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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
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Goodwill

The following table presents changes in goodwill balances as allocated to each business segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

In millionsPackaging Solutions North AmericaPackaging Solutions EMEATotal
Balance as of January 1, 2025
Goodwill$3,334 $76 $3,410 
Accumulated impairment losses (296)(76)(372)
Total3,038 — 3,038 
Goodwill additions/reductions (a)867 (c)3,362 (c)4,229 
Currency translation and other (b)1 407 408 
Balance as of September 30, 2025
Goodwill3,965 3,845 7,810 
Accumulated impairment losses (59)(76)(135)
Total$3,906 $3,769 $7,675 

(a) Includes write-offs of previously impaired goodwill of $237 million and accumulated impairment losses of $(237) million. 
(b) Represents the effects of foreign currency translations and reclassifications.
(c) Reflects the acquisition of DS Smith. See Note 8 - Acquisitions for further details.

Other Intangibles

Identifiable intangible assets comprised of the following: 

 September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
In millionsGross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Intangible AssetsGross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Intangible Assets
Customer relationships and lists$4,131 $481 $3,650 $394 $329 $65 
Tradenames, patents and trademarks, and developed technology471 74 397 57 57 — 
Software126 22 104 (a)12 12 — 
Land and water rights8 2 6 
Other20 5 15 
Total$4,756 $584 $4,172 $474 $402 $72 
(a) Of this balance, $64 million has been placed in service and $40 million is in development.
The Company recognized the following amounts as amortization expense related to intangible assets: 

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
In millions2025202420252024
Amortization expense related to intangible assets$73 $$190 $19 

Based on current intangibles subject to amortization, estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding years is as follows:

In millionsAmortization Expense
2025 (three months)$66 
2026292 
2027274 
2028270 
2029243 
Thereafter3,006 
Total$4,151