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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 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 year ended December 31, 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 year ended December 31, 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.DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    Discontinued operations, net of taxes, for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes discrete tax benefits of $20 million associated with the favorable resolution of certain tax contingencies related to NID. In addition, net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2019 included a $28 million refund from the taxing authorities related to discontinued operations.