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6. Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | in $ millions | Americas Materials Solutions | Americas Building Solutions | International Solutions | Total | | Carrying value, December 31, 2024 | 5,803 | 3,070 | 2,188 | 11,061 | | Acquisitions | 182 | 142 | 47 | 371 | | Foreign currency translation adjustment | 23 | 11 | 210 | 244 | | Divestitures | – | – | (3) | (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | Carrying value, June 30, 2025 | 6,008 | 3,223 | 2,442 | 11,673 | | | | | | | in $ millions | Americas Materials Solutions | Americas Building Solutions | International Solutions | Total | | Carrying value, December 31, 2023 | 4,417 | 2,752 | 1,989 | 9,158 | | Acquisitions | 1,426 | 333 | 385 | 2,144 | | Foreign currency translation adjustment | (40) | (12) | (114) | (166) | | Impairment charge for the period | – | – | (72) | (72) | | Divestitures | – | (3) | (201) | (204) | | Reclassified as held for sale | – | – | 201 | 201 | | Carrying value, December 31, 2024 | 5,803 | 3,070 | 2,188 | 11,061 | | | | | | | in $ millions | Americas Materials Solutions | Americas Building Solutions | International Solutions | Total | | Carrying value, December 31, 2023 | 4,417 | 2,752 | 1,989 | 9,158 | | Acquisitions | 1,120 | 57 | (6) | 1,171 | | Foreign currency translation adjustment | (17) | (6) | (57) | (80) | | Divestitures | – | – | (197) | (197) | | Reclassified from held for sale | – | – | 199 | 199 | | Carrying value, June 30, 2024 | 5,520 | 2,803 | 1,928 | 10,251 |
There were no charges for goodwill impairment in the six months ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024.
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