MASCO CORP /DE/, 10-K filed on 2/11/2020
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 31, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Cover page.      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2019    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 1-5794    
Entity Registrant Name MASCO CORPORATION    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 38-1794485    
Entity Address, Address Line One 17450 College Parkway,    
Entity Address, City or Town  Livonia,     
Entity Address, State or Province MI    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 48152    
City Area Code 313    
Local Phone Number 274-7400    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1.00 par value    
Trading Symbol MAS    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 11,280,228,700
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   277,735,100  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
   
Entity Central Index Key 0000062996    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash investments $ 697 $ 552
Receivables 997 990
Inventories 754 798
Prepaid expenses and other 90 84
Assets held for sale 173 342
Total current assets 2,711 2,766
Property and equipment, net 878 885
Goodwill 509 511
Other intangible assets, net 259 288
Operating lease right-of-use assets 176  
Other assets 139 90
Assets held for sale 355 853
Total assets 5,027 5,393
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable 697 736
Notes payable 2 8
Accrued liabilities 700 645
Liabilities held for sale 149 295
Total current liabilities 1,548 1,684
Long-term debt 2,771 2,971
Other liabilities 751 549
Liabilities held for sale 13 120
Total liabilities 5,083 5,324
Commitments and contingencies (Note T)
Masco Corporation's shareholders' equity    
Common shares, par value $1 per share Authorized shares: 1,400,000,000; Issued and outstanding: 2019 – 275,600,000; 2018 – 293,900,000 276 294
Preferred shares authorized: 1,000,000; Issued and outstanding: 2019 and 2018 – None 0 0
Paid-in capital 0 0
Retained deficit (332) (278)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (179) (127)
Total Masco Corporation's shareholders' deficit (235) (111)
Noncontrolling interest 179 180
Total equity (56) 69
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,027 $ 5,393
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,400,000,000 1,400,000,000
Common shares, shares issued (in shares) 275,600,000 293,900,000
Common shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 275,600,000 293,900,000
Preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 6,707 $ 6,654 $ 6,014
Cost of sales 4,336 4,327 3,794
Gross profit 2,371 2,327 2,220
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,274 1,250 1,191
Impairment charge for other intangible assets 9 0 0
Operating profit 1,088 1,077 1,029
Other income (expense), net:      
Interest expense (159) (156) (279)
Other, net (15) (14) (32)
Total other income (expense), net (174) (170) (311)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 914 907 718
Income tax expense 230 221 245
Income from continuing operations 684 686 473
Income from discontinued operations, net 296 98 107
Net income 980 784 580
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 45 50 47
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 935 $ 734 $ 533
Basic:      
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ 2.21 $ 2.06 $ 1.34
Income from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per share) 1.03 0.32 0.34
Net income, basic (in dollars per share) 3.24 2.38 1.68
Diluted:      
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) 2.20 2.05 1.33
Income from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per share) 1.02 0.32 0.33
Net income, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.22 $ 2.37 $ 1.66
Amounts attributable to Masco Corporation:      
Income from continuing operations $ 639 $ 636 $ 426
Income from discontinued operations, net $ 296 $ 98 $ 107
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 980 $ 784 $ 580
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 45 50 47
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation 935 734 533
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (Note O):      
Cumulative translation adjustment 6 (31) 133
Interest rate swaps 2    
Interest rate swaps   2 3
Pension and other post-retirement benefits (64) 9 63
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (56) (20) 199
Less: Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the noncontrolling interest:      
Cumulative translation adjustment (1) (15) 28
Pension and other post-retirement benefits (3) (2) 1
Less: Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest (4) (17) 29
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Masco Corporation (52) (3) 170
Total comprehensive income 924 764 779
Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest 41 33 76
Total comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 883 $ 731 $ 703
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income (loss) $ 980 $ 784 $ 580
Depreciation and amortization 159 156 127
Display amortization 12 21 25
Deferred income taxes (41) 4 13
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation 23 42 33
Gain on disposition of investments, net (1) (4) (4)
(Gain) loss on disposition of businesses, net (298) 0 13
Pension and other postretirement benefits (45) (47) (38)
Impairment of financial investments 0 0 2
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets 16 0 0
Stock-based compensation 35 27 38
Increase in receivables (37) (46) (140)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 58 (11) (78)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net (27) 108 67
Debt extinguishment costs 2 0 104
Other, net (3) (2) 9
Net cash from operating activities 833 1,032 751
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Retirement of notes (201) (114) (535)
Purchase of Company common stock (896) (654) (331)
Cash dividends paid (144) (134) (129)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (42) (89) (35)
Issuance of notes, net of issuance costs 0 0 593
Debt extinguishment costs (2) 0 (104)
Increase in debt 0 0 2
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 27 14 0
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation 23 42 33
Payment of debt (8) (1) (5)
Credit Agreement and other financing costs 2 0 0
Net cash for financing activities (1,291) (1,020) (577)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures (162) (219) (173)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired 0 (549) (89)
Proceeds from disposition of:      
Businesses, net of cash disposed 722 0 128
Short-term bank deposits 0 108 218
Property and equipment 34 14 24
Other financial investments 1 5 7
Purchases of short-term bank deposits 0 0 (106)
Other, net (13) (10) (34)
Net cash from (for) investing activities 582 (651) (25)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments 14 4 55
CASH AND CASH INVESTMENTS:      
Increase (decrease) for the year 138 (635) 204
At January 1 559 1,194 990
At December 31 $ 697 $ 559 $ 1,194
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Common Shares ($1 par value)
Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016 $ (96) $ 318 $ 0 $ (374) $ (235) $ 195
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income (loss) 779     533 170 76
Shares issued (19) 2 (21)      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (331) (9) (8) (314)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (15) (1)   (14)    
Cash dividends declared (129)     (129)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (35)         (35)
Stock-based compensation 29   29      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017 183 310 0 (298) (65) 236
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Reclassification of disproportionate tax effects (Refer to Note O) 0     59 (59)  
Total comprehensive income (loss) 764     734 (3) 33
Shares issued (9) 3 (4) (8)    
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (654) (19) (26) (609)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (19)     (19)    
Cash dividends declared (137)     (137)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (89)         (89)
Stock-based compensation 30   30      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 69 294 0 (278) (127) 180
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Total comprehensive income (loss) 924     935 (52) 41
Shares issued 15 3 12      
Shares retired:            
Repurchased (896) (20) (42) (834)    
Surrendered (non-cash) (10) (1)   (9)    
Cash dividends declared (146)     (146)    
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (42)         (42)
Stock-based compensation 30   30      
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ (56) $ 276 $ 0 $ (332) $ (179) $ 179
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 1 $ 1 $ 1
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
ACCOUNTING POLICIES ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation.    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Masco Corporation and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. We consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements.    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue as control of our products is transferred to our customers, which is generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with our customers. Our customers' payment terms generally range from 30 to 65 days of fulfilling our performance obligations and recognizing revenue.
We provide customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and co-operative advertising arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives. These customer programs and incentives are considered variable consideration. We include in revenue variable consideration only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the variable consideration is resolved. This determination is made based upon known customer program and incentive offerings at the time of sale, and expected sales volume forecasts as it relates to our volume-based incentives. This determination is updated each reporting period.
Certain product sales include a right of return. We estimate future product returns at the time of sale based on historical experience and record a corresponding refund liability. We additionally record an asset, based on historical experience, for the amount of product we expect to return to inventory as a result of the return, which is recorded in prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
We consider shipping and handling activities performed by us as activities to fulfill the sales of our products. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in net sales, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. We capitalize incremental costs of obtaining a contract and expense the costs on a straight-line basis over the contractual period if the cost is recoverable, the cost would not have been incurred without the contract and the term of the contract is greater than one year; otherwise, we expense the amounts as incurred. We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a financing component if the period between when we transfer our products or services and when our customers pay for our products or services is expected to be one year or less.
Customer Displays.    In-store displays that are owned by us and used to market our products are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; related amortization expense is classified as a selling expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Foreign Currency.    The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of shareholders' equity. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations in other income (expense), net.
Cash and Cash Investments.    We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash investments.
Short-Term Bank Deposits.    Occasionally, we invest a portion of our foreign excess cash in short-term bank deposits. These highly liquid investments have original maturities between three and twelve months and are valued at cost, which approximate their fair value. These short-term bank deposits are classified in the current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets, and interest income related to short-term bank deposits is recorded in our consolidated statements of operations in other income (expense), net.

A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Receivables.    We do significant business with a number of customers, including certain home center retailers. We monitor our exposure for credit losses on our customer receivable balances and the credit worthiness of our customers on an on-going basis and record related allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. Allowances are estimated based upon specific customer balances, where a risk of default has been identified, and also include a provision for non-customer specific defaults based upon historical collection, return and write-off activity. A separate allowance is recorded for customer incentive rebates and is generally based upon sales activity. Receivables are presented net of certain allowances (including allowances for doubtful accounts) of $36 million and $33 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Property and Equipment.    Property and equipment, including significant improvements to existing facilities, are recorded at cost. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are charged against earnings as incurred.
We review our property and equipment as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the property and equipment below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of property and equipment is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. Further, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of property and equipment at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining depreciation periods.
Depreciation.    Depreciation expense is computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Annual depreciation rates are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 2 to 10 percent, computer hardware and software, 17 to 33 percent, and machinery and equipment, 5 to 33 percent. Depreciation expense, including discontinued operations, was $132 million in 2019 and 2018 and $116 million in 2017.
Leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), accrued liabilities and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, notes payable, and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments in exchange for the right to use an underlying asset. ROU assets and lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred, and is reduced by any lease incentives received. We review our ROU assets as events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount of the ROU assets are not recoverable and exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of the ROU asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date of the lease as the discount rate in determining the present value of future lease payments. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease by using the current yields of our uncollateralized, publicly traded debts with maturity periods similar to the respective lease term, adjusted to a collateralized basis based on third-party data. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when there are relevant economic incentives present that make it reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We account for any non-lease components separately from lease components.
For operating leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized using the effective interest rate method over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense in the period incurred. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.



