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Research, Development and Engineering
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Research and Development [Abstract]  
Research, Development and Engineering
Note 4. Research, Development and Engineering
Garrett conducts research, development, and engineering (“RD&E”) activities, which consist primarily of the development of new products and product applications. RD&E costs are included in Cost of goods sold. Customer reimbursements are netted against gross RD&E expenditures as they are considered a recovery of cost. RD&E costs are charged to expense as incurred unless the Company has a contractual guarantee of reimbursement from the customer, in which case the related costs are capitalized. Total RD&E expenses, net of customer reimbursements, amounted to the following:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2026202520262025
(Dollars in millions)
Research, development and engineering costs$39 $33 $120 $118 
As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $49 million and $52 million, respectively, of contractually reimbursable costs were capitalized. These amounts are recorded within Other current assets and Other assets in the Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet.