Pro Forma Information – Viro Acquisition (Details)-K - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net sales	$ 6,730	$ 7,642
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$ (41)	$ 97
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$ (0.25)	$ 0.58
As Reported
Net sales	$ 6,156	$ 6,784
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$ (70)	$ 98
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$ (0.44)	$ 0.59
Vitro F&B Adjustments
Net sales	$ 574	$ 858
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	75	70
Financing Adjustments
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company	$ (46)	$ (71)

The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, per diluted share of common stock for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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