A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.    We perform our annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities, for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, are available. We compare the fair value of the reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. Fair value is determined primarily using a discounted cash flow method, which includes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), and requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based upon historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, and, currently, a two percent to three percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 8.0 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2019, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 10.0 percent to 12.0 percent for our reporting units. For our Masco Cabinetry reporting unit, we utilized a market approach to determine its fair value instead of the discounted cash flow method, as we were actively marketing the Masco Cabinetry business for sale and on November 14, 2019 we entered into a definitive agreement to sell the business. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.
We review our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired without regard to the business unit. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of an other indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying value. We utilize a relief-from-royalty model to estimate the fair value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. We consider the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. We also consider the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 8.0 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2019, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 11.0 percent to 13.0 percent for our other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We review our intangible assets with finite useful lives as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the assets below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the assets is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.
Refer to Note H for additional information regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.
Fair Value Accounting.    We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposure to fluctuations in earnings and cash flows resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and occasionally from changes in commodity costs and interest rate exposures. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, netted by counterparty, where the right of offset exists. The gain or loss is recognized in determining current earnings during the period of the change in fair value. We currently do not have any derivative instruments for which we have designated hedge accounting.




A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Warranty.    We offer limited warranties on certain products with warranty periods ranging up to the lifetime of the product to the original consumer purchaser. At the time of sale, we accrue a warranty liability for the estimated future cost to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products to satisfy our warranty obligations. Our estimate of future costs to service our warranty obligations is based upon the information available and includes a number of factors, such as the warranty coverage, the warranty period, historical experience specific to the nature, frequency and average cost to service the claim, along with industry and demographic trends.
Certain factors and related assumptions in determining our warranty liability involve judgments and estimates and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. We believe that the warranty accrual is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from our original estimates which would require us to adjust our previously established accruals. Refer to Note T for additional information on our warranty accrual.
A significant portion of our business is at the consumer retail level through home center retailers and other major retailers. A consumer may return a product to a retail outlet that is a warranty return. However, certain retail outlets do not distinguish between warranty and other types of returns when they claim a return deduction from us. Our revenue recognition policy takes into account this type of return when recognizing revenue, and an estimate of these amounts is recorded as a deduction to net sales at the time of sale.
Insurance Reserves.    We provide for expenses associated with workers' compensation and product liability obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change that would affect the estimated liability. Any obligations expected to be settled within 12 months are recorded in accrued liabilities; all other obligations are recorded in other liabilities.
Litigation. We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When a liability is probable of being incurred and our exposure in these matters is reasonably estimable, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.
Stock-Based Compensation.   We issue stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. Outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of long-term stock awards, stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights ("SARs"). We measure compensation expense for stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Such expense is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period of the stock awards, typically five years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement-eligible, generally at age 65. We measure compensation expense for stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Such expense is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period of the stock options, typically five years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement-eligible, generally at age 65. We measure compensation expense for RSUs at the expected payout of the awards. Such expense is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period of the units. We recognize forfeitures related to stock awards, stock options and RSUs as they occur.
We initially measure compensation expense for phantom stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period, typically five years. Phantom stock awards are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon vesting. We account for phantom stock awards as liability-based awards; the liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the awards are fully-vested and paid to the employees. We measure compensation expense for SARs using a Black-Scholes option pricing model; such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period, typically five years. SARs are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon exercise. We account for SARs using the fair value method, which requires outstanding SARs to be classified as liability-based awards. The liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the SARs are exercised and payment is made to the employees or the SARs expire. Refer to Note L for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Noncontrolling Interest.    We owned 68 percent of Hansgrohe SE at both December 31, 2019 and 2018. The aggregate noncontrolling interest, net of dividends, at December 31, 2019 and 2018 has been recorded as a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets.

A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Discontinued Operations. We report financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs only when the disposal of a component or a group of components represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flow from discontinued operations are not separately classified. Refer to Note B for further information regarding our discontinued operations.
Income Taxes.    Deferred taxes are recognized based on the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. The future realization of deferred tax assets depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income in future periods. Possible sources of taxable income include taxable income in carryback periods, the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences recorded as a deferred tax liability, tax-planning strategies that generate future income or gains in excess of anticipated losses in the carryforward period and projected future taxable income.
If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not (more than 50 percent likely) such deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. Significant weight is given to positive and negative evidence that is objectively verifiable. A company's three-year cumulative loss position is significant negative evidence in considering whether deferred tax assets are realizable, and the accounting guidance restricts the amount of reliance we can place on projected taxable income to support the recovery of the deferred tax assets.
The current accounting guidance allows the recognition of only those income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. We believe that there is an increased potential for volatility in our effective tax rate because this threshold allows for changes in the income tax environment and, to a greater extent, the inherent complexities of income tax law in a substantial number of jurisdictions, which may affect the computation of our liability for uncertain tax positions.
We record interest and penalties on our uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
The accounting guidance for income taxes requires us to allocate our provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories of earnings, such as other comprehensive income (loss). Subsequent adjustments to deferred taxes originally recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) may reverse in a different category of earnings, such as continuing operations, resulting in a disproportionate tax effect within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Generally, a disproportionate tax effect will be eliminated and recognized in income tax expense when the circumstances upon which it is premised cease to exist.
The disproportionate tax effect related to various defined-benefit pension plans will be eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at the termination of the related pension plans. The disproportionate tax effect relating to our interest rate swap hedge, which was terminated in 2012, will be eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) upon the maturity of the related debt in March 2022.
We record the tax effects of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income related to our foreign operations as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises.
Reclassifications.    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 presentation in the consolidated financial statements.







A. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Concluded)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new standard for leases, ASC 842, which changes the accounting model for identifying and accounting for leases. We adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the optional transition method, which allows for initial application of the new standard beginning at the adoption date. We elected the package of practical expedients that allows us to forgo reassessing a) whether any existing contracts are or contain leases, b) the lease classification for any existing leases, and c) whether initial direct costs for any existing leases are capitalized. We also elected the practical expedient to use hindsight with respect to lease renewals, terminations, and purchase options when determining the lease term and in assessing impairment of the assets related to leases existing at the time of adoption. As a result of the standard, we recorded $236 million of operating lease ROU assets, $45 million of short-term operating lease liabilities, and $214 million of long-term operating lease liabilities on the date of adoption which includes assets and liabilities that have subsequently been reclassified as held for sale or disposed of. Our accounting for finance leases remained unchanged. The standard did not impact our consolidated statements of operations or statements of cash flows.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities," which improves and simplifies accounting rules around hedge accounting and better portrays the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. We adopted ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not impact our financial position or results of operations.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which modifies the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to nonemployees to largely align it with the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees. We adopted ASU 2018-07 on January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not impact our financial position or results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which modifies the methodology for recognizing loss impairments on certain types of financial instruments, including receivables. The new methodology requires an entity to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure. Additionally, ASU 2016-13 amends the current available-for-sale security other-than-temporary impairment model for debt securities. ASU 2016-13 is effective for us for annual periods beginning January 1, 2020. This standard will impact the valuation of our credit losses relating to our receivables, however, we do not expect the standard to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract," which allows for the capitalization of certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. ASU 2018-15 allows for either retrospective adoption or prospective adoption to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We plan to adopt this standard prospectively effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2020 and do not expect that the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes," which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for us for annual periods beginning January 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this new pronouncement and the impact, if any, the adoption of this guidance has on our financial position and results of operations.
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DIVESTITURES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
DIVESTITURES DIVESTITURES
    On September 6, 2019, we completed the divestiture of our UK Window Group business ("UKWG"), a manufacturer and distributor of windows and doors, for proceeds of approximately $8 million, of which $2 million net of cash disposed was received upon sale. The remaining $6 million was accounted for as a note receivable that is expected to be collected within the next two years. In connection with the sale, we recognized a loss of $70 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, which is included in income from discontinued operations, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
On November 6, 2019, we completed the divestiture of our Milgard Windows and Doors business ("Milgard"), a manufacturer and distributor of windows and doors for proceeds of approximately $720 million, net of cash disposed, subject to final working capital adjustments. In connection with the sale, we recognized a gain on the divestiture of $368 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, which is included in income from discontinued operations, net in the consolidated statement of operations.
In 2019, we determined that the previously reported Windows and Other Specialty Products segment met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation as a result of the combined sale of UKWG and Milgard. These businesses represented all of our windows businesses and all remaining businesses in the Windows and Other Specialty Products segment.
Additionally, on November 14, 2019, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell Masco Cabinetry LLC ("Cabinetry"), a manufacturer of cabinetry products, for approximately $1.0 billion, consisting of $850 million in cash at closing and preferred stock issued by a holding company of the buyer with a liquidation preference of $150 million. The preferred stock will have a coupon of 8 percent until the first anniversary of issuance, 9 percent after the first anniversary and until the second anniversary of issuance,10 percent after the second anniversary of issuance and until the seventh anniversary of issuance, after which the rate will increase by 50 basis points up to a maximum of 15 percent for each period occurring during and after the seventh anniversary until all shares have been redeemed in full. The closing of the sale is expected during the first quarter of 2020, subject to customary closing conditions, and we expect to recognize a gain on the divestiture of approximately $600 million. We determined that the previously reported Cabinetry Products segment met the criteria to be classified as a discontinued operation as Cabinetry represents all of our cabinet businesses and all remaining businesses in the Cabinetry Products segment.
We determined that the assets and liabilities for Cabinetry, Milgard and UKWG met the held for sale criteria in accordance with ASC 205-20, Discontinued Operations, during 2019. Accordingly, these businesses' held for sale assets and liabilities were reclassified in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018 to assets held for sale or liabilities held for sale. We ceased recording depreciation and amortization for the held for sale assets upon meeting the held for sale criteria.
As the combined sale of UKWG and Milgard and the planned disposition of Cabinetry each represented a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results, these businesses were presented in discontinued operations separate from continuing operations for all periods presented. In addition, depreciation and amortization, capital expenditures, and significant non-cash operating and investing activities related to discontinued operations were separately disclosed.
The results of the windows businesses recorded in income from discontinued operations before income tax was a loss of $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and income of $40 million and $57 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The results of the cabinetry business recorded in income from discontinued operations before income tax were income of $107 million, $95 million and $109 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.






