SPECIAL ITEMS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both [Abstract]

Merger-related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following breaks down merger-related costs incurred in 2018, 2017 and 2016 (in millions):

	2018		2017		2016
Consulting and professional services	$	45	$	52	$	32
Employee-related costs(a)	13		41		22
Banking fees	—		—		36
Legal and accounting fees	1		3		22
Other merger-related costs(b)	28		20		5
Total Merger-related Costs	$	87	$	116	$	117

(a) Employee-related costs consist primarily of severance, retention bonuses, and training and skill development.

(b) Other merger-related costs consist primarily of costs for marketing and advertising, IT, employee appreciation and company sponsored events, moving expenses, supplies, and other immaterial expenses.