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OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY | OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY Our primary measure of segment performance as shown in Note 29, "Segment Reporting", excludes certain items we do not believe are representative of the ongoing operations of the segment. Excluding these items from our segment measure of performance allows for better year over year comparison:
_______________ (1) Refer to Note 5, "Restructuring and Other Charges, Net," for additional information. (2) Refer to Note 10, "Goodwill," for additional information. (3) Refer to Note 23, "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information. (4) Refer to Note 28, Miscellaneous Income, Net for additional information. In connection with the passing of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we awarded a one-time bonus, totaling $23 million in the aggregate, to all U.S.-based non-incentive eligible employees of the Company as of December 31, 2017. The bonus is reflected within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in our Consolidated Statement of Earnings. During 2017, we determined that certain operating tax expenses related to prior periods had not been recognized in prior period earnings. We recorded a one-time charge of $2 million within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in our Consolidated Statement of Earnings as the impact of the adjustment was not material to our consolidated financial statements. |