B. DIVESTITURES (Continued)
The major classes of line items constituting income from discontinued operations, net, in millions:
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Net sales
$
1,528

 
$
1,705

 
$
1,628

Cost of sales
1,184

 
1,343

 
1,236

Gross profit
344

 
362


392

Selling, general and administrative expenses
232

 
228

 
227

Impairment charge for goodwill (A)
7

 

 

Other income (expense), net
1

 
1

 
1

Income from discontinued operations
106

 
135

 
166

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net
298

 

 

Income before income tax
404

 
135

 
166

Income tax expense
(108
)
 
(37
)
 
(59
)
Income from discontinued operations, net
$
296

 
$
98

 
$
107

 
(A)
In the first quarter of 2019, we recognized a $7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to a decline in the long-term outlook of our windows and doors business in the United Kingdom.
The windows businesses included assets classified as held for sale of $660 million and liabilities classified as held for sale of $257 million in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2018. The cabinetry business included assets classified as held for sale of $528 million and $535 million and liabilities classified as held for sale of $162 million and $158 million in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The carrying amount of major classes of assets and liabilities included as part of the Cabinetry, Milgard, and UKWG discontinued operations, were as follows, in millions:
 
December 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Cash and cash investments
$

 
$
7

Receivables
76

 
163

Prepaid expenses and other
7

 
24

Inventories
90

 
148

Property and equipment, net
157

 
338

Operating lease right-of-use assets
4

 

Goodwill
181

 
387

Other intangible assets, net
1

 
118

Other assets
12

 
10

Total assets classified as held for sale
$
528

 
$
1,195

 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
103

 
$
190

Accrued liabilities
46

 
105

Other liabilities
13

 
120

Total liabilities classified as held for sale
$
162

 
$
415


    


B. DIVESTITURES (Concluded)
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale were required to be recorded at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. The estimated fair value less costs to sell of the held for sale businesses exceeded their carrying value, and therefore no adjustment to these long-lived assets was necessary.
Other selected financial information for Cabinetry, Milgard and UKWG during the period owned by us, were as follows, in millions:
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Depreciation and amortization
$
29

 
$
36

 
$
34

Capital expenditures
34

 
38

 
26

ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations
3

 

 


In conjunction with the divestiture of Milgard, we have entered into a Transition Services Agreement to provide administrative services subsequent to the separation. The fees for services rendered under the Transition Services Agreement are not expected to be material to our results of operations.     
In the fourth quarter of 2017, we divested Moores Furniture Group Limited ("Moores"), a manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom furniture in the United Kingdom. In connection with the divestiture we recognized a loss of $64 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, included in other, net, within other income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of operations. This loss resulted primarily from the recognition of $58 million of defined-benefit pension plan actuarial losses, net of tax, that were previously included within accumulated other comprehensive loss, due to the transfer of the plan assets and obligations to the purchaser in connection with the sale of the business. Prior to divestiture, the results of this business are included within income before income taxes in the consolidated statement of operations. This divestiture was not accounted for as a discontinued operation.
In the second quarter of 2017, we divested Arrow Fastener Co., LLC ("Arrow"), a manufacturer and distributor of fastening tools, for proceeds of $128 million. In connection with the divestiture we recognized a gain of $51 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, included in other, net, within other income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of operations. Prior to divestiture, the results of this business are included within income before income taxes in the consolidated statement of operations. This divestiture was not accounted for as a discontinued operation.
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ACQUISITIONS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS
On March 9, 2018, we acquired substantially all of the net assets of The L.D. Kichler Co. ("Kichler"), a leader in decorative residential and light commercial lighting products, ceiling fans and LED lighting systems. This business expands our product offerings to our customers. The results of this acquisition for the period from the acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements and are reported in the Decorative Architectural Products segment. The purchase price, net of $2 million cash acquired, consisted of $549 million paid with cash on hand. Since the acquisition, we have revised the allocation of the purchase price to identifiable assets and liabilities based on analysis of information as of the acquisition date that has been made available in the year after acquisition. The initial and final allocations of the fair value of the acquisition of Kichler is summarized in the following table, in millions.
 
Initial
 
Final
Receivables
$
101

 
$
100

Inventories
173

 
166

Prepaid expenses and other
5

 
5

Property and equipment
33

 
33

Goodwill
46

 
64

Other intangible assets
243

 
240

Accounts payable
(24
)
 
(24
)
Accrued liabilities
(25
)
 
(30
)
Other liabilities
(4
)
 
(5
)
Total
$
548

 
$
549


The goodwill acquired, which is generally tax deductible, is related primarily to the operational and financial synergies we expect to derive from combining Kichler's operations into our business, as well as the assembled workforce. The other intangible assets acquired consist of $59 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which is related to trademarks, and $181 million of definite-lived intangible assets. The definite-lived intangible assets consist of $145 million related to customer relationships, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years, and $36 million of other definite-lived intangible assets, which is being amortized over a weighted average amortization period of three years.
In the fourth quarter of 2017, we acquired Mercury Plastics, Inc., a plastics processor and manufacturer of water handling systems for appliance and faucet applications, for approximately $89 million in cash. This business is included in the Plumbing Products segment. This acquisition enhances our ability to develop faucet technology and provides continuity of supply of quality faucet components. In connection with this acquisition, we recognized $38 million of goodwill, which is tax deductible, and is related primarily to the expected synergies from combining the operations into our business.
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REVENUE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE
D. REVENUE
Our revenues are derived primarily from sales to customers in North America and Internationally, principally Europe. Net sales from these geographic markets, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Plumbing Products
 
Decorative Architectural Products
 
Total
Primary geographic markets:
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
2,605

 
$
2,723

 
$
5,328

International, principally Europe
1,379

 

 
1,379

Total
$
3,984

 
$
2,723

 
$
6,707

 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
Plumbing Products
 
Decorative Architectural Products
 
Total
Primary geographic markets:
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
2,552

 
$
2,656

 
$
5,208

International, principally Europe
1,446

 

 
1,446

Total
$
3,998

 
$
2,656

 
$
6,654

 
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
Plumbing Products
 
Decorative Architectural Products
 
Total (A)
Primary geographic markets:
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
2,362

 
$
2,206

 
$
4,568

International, principally Europe
1,370

 

 
1,370

Total
$
3,732

 
$
2,206

 
$
5,938


 
(A)
Total net sales for 2017 excludes net sales of $76 million relating to divestitures not included in discontinued operations. Divestitures not included in discontinued operations consists of our previously owned Arrow and Moores businesses which were disposed of in 2017.

We recognized increases to revenue of $2 million, $4 million, and $9 million in 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, for variable consideration related to performance obligations settled in previous periods.

We record contract assets for items for which we have satisfied our performance obligation but our receipt of payment is contingent upon delivery or other circumstances other than the passage of time. Our contract assets are recorded in prepaid expenses and other in our consolidated balance sheets. Our contract assets generally become unconditional and are reclassified to receivables in the quarter subsequent to each balance sheet date. Our contract asset balance was $2 million at both December 31, 2019 and 2018.

We record contract liabilities primarily for deferred revenue. Our contract liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. Our contract liabilities are generally recognized to net sales in the immediately subsequent reporting period. Our contract liability balance was $40 million and $39 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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INVENTORIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Finished goods
$
485

 
$
508

Raw materials
211

 
237

Work in process
58

 
53

Total
$
754

 
$
798



Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined by use of the first-in, first-out method.
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LEASES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
LEASES
F. LEASES
We have operating and finance leases primarily for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 23 years, some of which may include one or more renewal options with terms to extend the lease for up to an additional 20 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases prior to their expiration.
The components of lease cost included in income from continuing operations were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
Operating lease cost
$
49

Short-term lease cost
6

Variable lease cost
3

Finance lease cost:
 
Amortization of right-of-use assets
3

Interest on lease liabilities
1


Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
Operating cash flows for operating leases
$
58

Operating cash flows for finance leases
1

Financing cash flows for finance leases
8

 
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
 
Operating leases
27

Finance leases


    
Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
 
At December 31, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
 
Operating leases
10 years

Finance leases
11 years

 
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
 
Operating leases
4.6
%
Finance leases
3.4
%

F. LEASES (Concluded)
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, net
$

 
$
29

Notes payable

 
2

Accrued liabilities
38

 

Long-term debt

 
28

Other liabilities
162

 


Gross ROU assets under finance leases recorded within property and equipment, net were $42 million, and accumulated amortization associated with these leases was $13 million, at December 31, 2019.

