DISPOSITION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

DISPOSITION

DISPOSITION

    On April 1, 2021, the Company sold its 40% ownership interest in Q2 Solutions® ("Q2 Solutions"), its clinical trials central laboratory services joint venture, to IQVIA Holdings, Inc. ("IQVIA"), its joint venture partner, for $760 million in an all-cash transaction. The sales price is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Prior to the transaction, the Company accounted for its minority interest as an equity method investment. As a result of the transaction, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a $314 million pre-tax gain in other income, net in the consolidated statement of operations based on the difference between the net sales proceeds and the carrying value of the investment, including $20 million of cumulative translation losses which were previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company also recorded $55 million of income tax expense related to the gain, consisting of $127 million of current income tax expense, partially offset by $72 million of deferred income tax benefit.

    Under a multi-year agreement, the Company will remain the strategic preferred laboratory provider for Q2 Solutions' clients, providing a range of lab testing capabilities to augment Q2 Solutions' core offerings and extend its industry leading suite of services.