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TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY (Notes)

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TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY (Notes)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY COSTS
In the first quarter of 2018, we launched the first phase of a multi-year, enterprise-wide transformation strategy impacting our organization. Over the next several years additional phases will be implemented. The program includes investments, as well as changes in processes and technology, that impact global direct and indirect operating costs.
The table below presents the transformation strategy costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions):
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Transformation Strategy Costs:
Compensation and benefits $ 18  $ 41  $ 111  $ 149 
Total other expenses 26  22  90  58 
Total Transformation Strategy Costs $ 44  $ 63  $ 201  $ 207 
Income Tax Benefit from Transformation Strategy Costs (11) (16) (50) (50)
After Tax Transformation Strategy Costs $ 33  $ 47  $ 151  $ 157 
The income tax effects of transformation strategy costs are calculated by multiplying the amount of the adjustments by the statutory tax rates applicable in each tax jurisdiction.