At December 31, 2019, future maturities of lease liabilities (under ASC 842) were as follows, in millions:
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Year ending December 31,
 
 
 
2020
$
45

 
$
3

2021
39

 
3

2022
31

 
3

2023
21

 
3

2024
16

 
4

Thereafter
101

 
20

Total lease payments
253

 
36

Less: imputed interest
(53
)
 
(6
)
Total
$
200

 
$
30


Rental expense (under ASC 840) recorded in the consolidated statements of operations totaled approximately $63 million and $49 million during 2018 and 2017, respectively.
At December 31, 2018, future minimum operating lease payments (under ASC 840), including discontinued operations, were as follows, in millions: 2019 – $55 million; 2020 – $47 million; 2021 – $40 million; 2022 – $30 million; 2023 – $20 million; 2024 and beyond – $99 million.
LEASES
F. LEASES
We have operating and finance leases primarily for corporate offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, vehicles, and equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms up to 23 years, some of which may include one or more renewal options with terms to extend the lease for up to an additional 20 years, and some of which may include options to terminate the leases prior to their expiration.
The components of lease cost included in income from continuing operations were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
Operating lease cost
$
49

Short-term lease cost
6

Variable lease cost
3

Finance lease cost:
 
Amortization of right-of-use assets
3

Interest on lease liabilities
1


Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
Operating cash flows for operating leases
$
58

Operating cash flows for finance leases
1

Financing cash flows for finance leases
8

 
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
 
Operating leases
27

Finance leases


    
Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
 
At December 31, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
 
Operating leases
10 years

Finance leases
11 years

 
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
 
Operating leases
4.6
%
Finance leases
3.4
%

F. LEASES (Concluded)
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, net
$

 
$
29

Notes payable

 
2

Accrued liabilities
38

 

Long-term debt

 
28

Other liabilities
162

 


Gross ROU assets under finance leases recorded within property and equipment, net were $42 million, and accumulated amortization associated with these leases was $13 million, at December 31, 2019.

At December 31, 2019, future maturities of lease liabilities (under ASC 842) were as follows, in millions:
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Year ending December 31,
 
 
 
2020
$
45

 
$
3

2021
39

 
3

2022
31

 
3

2023
21

 
3

2024
16

 
4

Thereafter
101

 
20

Total lease payments
253

 
36

Less: imputed interest
(53
)
 
(6
)
Total
$
200

 
$
30


Rental expense (under ASC 840) recorded in the consolidated statements of operations totaled approximately $63 million and $49 million during 2018 and 2017, respectively.
At December 31, 2018, future minimum operating lease payments (under ASC 840), including discontinued operations, were as follows, in millions: 2019 – $55 million; 2020 – $47 million; 2021 – $40 million; 2022 – $30 million; 2023 – $20 million; 2024 and beyond – $99 million.
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Land and improvements
$
64

 
$
64

Buildings
497

 
470

Computer hardware and software
232

 
220

Machinery and equipment
1,103

 
1,088

 
1,896

 
1,842

Less: Accumulated depreciation
(1,018
)
 
(957
)
Total
$
878

 
$
885


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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 
Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2019
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2019
Plumbing Products
$
566

 
$
(340
)
 
$
226

Decorative Architectural Products
358

 
(75
)
 
283

Total
$
924

 
$
(415
)
 
$
509

 
Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2018
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2018
 
Additions (A)
 
Other (B)
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2019
Plumbing Products
$
568

 
$
(340
)
 
$
228

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$
226

Decorative Architectural Products
358

 
(75
)
 
283

 

 

 
283

Total
$
926

 
$
(415
)
 
$
511

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$
509

 
Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2017
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2017
 
Additions (A)
 
Other (B)
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2018
Plumbing Products
$
574

 
$
(340
)
 
$
234

 
$

 
$
(6
)
 
$
228

Decorative Architectural Products
294

 
(75
)
 
219

 
64

 

 
283

Total
$
868

 
$
(415
)
 
$
453

 
$
64

 
$
(6
)
 
$
511

                                                             
(A)
Additions consist of acquisitions.
(B)Other consists of the effect of foreign currency translation.
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets were $76 million and $86 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and principally included registered trademarks. During the first quarter of 2019, we recognized a $9 million impairment charge related to a registered trademark in our Decorative Architectural Products segment due to a change in the long-term net sales projections of lighting products. As a result of our 2018 acquisition, other indefinite-lived intangible assets increased by $59 million as of the acquisition date.
We completed our annual impairment testing of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarters of 2019, 2018 and 2017. There was no impairment of goodwill for any of our reporting units or of our other indefinite-lived intangible assets in any of these years, other than as disclosed above.
The carrying value of our definite-lived intangible assets was $183 million (net of accumulated amortization of $48 million) at December 31, 2019 and $202 million (net of accumulated amortization of $26 million) at December 31, 2018 and principally included customer relationships with a weighted average amortization period of 17 years in 2019 and 16 years in 2018. Amortization expense, including discontinued operations, related to the definite-lived intangible assets was $23 million, $20 million and $4 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As a result of our 2018 acquisition, definite-lived intangible assets increased by $181 million, as of the acquisition date.
At December 31, 2019, amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets during each of the next five years was as follows: 2020 – $24 million; 2021 – $16 million; 2022 – $12 million, 2023 – $11 million and 2024 –$11 million.
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OTHER ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER ASSETS OTHER ASSETS
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Equity method investments
$
11

 
$
11

Private equity funds

 
1

In-store displays, net
5

 
10

Deferred tax assets (Note R)
99

 
42

Other
24

 
26

Total
$
139

 
$
90


We recognized amortization expense, including discontinued operations, related to in-store displays of $12 million, $21 million and $25 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Cash spent for displays was $11 million, $10 million and $14 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in other, net within investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.
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ACCRUED LIABILITIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
ACCRUED LIABILITIES ACCRUED LIABILITIES
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Salaries, wages and commissions
$
141

 
$
143

Advertising and sales promotion
189

 
170

Interest
36

 
40

Warranty (Note T)
31

 
29

Employee retirement plans
41

 
40

Insurance reserves
37

 
31

Property, payroll and other taxes
18

 
14

Dividends payable
37

 
36

Deferred revenue
40

 
39

Product returns
25

 
22

Operating lease liabilities
38

 

Other
67

 
81

Total
$
700

 
$
645


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DEBT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT DEBT
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Notes and debentures:
 

 
 

7.125%, due March 15, 2020
$

 
$
201

3.500%, due April 1, 2021
399

 
399

5.950%, due March 15, 2022
326

 
326

4.450%, due April 1, 2025
500

 
500

4.375%, due April 1, 2026
498

 
498

3.500%, due November 15, 2027
300

 
300

7.750%, due August 1, 2029
235

 
235

6.500%, due August 15, 2032
200

 
200

4.500%, due May 15, 2047
299

 
299

Other
30

 
38

Prepaid debt issuance costs
(14
)
 
(17
)
 
2,773

 
2,979

Less: Current portion
2

 
8

Total long-term debt
$
2,771

 
$
2,971


All of the notes and debentures above are senior indebtedness and, other than the 7.75% Notes due 2029, are redeemable at our option.
On December 19, 2019, proceeds from the UKWG and Milgard divestitures were used to repay and early retire $201 million of our 7.125% Notes due March 15, 2020. In connection with this early retirement, we incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $2 million for the year ended 2019, which was recorded in interest expense.
On April 16, 2018, we repaid and retired all of our $114 million, 6.625% Notes on the scheduled repayment date.
On June 21, 2017, we issued $300 million of 3.5% Notes due November 15, 2027 and $300 million of 4.5% Notes due May 15, 2047. We received proceeds of $599 million, net of discount, for the issuance of these Notes. The Notes are senior indebtedness and are redeemable at our option at the applicable redemption price. On June 27, 2017, proceeds from the debt issuances, together with cash on hand, were used to repay and early retire $299 million of our 7.125% Notes due March 15, 2020, $74 million of our 5.95% Notes due March 15, 2022, $62 million of our 7.75% Notes due August 1, 2029, and $100 million of our 6.5% Notes due August 15, 2032. In connection with these early retirements, we incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $107 million, which was recorded as interest expense.    
On March 13, 2019, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with an aggregate commitment of $1.0 billion and a maturity date of March 13, 2024. Under the Credit Agreement, at our request and subject to certain conditions, we can increase the aggregate commitment up to an additional $500 million with the current lenders or new lenders. Upon entry into the Credit Agreement, our credit agreement dated March 28, 2013, as amended, with an aggregate commitment of $750 million, was terminated.
The Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured revolving credit facility available to us and one of our foreign subsidiaries, in U.S. dollars, European euros, British Pounds Sterling, Canadian dollars and certain other currencies for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit. Borrowings under the revolving credit loans denominated in any agreed upon currency other than U.S. dollars are limited to $500 million, equivalent. We can also borrow swingline loans up to $100 million and obtain letters of credit of up to $25 million; outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Agreement reduce our borrowing capacity. At December 31, 2019, we had no outstanding standby letters of credit under the Credit Agreement.



K. DEBT (Concluded)
Revolving credit loans bear interest under the Credit Agreement, at our option, at (A) a rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prime rate, (ii) the Federal Reserve Bank of New York effective rate plus 0.50% and (iii) if available, adjusted LIBO Rate plus 1.0% (the "Alternative Base Rate"); plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings; or (B) if available, adjusted LIBO Rate plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings. The foreign currency revolving credit loans bear interest at a rate equal to adjusted LIBO Rate, if available, plus an applicable margin based upon our then-applicable corporate credit ratings.
The Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring us to maintain (A) a net leverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, not exceeding 4.0 to 1.0, and (B) a minimum interest coverage ratio, as adjusted for certain items, not less than 2.5 to 1.0.
In order for us to borrow under the Credit Agreement, there must not be any default in our covenants in the Credit Agreement (i.e., in addition to the two financial covenants, principally limitations on subsidiary debt, negative pledge restrictions, legal compliance requirements and maintenance of properties and insurance) and our representations and warranties in the Credit Agreement must be true in all material respects on the date of borrowing (i.e., principally no material adverse change or litigation likely to result in a material adverse change, since December 31, 2018, no material ERISA or environmental non-compliance, and no material tax deficiency). We were in compliance with all covenants and no borrowings were outstanding at December 31, 2019
At December 31, 2019, the debt maturities during each of the next five years were as follows: 2020 – $2 million; 2021$402 million; 2022 – $329 million; 2023 – $3 million and 2024 – $3 million.
Interest paid was $157 million, $155 million and $175 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These amounts exclude $2 million and $104 million of debt extinguishment costs related to the early retirement of debt, which were recorded as interest expense and paid in 2019 and 2017, respectively.
Fair Value of Debt.    The fair value of our short-term and long-term fixed-rate debt instruments is based principally upon modeled market prices for the same or similar issues, which are Level 1 inputs. The aggregate estimated market value of our short-term and long-term debt at December 31, 2019 was approximately $3.0 billion, compared with the aggregate carrying value of $2.8 billion. The aggregate estimated market value was approximately $3.0 billion, at December 31, 2018, which equaled the aggregate carrying value of short-term and long-term debt at that date.
v3.19.3.a.u2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Our 2014 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan") provides for the issuance of stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. At December 31, 2019, outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of long-term stock awards, stock options, restricted stock units, and phantom stock awards.
Pre-tax compensation expense (income) included in income from continuing operations for these stock-based incentives was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Long-term stock awards
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
21

Stock options
4

 
3

 
3

Restricted stock units
3

 
4

 
2

Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights
4

 
(2
)
 
8

Total
$
31

 
$
25

 
$
34


At December 31, 2019, 13.9 million shares of our common stock were available under the 2014 Plan for the granting of long-term stock awards, stock options and restricted stock units.





