Amount of consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Oct. 01, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016
Batteries \| Berkshire Hathaway
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration			$ 4,213
Beauty Brands
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 11,360
Disposal Groups - Equity of New Company	$ 9,421	$ 9,400