas Display Films group of companies.