L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)
Long-Term Stock Awards.    Long-term stock awards are granted to our key employees and non-employee Directors and do not cause net share dilution, as we repurchase and retire at least an equal number of shares in the open market. We granted 636,030 shares of long-term stock awards during 2019.
Our long-term stock award activity was as follows, shares in millions:

 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Unvested stock award shares at January 1
2

 
3

 
4

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
30

 
$
24

 
$
20

Stock award shares granted
1

 
1

 
1

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
36

 
$
41

 
$
34

Stock award shares vested
1

 
2

 
2

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
25

 
$
21

 
$
18

Stock award shares forfeited

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
35

 
$
31

 
$
24

Unvested stock award shares at December 31
2

 
2

 
3

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
34

 
$
30

 
$
24


At December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, there was $41 million, $46 million and $46 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock awards; such awards had a weighted average remaining vesting period of three years at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
The total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares which vested during 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $31 million, $56 million and $45 million, respectively.
Stock Options.    Stock options are granted to certain key employees. The exercise price equals the market price of our common stock at the grant date. These options generally become exercisable (vest ratably) over five years beginning on the first anniversary from the date of grant and expire no later than 10 years after the grant date.
We granted 561,280 shares of stock options during 2019 with a grant date weighted-average exercise price of approximately $36 per share. During 2019, 108,086 stock option shares were forfeited (including options that expired unexercised).





















L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

Our stock option activity was as follows, shares in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Option shares outstanding, January 1
4

 
5

 
7

Weighted average exercise price
$
21

 
$
16

 
$
15

Option shares granted
1

 

 

Weighted average exercise price
$
36

 
$
42

 
$
34

Option shares exercised
2

 
1

 
2

Aggregate intrinsic value on date of exercise (A)
$
33
 million
 
$
55
 million
 
$
47
 million
Weighted average exercise price
$
13

 
$
11

 
$
15

Option shares forfeited

 

 

Weighted average exercise price
$
34

 
$
31

 
$

Option shares outstanding, December 31
3

 
4

 
5

Weighted average exercise price
$
27

 
$
21

 
$
16

Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
6
 
5
 
4
Option shares vested and expected to vest, December 31
3

 
4

 
5

Weighted average exercise price
$
27

 
$
21

 
$
16

Aggregate intrinsic value (A)
$
63
 million
 
$
36
 million
 
$
147
 million
Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
6
 
5
 
4
Option shares exercisable (vested), December 31
2

 
3

 
4

Weighted average exercise price
$
21

 
$
16

 
$
13

Aggregate intrinsic value (A)
$
47
 million
 
$
34
 million
 
$
123
 million
Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
4
 
4
 
3
                                                                     
(A)
Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated using our stock price at each respective date, less the exercise price (grant date price) multiplied by the number of shares.
At December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, there was $9 million, $8 million and $7 million, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense (using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the grant date) related to unvested stock options; such options had a weighted average remaining vesting period of three years at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Weighted average grant date fair value
$
8.81

 
$
12.34

 
$
9.68

Risk-free interest rate
2.57
%
 
2.72
%
 
2.16
%
Dividend yield
1.35
%
 
1.02
%
 
1.19
%
Volatility factor
25.00
%
 
29.00
%
 
30.00
%
Expected option life
6 years

 
6 years

 
6 years


    




L. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Concluded)
The following table summarizes information for stock option shares outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2019, shares in millions:
 
Option Shares Outstanding
 
Option Shares Exercisable
 
Range of
Prices
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Option Term
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$
10 - 12
 
 
1 year
 
$11
 
 
$11
$
18 - 26
 
2
 
4 years
 
$21
 
2
 
$20
$
30 - 42
 
1
 
8 years
 
$37
 
 
$36
$
10 - 42
 
3
 
6 years
 
$27
 
2
 
$21


Restricted Stock Units. Under our Long Term Incentive Program, we grant restricted stock units to certain senior executives. These restricted stock units will vest and share awards will be issued at no cost to the employees, subject to our achievement of specified return on invested capital performance goals over a three-year period that have been established by our Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("Compensation Committee") for the performance period and the recipient's continued employment through the share award date. Restricted stock units are granted at a target number; based on our performance, the number of restricted stock units that vest can be adjusted downward to zero and upward to a maximum of 200% of the target number. During 2019, we granted 126,680 restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $39 per share, and 15,600 restricted stock units were forfeited. At December 31, 2019, there were 147,199 shares vested, but unissued. During 2018, we granted 113,260 restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $42 per share, and 11,600 restricted stock units were forfeited. During 2017, we granted 124,780 restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of approximately $34 per share.

Phantom Stock Awards and Stock Appreciation Rights.    Certain non-U.S. employees are granted phantom stock awards and historically have been granted SARs.
We recognized expense of $4 million in 2019, income of $1 million in 2018, and expense of $6 million in 2017 related to phantom stock awards. In 2019, 2018 and 2017, we granted 79,500, 98,140, and 104,580 shares, respectively, of phantom stock awards with an aggregate fair value of $3 million in 2019 and $4 million in both 2018 and 2017, and paid cash of $3 million in 2019, $6 million in 2018, and $5 million in 2017 to settle phantom stock awards.
We recognized income of $1 million in 2018 and expense of $2 million in 2017 related to SARs. During 2019, 2018 and 2017, we did not grant any SARs. We paid cash of $2 million, $5 million, and $4 million in 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, to settle SARs. At December 31, 2019, there were no outstanding SARs.
Information related to phantom stock awards and SARs was as follows, in millions:
 
Phantom Stock Awards
 
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
At December 31,
 
At December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Accrued compensation cost liability
$
5

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
2

Unrecognized compensation cost
$
3

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

Equivalent common shares

 

 

 


v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
We sponsor qualified defined-benefit and defined-contribution retirement plans for most of our employees. In addition to our qualified defined-benefit pension plans, we have unfunded non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans covering certain employees, which provide for benefits in addition to those provided by the qualified pension plans. Substantially all salaried employees participate in non-contributory defined-contribution retirement plans, to which payments are determined annually by the Compensation Committee.
Pre-tax expense included in income from continuing operations related to our retirement plans was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Defined-contribution plans
$
40

 
$
37

 
$
43

Defined-benefit pension plans
24

 
17

 
29

 
$
64

 
$
54

 
$
72


In addition to the pre-tax expense related to our defined-benefit pension plans, in 2017 we recognized $58 million of actuarial losses, net of tax, that were previously included within accumulated other comprehensive loss due to the disposition of a pension plan in connection with the divestiture of Moores, which was recorded within other income (expense), net.
As of January 1, 2010, substantially all our domestic and foreign qualified and domestic non-qualified defined-benefit pension plans were frozen to future benefit accruals. In December 2019, our Board of Directors approved a resolution to terminate our qualified domestic defined-benefit pension plans. As a result of this decision, the projected benefit obligations for these plans were increased to reflect the incremental cost to terminate the plans.
Changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Changes in projected benefit obligation:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Projected benefit obligation at January 1
$
896

 
$
155

 
$
961

 
$
170

Service cost
3

 

 
3

 

Interest cost
33

 
6

 
30

 
6

Actuarial loss (gain), net
149

 
13

 
(48
)
 
(9
)
Foreign currency exchange
(3
)
 

 
(7
)
 

Benefit payments
(44
)
 
(13
)
 
(43
)
 
(12
)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31
$
1,034

 
$
161

 
$
896

 
$
155

Changes in fair value of plan assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets at January 1
$
670

 
$

 
$
695

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
105

 

 
(25
)
 

Foreign currency exchange
(1
)
 

 
(4
)
 

Company contributions
56

 
13

 
52

 
12

Expenses, other
(6
)
 

 
(5
)
 

Benefit payments
(44
)
 
(13
)
 
(43
)
 
(12
)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
$
780

 
$

 
$
670

 
$

Funded status at December 31
$
(254
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(155
)






M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Amounts in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
At December 31, 2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Other assets
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Accrued liabilities
(1
)
 
(13
)
 
(1
)
 
(13
)
Other liabilities
(254
)
 
(148
)
 
(226
)
 
(142
)
Total net liability
$
(254
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(155
)

Unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
At December 31, 2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Net loss
$
520

 
$
57

 
$
448

 
$
47

Net prior service cost
4

 

 
3

 

Total
$
524

 
$
57

 
$
451

 
$
47


Information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Projected benefit obligation
$
1,019

 
$
161

 
$
882

 
$
155

Accumulated benefit obligation
1,019

 
161

 
882

 
155

Fair value of plan assets
763

 

 
655

 


The projected benefit obligation was in excess of plan assets for all of our qualified defined-benefit pension plans at December 31, 2019 and 2018 which had an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.
Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans, with the exception of service cost, is recorded in other income (expense), net, in our consolidated statement of operations. Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Service cost
$
3

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

Interest cost
39

 
6

 
36

 
6

 
44

 
6

Expected return on plan assets
(44
)
 

 
(48
)
 

 
(46
)
 

Recognized net loss
18

 
2

 
17

 
3

 
19

 
3

Net periodic pension cost
$
16

 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$
9

 
$
20

 
$
9


We expect to recognize $26 million of pre-tax net loss from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost in 2020 related to our defined-benefit pension plans. For plans in which almost all of the plan's participants are inactive, pre-tax net loss within accumulated other comprehensive loss is amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining life expectancy of the inactive plan participants. For plans which do not have almost all inactive participants, pre-tax net loss within accumulated other comprehensive loss is amortized using the straight-line method over the average remaining service period of the active employees expected to receive benefits from the plan.


