STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 02, 2024	Jan. 03, 2023
Reduction of non-controlling interest	$ 1,007
Spinoff \| GE HealthCare
Ownership interest disposed of		80.10%
Retained earnings
Spinoff transaction adjustment	$ 11,375	$ 5,300

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The amount of the reduction or elimination during the period of a noncontrolling interest resulting from the parent's loss of control and deconsolidation of the entity in which one or more outside parties had a noncontrolling interest.

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The change in equity as a result of a spin-off transaction (a regular or reverse spin-off) which is based on the recorded amounts.

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