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	Mar. 05, 2025	Dec. 10, 2024	Sep. 08, 2023	Feb. 01, 2025	Feb. 03, 2024	May 24, 2025	Dec. 11, 2024
Opioid Litigation \| Settled litigation
Commitment and Contingencies
Litigation settlement amount awarded to other party			$ 1,236
Litigation settlement amount awarded to other party for attorney fees			$ 177
Litigation settlement					$ 1,413
Litigation settlement, net					$ 1,113
Settlement payments, installments term			11 years
Payable for attorney's fees and cost, installments term			6 years
Annual settlement payment	$ 138			$ 138
Opioid Litigation \| Settled litigation \| Other current liabilities
Commitment and Contingencies
Settlement amount payable to other party, including attorney fees				279		$ 148
Opioid Litigation \| Settled litigation \| Other long-term liabilities
Commitment and Contingencies
Settlement amount payable to other party, including attorney fees				$ 1,139		$ 982
Opioid Litigation \| Settled litigation \| State and subdivision
Commitment and Contingencies
Litigation settlement amount awarded to other party			$ 1,200
Opioid Litigation \| Settled litigation \| Native American tribes
Commitment and Contingencies
Litigation settlement amount awarded to other party			$ 36
Termination of the Merger with Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Commitment and Contingencies
Termination fee sought		$ 600
Amount of termination fee obligation due to failed covenants							$ 0