M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Plan Assets.    Our qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation, which is based upon fair value, was as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
Equity securities
41
%
 
34
%
Debt securities
54
%
 
49
%
Other
5
%
 
17
%
Total
100
%
 
100
%

For our qualified defined-benefit pension plans, we have adopted accounting guidance that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and prescribes disclosures about fair value measurements. Accounting guidance defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date."
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018.
        Common and Preferred Stocks and Short-Term and Other Investments: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded or based on the active market for similar securities. Certain investments are valued based on net asset value ("NAV"), which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined by referencing the respective fund's underlying assets. There are no unfunded commitments or other restrictions associated with these investments.
        Private Equity and Hedge Funds: Valued based on an estimated fair value using either a market approach or an income approach, both of which require a significant degree of judgment. There is no active trading market for these investments and they are generally illiquid. Due to the significant unobservable inputs, the fair value measurements used to estimate fair value are a Level 3 input. Certain investments are valued based on NAV, which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined by referencing the respective fund's underlying assets. As there are no remaining investments valued at NAV, there are no unfunded commitments or other restrictions associated with these investments.
        Corporate, Government and Other Debt Securities: Valued based on either the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded or using pricing models maximizing the use of observable inputs for similar securities. This includes basing value on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings. Certain investments are valued based on NAV, which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined by referencing the respective fund's underlying assets. There are no unfunded commitments or other restrictions associated with these investments.
        Common Collective Trust Fund: Valued based on an amortized cost basis, which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined by reference to the respective fund's underlying assets, which are primarily cash equivalents. There are no unfunded commitments or other restrictions associated with this fund.
        Buy-in Annuity: Valued based on the associated benefit obligation for which the buy-in annuity covers the benefits, which approximates fair value. Such basis is determined based on various assumptions, including the discount rate, long-term rate of return on plan assets and mortality rate.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, as well as those valued at NAV using the practical expedient, which approximates fair value, in millions.



M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
 
At December 31, 2019
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Valued at NAV
 
Total
Plan Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common and Preferred Stocks:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
85

 
$

 
$

 
$
82

 
$
167

International
47

 

 

 
110

 
157

Private Equity and Hedge Funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 

 
2

 

 
2

International

 

 
17

 

 
17

Corporate Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
74

 

 

 
124

 
198

International

 
1

 

 

 
1

Government and Other Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 
3

 

 
148

 
151

International
29

 
38

 

 

 
67

Common Collective Trust Fund – United States

 
4

 

 

 
4

Buy-in Annuity - International

 
12

 

 

 
12

Short-Term and Other Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
2

 

 

 

 
2

International
2

 

 

 

 
2

Total Plan Assets
$
239

 
$
58

 
$
19

 
$
464

 
$
780

 
At December 31, 2018
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Valued at NAV
 
Total
Plan Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common and Preferred Stocks:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
81

 
$

 
$

 
$
21

 
$
102

International
37

 

 

 
89

 
126

Private Equity and Hedge Funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 

 
32

 

 
32

International

 

 
27

 
34

 
61

Corporate Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
34

 

 

 
102

 
136

International

 
1

 

 

 
1

Government and Other Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 
2

 

 
130

 
132

International
29

 
33

 

 

 
62

Common Collective Trust Fund – United States

 
4

 

 

 
4

Buy-in Annuity - International

 
11

 

 

 
11

Short-Term and Other Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

United States
1

 

 

 

 
1

International
2

 

 

 

 
2

Total Plan Assets
$
184

 
$
51

 
$
59

 
$
376

 
$
670


M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
Changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan Level 3 assets, were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
Fair Value, January 1
$
59

 
$
60

Purchases
4

 
6

Sales
(41
)
 
(12
)
Unrealized (losses) gains
(3
)
 
5

Fair Value, December 31
$
19

 
$
59


Assumptions.    Weighted average major assumptions used in accounting for our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Discount rate for obligations
2.50
%
 
3.80
%
 
3.30
%
Expected return on plan assets
3.00
%
 
7.00
%
 
7.25
%
Rate of compensation increase
%
 
%
 
%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost
3.80
%
 
3.30
%
 
3.50
%

The discount rate for obligations for 2019, 2018 and 2017 is based primarily upon the expected duration of each defined-benefit pension plan's liabilities matched to the December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 Willis Towers Watson Rate Link Curve. At December 31, 2019, such rates for our defined-benefit pension plans ranged from 1.1 percent to 3.0 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 2.4 percent or higher. At December 31, 2018, such rates for our defined-benefit pension plans ranged from 1.5 percent to 4.2 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 4.1 percent or higher. At December 31, 2017, such rates for our defined‑benefit pension plans ranged from 1.5 percent to 3.6 percent, with the most significant portion of the liabilities having a discount rate for obligations of 3.4 percent or higher. The decrease in the weighted average discount rate from 2019 to 2018 is principally the corresponding cost to terminate the domestic qualified defined-benefit pension plans, as well as, lower long-term interest rates in the bond markets. The increase in the weighted average discount rate from 2017 to 2018 is principally the result of higher long-term interest rates in the bond markets.
For 2019, we determined the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 3.00 percent for our domestic qualified defined-benefit pension plans based upon an analysis of expected and historical rates of return of various asset classes utilizing the current and long-term target asset allocation of the plan assets and the decision to terminate these plans in 2021. For 2019 our weighted average projected long-term rate of return on plan assets for the foreign qualified defined-benefit pension plans was 3.9 percent. For 2018 and 2017, our projected long-term rate of return on plan assets were 7.00 percent and 7.25 percent, respectively. The projected asset return at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 considered near term returns, including current market conditions as well as that pension assets are long-term in nature. The actual annual rate of return on our pension plan assets was positive 17.7 percent, negative 4.9 percent and positive 13.9 percent in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. For the 10-year period ended December 31, 2019, the actual annual rate of return on our pension plan assets was 7.4 percent.
The investment objectives seek to minimize the volatility of the value of our plan assets relative to pension liabilities and to ensure plan assets are sufficient to pay plan benefits. In 2019, we made substantial progress toward achieving our targeted asset allocation: 30 percent equities, 65 percent fixed-income, and 5 percent alternative investments (such as private equity, commodities and hedge funds).





M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Concluded)
The asset allocation of the investment portfolio was developed with the objective of achieving our expected rate of return and reducing volatility of asset returns, and considered the freezing of future benefits. The equity portfolios are invested in individual securities or funds that are expected to mirror broad market returns for equity securities. The fixed-income portfolio is invested in corporate bonds, bond index funds and U.S. Treasury securities. It is expected that the alternative investments would have a higher rate of return than the targeted overall long-term return of 3.00 percent. However, these investments are subject to greater volatility, due to their nature, than a portfolio of equities and fixed-income investments, and would be less liquid than financial instruments that trade on public markets. In anticipation of our decision to terminate the domestic qualified defined-benefit pension plans, we sold the majority of our alternative investments. Plan assets associated with private equity and hedge funds were $19 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $93 million at December 31, 2018.
The fair value of our plan assets is subject to risk including significant concentrations of risk in our plan assets related to equity, interest rate and operating risk. In order to ensure plan assets are sufficient to pay benefits, a portion of plan assets is allocated to equity investments that are expected, over time, to earn higher returns with more volatility than fixed-income investments which more closely match pension liabilities. Within equity, risk is mitigated by targeting a portfolio that is broadly diversified by geography, market capitalization, manager mandate size, investment style and process.
In order to minimize asset volatility relative to the liabilities, a significant portion of plan assets are allocated to fixed-income investments that are exposed to interest rate risk. Rate increases generally will result in a decline in fixed-income assets, while reducing the present value of the liabilities. Conversely, rate decreases will increase fixed income assets, partially offsetting the related increase in the liabilities.
Potential events or circumstances that could have a negative effect on estimated fair value include the risks of inadequate diversification and other operating risks. To mitigate these risks, investments are diversified across and within asset classes in support of investment objectives. Policies and practices to address operating risks include ongoing manager oversight, plan and asset class investment guidelines and instructions that are communicated to managers, and periodic compliance and audit reviews to ensure adherence to these policies. In addition, we periodically seek the input of our independent advisor to ensure the investment policy is appropriate.
Other.    We sponsor certain post-retirement benefit plans that provide medical, dental and life insurance coverage for eligible retirees and dependents based upon age and length of service. Substantially all of these plans were frozen as of January 1, 2010. The aggregate present value of the unfunded accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation was $10 million and $9 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Cash Flows.    At December 31, 2019, we expect to contribute approximately $50 million to our domestic qualified defined-benefit pension plans in 2020, which will exceed ERISA requirements. We also expect to contribute approximately $1 million and $13 million in 2020 to our foreign and non-qualified (domestic) defined-benefit pension plans, respectively.
At December 31, 2019, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter, relating to our defined-benefit pension plans, were as follows, in millions:
 
Qualified
Plans
 
Non-Qualified
Plans
2020
$
49

 
$
13

2021
834

 
12

2022
5

 
12

2023
5

 
12

2024
6

 
12

2025 - 2029
32

 
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
In September 2019, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, for retirement, of up to $2.0 billion of shares of our common stock in open-market transactions or otherwise, replacing the previous authorization established by our Board of Directors in 2017. In November 2019, we entered into an accelerated stock repurchase transaction whereby we agreed to repurchase a total of $400 million of our common stock with an initial delivery of 7.3 million shares. This transaction will be completed in February 2020, at which time we anticipate we will receive, at no additional cost, 1.2 million additional shares of our common stock resulting from expected changes in the volume weighted average stock price of our common stock over the term of the transaction.
During 2019, we repurchased and retired 20.1 million shares of our common stock (including 0.6 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of long-term stock awards granted in 2019), for cash aggregating $896 million. At December 31, 2019, we had $1.5 billion remaining under the 2019 authorization. During 2018, we repurchased and retired 18.6 million shares of our common stock (including 0.7 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of long-term stock awards granted in 2018) for cash aggregating $654 million. During 2017, we repurchased and retired 9.2 million shares of our common stock (including 0.9 million shares to offset the dilutive impact of long-term stock awards granted in 2017) for cash aggregating $331 million.
On the basis of amounts paid (declared), cash dividends per common share were $0.495 ($0.510) in 2019, $0.435 ($0.450) in 2018 and $0.405 ($0.410) in 2017.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.    The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Cumulative translation adjustments, net
$
273

 
$
266

Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net
(8
)
 
(10
)
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net
(444
)
 
(383
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(179
)
 
$
(127
)


The cumulative translation adjustment, net, is reported net of income tax benefit of $1 million and $2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net, is reported net of income tax expense of $4 million at both December 31, 2019 and 2018. The unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net, is reported net of income tax benefit of $117 million and $98 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]  
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of operations were as follows, in millions:
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
Statement of Operations Line Item
Amortization of defined-benefit pension and other postretirement benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actuarial losses, net
 
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
86

 
Other income (expense), net
Tax (benefit)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 
(13
)
 
 
Net of tax (A)
 
$
15

 
$
15

 
$
73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
4

 
Interest expense
Tax (benefit)
 

 

 
(1
)
 
 
Net of tax
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
3

 
 

                                                
(A)
The 2017 amortization of defined-benefit pension and other postretirement benefits includes $58 million, net of tax, due to the disposition of a pension plan in connection with the divestiture of Moores.
In addition to the above amounts, we reclassified $14 million of deferred currency translation losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statement of operations in conjunction with the disposition of UKWG in September 2019. In addition, as of March 31, 2018, we adopted ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." As a result of the adoption, we reclassified $59 million of the disproportionate tax benefit related to various defined-benefit plans from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained deficit.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our reportable segments are as follows:
Plumbing Products –  principally includes faucets, plumbing system components and valves, showerheads and handheld showers, tubs and shower bases and enclosures, toilets, spas, exercise pools and water handling systems.
Decorative Architectural Products –  principally includes paints and other coating products, lighting fixtures and LED lighting systems, and cabinet and other hardware.
The above products are sold to the residential repair and remodel and to a lesser extent the new home construction markets through home center retailers, online retailers, mass merchandisers, hardware stores, homebuilders, distributors and direct to the customer.
Our operations are principally located in North America and Europe. Our country of domicile is the United States of America.
Other than those assets specifically identified within a segment, corporate assets consist primarily of property and equipment, right-of-use assets, deferred tax assets, cash and cash investments and other investments.
Our segments are based upon similarities in products and represent the aggregation of operating units, for which financial information is regularly evaluated by our corporate operating executive in determining resource allocation and assessing performance, and is periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors. Accounting policies for the segments are the same as those for us. We primarily evaluate performance based upon operating profit and, other than general corporate expense, allocate specific corporate overhead to each segment.
As described in Note B, our previously reported Windows and Other Specialty Products as well as Cabinetry Products segments have been classified as discontinued operations, which required retrospective application to the balance sheets and statements of operations, as well as, additional disclosures of certain cash flow financial information for all periods presented. Amounts for shared general and administrative operating expenses that were allocated to these businesses in prior periods have been re-allocated to general corporate expense.

P. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)
Divestitures not included in discontinued operations consists of our previously owned Arrow and Moores businesses which were disposed of in 2017, but were not accounted for as discontinued operations.
Information by segment and geographic area was as follows, in millions:
 
Net Sales
(1)(2)(3)(4)
 
Operating Profit
(5)
 
Assets at
December 31 (6)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Our operations by segment were:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Plumbing Products
$
3,984

 
$
3,998

 
$
3,732

 
$
708

 
$
715

 
$
702

 
$
2,375

 
$
2,253

 
$
2,298

Decorative Architectural Products
2,723

 
2,656

 
2,206

 
480

 
456

 
438

 
1,526

 
1,534

 
965

Total
$
6,707

 
$
6,654

 
$
5,938

 
$
1,188

 
$
1,171

 
$
1,140

 
$
3,901

 
$
3,787

 
$
3,263

Our operations by geographic area were:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
5,328

 
$
5,208

 
$
4,568

 
$
987

 
$
954

 
$
924

 
$
2,785

 
$
2,729

 
$
2,131

International, principally Europe
1,379

 
1,446

 
1,370

 
201

 
217

 
216

 
1,116

 
1,058

 
1,132

Total, as above
6,707

 
6,654

 
5,938

 
1,188

 
1,171

 
1,140

 
3,901

 
3,787

 
3,263

Divestitures not included in discontinued operations

 

 
76

 

 

 
(6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales, as reported
$
6,707

 
$
6,654

 
$
6,014

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General corporate expense, net (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(100
)
 
(94
)
 
(105
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating profit, as reported
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,088

 
1,077

 
1,029

 
 

 
 

 
 

Other income (expense), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
(174
)
 
(170
)
 
(311
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
914

 
$
907

 
$
718

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
598

 
411

 
1,069

Assets held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
528

 
1,195

 
1,202

Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
5,027

 
$
5,393

 
$
5,534



























P. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Concluded)
 
Property Additions (7)
 
Depreciation and
Amortization
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Our operations by segment were:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plumbing Products
$
108

 
$
120

 
$
115

 
$
80

 
$
77

 
$
63

Decorative Architectural Products
18

 
54

 
19

 
41

 
35

 
16

 
126

 
174

 
134

 
121

 
112

 
79

Unallocated amounts, principally related to corporate assets
2

 
7

 
12

 
9

 
8

 
13

Divestitures not included in discontinued operations

 

 
1

 

 

 
1

Discontinued operations
34

 
38

 
26

 
29

 
36

 
34

Total
$
162

 
$
219

 
$
173

 
$
159

 
$
156

 
$
127

(1)
Included in net sales were export sales from the U.S. of $244 million, $237 million and $207 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(2)
Excluded from net sales were intra-company sales between segments of less than one percent in 2019, 2018 and 2017.
(3)
Included in net sales were sales to one customer of $2,481 million, $2,457 million and $2,341 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Such net sales were included in each of our segments.
(4)
Net sales from our operations in the U.S. were $5,127 million, $5,034 million and $4,352 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(5)
General corporate expense, net included those expenses not specifically attributable to our segments.
(6)
Long-lived assets of our operations in the U.S. and Europe were $1,198 million and $470 million, $1,119 million and $446 million, and $777 million and $431 million at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(7)
Property additions exclude amounts paid for long-lived assets as part of acquisitions. Refer to Note C for further information.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Other, net, which is included in other income (expense), net, was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Loss on sales of businesses, net (A)
$

 
$

 
$
(13
)
Income from cash and cash investments and short-term bank deposits
3

 
5

 
4

Equity investment income, net
1

 
3

 
1

Realized gains from private equity funds

 
1

 
3

Impairment of private equity funds

 

 
(2
)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
2

 
(8
)
 

Net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit cost
(21
)
 
(14
)
 
(26
)
Other items, net

 
(1
)
 
1

Total other, net
$
(15
)
 
$
(14
)
 
$
(32
)

                                                             
(A) Included in loss on sales of businesses, net for 2017 is a loss of $64 million related to the divestiture of Moores and a gain of$51 million related to the divestiture of Arrow.
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INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
 
 
 
 
 
(In Millions)

 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Income from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. 
$
684

 
$
670

 
$
562

Foreign
230

 
237

 
156

 
$
914

 
$
907

 
$
718

Income tax expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Currently payable:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Federal
$
155

 
$
115

 
$
142

State and local
46

 
29

 
22

Foreign
70

 
74

 
67

Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Federal
(23
)
 
12

 
12

State and local
(15
)
 

 

Foreign
(3
)
 
(9
)
 
2

 
$
230

 
$
221

 
$
245

Deferred tax assets at December 31:
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables
$
7

 
$
3

 
 
Inventories
15

 
16

 
 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation
15

 
23

 
 
Accrued liabilities
48

 
58

 
 
Long-term liabilities
176

 
149

 
 
Net operating loss carryforward
63

 
51

 
 
Tax credit carryforward
9

 
9

 
 
 
333

 
309

 
 
Valuation allowance
(38
)
 
(43
)
 
 
 
295

 
266

 
 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment
73

 
87

 
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
42

 

 
 
Intangibles
71

 
139

 
 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries
10

 
9

 
 
Other
22

 
14

 
 
 
218

 
249

 
 
Net deferred tax asset at December 31
$
77

 
$
17

 
 

The net deferred tax asset consisted of net deferred tax assets (included in other assets) of $99 million and $42 million, and net deferred tax liabilities (included in other liabilities) of $22 million and $25 million, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
We continue to maintain a valuation allowance on certain state and foreign deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019. Should we determine that we would not be able to realize our remaining deferred tax assets, or the deferred tax assets that currently have a valuation allowance become realizable in these jurisdictions in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be recorded in the period such determination is made.



R. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The current portion of the state and local income tax includes an $8 million, $8 million and $5 million tax benefit from the reversal of an accrual for uncertain tax positions resulting primarily from the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The deferred portion of the state and local taxes includes a $1 million tax benefit in 2019, 2018 and 2017, resulting from changes in valuation allowances against state and local deferred tax assets. The deferred portion of the foreign taxes includes a $4 million and $2 million tax benefit in 2019 and 2018, respectively, from a change in the valuation allowances against foreign deferred tax assets.
Due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("2017 Tax Act") on December 22, 2017, we recorded a $20 million tax benefit from the elimination of a deferred tax liability previously recorded on undistributed foreign earnings as a result of the change from a worldwide to a territorial system of taxation. This tax benefit was offset by a $3 million tax charge resulting from the re-measurement of our remaining net deferred tax assets due to a reduction in the U.S. Federal corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent.
In addition, the 2017 Tax Act requires a mandatory deemed repatriation of undistributed foreign earnings resulting in a toll charge of 15.5 percent on earnings related to cash and liquid assets and 8 percent on earnings for non-liquid assets. Due to the ability to offset positive foreign earnings with existing foreign deficits, we did not pay any toll charge related to our undistributed foreign earnings.
The $64 million loss from the divestiture of Moores that was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2017 provided no tax benefit.
Our capital allocation strategy includes reinvesting in our business, balancing share repurchases with potential acquisitions and maintaining an appropriate dividend. In order to provide greater flexibility in the execution of our capital allocation strategy, we may repatriate earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries. Our deferred tax balance on investment in foreign subsidiaries reflects the impact of all taxable temporary differences, including those related to substantially all undistributed foreign earnings, except those that are legally restricted. As a result of the enactment of the 2017 Tax Act, our deferred tax balance on investment in foreign subsidiaries consists primarily of foreign withholding taxes.
Of the $72 million and $60 million deferred tax assets related to the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, $44 million and $32 million, respectively, will expire between 2021 and 2036 and $28 million has no expiration.
A reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense on income from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate
21
 %
 
21
 %
 
35
 %
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit
3

 
3

 
2

Higher (lower) taxes on foreign earnings
2

 
2

 
(1
)
U.S. and foreign taxes on distributed and undistributed foreign earnings
1

 
1

 
1

Domestic production deduction

 

 
(1
)
Stock-based compensation
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(3
)
Business divestitures with no tax impact

 

 
5

Change in U.S. Federal tax law

 

 
(3
)
Other, net
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Effective tax rate
25
 %
 
24
 %
 
34
 %

Income taxes paid were $384 million, $231 million and $258 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
    


R. INCOME TAXES (Concluded)
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, is as follows, in millions:
 
Uncertain
Tax Positions
 
Interest and
Penalties
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2018
$
54

 
$
8

 
$
62

Current year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
13

 

 
13

Reductions
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Prior year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
1

 

 
1

Reductions
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense

 
1

 
1

Balance at December 31, 2018
$
58

 
$
9

 
$
67

Current year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
14

 

 
14

Reductions
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Prior year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
1

 

 
1

Lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
Interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense

 
1

 
1

Balance at December 31, 2019
$
63

 
$
10

 
$
73


If recognized, $50 million and $46 million of the liability for uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, net of any U.S. Federal tax benefit, would impact our effective tax rate.
Of the $73 million and $67 million total liability for uncertain tax positions (including related interest and penalties) at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, $68 million and $64 million are recorded in other liabilities, respectively, and $5 million and $3 million are recorded as a net offset to other assets, respectively.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction, and various local, state and foreign jurisdictions. We continue to participate in the Compliance Assurance Process ("CAP"). CAP is a real-time audit of the U.S. Federal income tax return that allows the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), working in conjunction with us, to determine tax return compliance with the U.S. Federal tax law prior to filing the return. This program provides us with greater certainty about our tax liability for a given year within months, rather than years, of filing our annual tax return and greatly reduces the need for recording a liability for U.S. Federal uncertain tax positions. The IRS has completed their examination of our consolidated U.S. Federal tax returns through 2018. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to state or foreign income tax examinations on filed returns for years before 2016.
As a result of tax audit closings, settlements and the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations in various jurisdictions within the next 12 months, we anticipate that it is reasonably possible the liability for uncertain tax positions could be reduced by approximately $9 million.
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Numerator (basic and diluted):
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
639

 
$
636

 
$
426

Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards
4

 
6

 
4

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders          
635

 
630

 
422

Income from discontinued operations, net
296

 
98

 
107

Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards
2

 
1

 
1

Income from discontinued operations, net attributable to common shareholders
294

 
97

 
106

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
929

 
$
727

 
$
528

 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)
287

 
305

 
314

Add: Stock option dilution
1

 
2

 
4

Diluted common shares
288

 
307

 
318


We follow accounting guidance regarding determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities. This accounting guidance clarifies that share-based payment awards that entitle their holders to receive non-forfeitable dividends prior to vesting should be considered participating securities. We have granted restricted stock awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends on unvested shares; such unvested restricted stock awards are considered participating securities. As participating securities, the unvested shares are required to be included in the calculation of our basic income per common share, using the "two-class method." The two-class method of computing income per common share is an allocation method that calculates income per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we allocated dividends and undistributed earnings to the participating securities.
Additionally, 854,000, 710,000 and 354,000 common shares for 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, related to stock options and 20,000 common shares for 2018, related to restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted income per common share due to their antidilutive effect.
Common shares outstanding included on our balance sheet and for the calculation of income per common share do not include unvested stock awards (2 million common shares at both December 31, 2019 and 2018); shares outstanding for legal requirements included all common shares that have voting rights (including unvested stock awards).
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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation.    We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. The types of matters may include, among others: competition, product liability, employment, warranty, advertising, contract, personal injury, environmental, intellectual property, and insurance coverage. We believe we have adequate defenses in these matters and that the likelihood that the outcome of these matters would have a material adverse effect on us is remote. However, there is no assurance that we will prevail in these matters, and we could, in the future, incur judgments, enter into settlements of claims or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of these matters, which could materially impact our results of operations.
Warranty.    Changes in our warranty liability were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
Balance at January 1
$
81

 
$
78

Accruals for warranties issued during the year
34

 
34

Accruals related to pre-existing warranties
1

 
(2
)
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year
(31
)
 
(29
)
Other, net (including currency translation)
(1
)
 

Balance at December 31
$
84

 
$
81


Other Matters.    We enter into contracts, which include reasonable and customary indemnifications that are standard for the industries in which we operate. Such indemnifications include claims made against builders by homeowners for issues relating to our products and workmanship. In conjunction with divestitures and other transactions, we occasionally provide reasonable and customary indemnifications. We have never had to pay a material amount related to these indemnifications, and we evaluate the probability that amounts may be incurred and record an estimated liability when it is probable and reasonably estimable.
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INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

Our quarterly results attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows:
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
 
 
 
(In Millions, Except Per Common Share Data)
 
 
Total Year
 
December 31
 
September 30
 
June 30
 
March 31
2019
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
 
$
6,707

 
$
1,639

 
$
1,716

 
$
1,839

 
$
1,513

Gross profit
 
$
2,371

 
$
565

 
$
611

 
$
673

 
$
522

Income from continuing operations
 
$
639

 
$
158

 
$
163

 
$
211

 
$
107

Net income (1)
 
$
935

 
$
453

 
$
126

 
$
240

 
$
116

Income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.21

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.73

 
$
0.36

Net income
 
$
3.24

 
$
1.60

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.82

 
$
0.39

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.20

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.36

Net income
 
$
3.22

 
$
1.59

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.82

 
$
0.39

2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
6,654

 
$
1,635

 
$
1,665

 
$
1,838

 
$
1,516

Gross profit
 
$
2,327

 
$
568

 
$
570

 
$
648

 
$
541

Income from continuing operations
 
$
636

 
$
172

 
$
150

 
$
178

 
$
136

Net income
 
$
734

 
$
194

 
$
180

 
$
211

 
$
149

Income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.06

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.43

Net income
 
$
2.38

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.59

 
$
0.69

 
$
0.48

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.05

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.43

Net income
 
$
2.37

 
$
0.64

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.68

 
$
0.47


(1)
Net income includes $295 million and $(37) million of income (loss) from discontinued operations, net for the quarters ended December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, respectively, which includes the gain (loss) on the sale of the Milgard and UKWG divestitures, respectively.
Income per common share amounts for the four quarters of December 31, 2019 and 2018 may not total to the income per common share amounts for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 due to the allocation of income to participating securities.
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SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
 
 
(In Millions)
 
Column A
 
Column B
 
Column C
 
 
Column D
 
 
Column E
 
 
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
 
 
 
Description
 
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Charged
to Other
Accounts
 
 
Deductions
 
 
Balance at
End of
Period
Allowances for doubtful accounts, deducted from accounts receivable in the balance sheet (d):
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

2019
 
$
5

 
$
1

 
$

 
 
$
(2
)
 
(a)
$
4

2018
 
$
4

 
$
3

 
$

 
 
$
(2
)
 
(a)
$
5

2017
 
$
5

 
$
1

 
$

 
 
$
(2
)
 
(a)
$
4

Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

2019
 
$
43

 
$

 
$

 
 
$
(5
)
 
(b)
$
38

2018
 
$
47

 
$

 
$

 
 
$
(4
)
 
(c)
$
43

2017
 
$
45

 
$

 
$
2

 
(d)
$

 
 
$
47

                                                               
(a)
Deductions, representing uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries of accounts written off in prior years.
(b)
$5 million net reduction to valuation allowance recorded as an income tax benefit.
(c)
$3 million net reduction to valuation allowance recorded as an income tax benefit and $1 million reduction recorded primarily in other comprehensive income (loss).
(d)
$2 million adjustment to the valuation allowance was recorded primarily in other comprehensive income (loss).
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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation.    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Masco Corporation and all majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. We consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements
Use of Estimates and Assumptions in the Preparation of Financial Statements.    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition.    We recognize revenue as control of our products is transferred to our customers, which is generally at the time of shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual terms with our customers. Our customers' payment terms generally range from 30 to 65 days of fulfilling our performance obligations and recognizing revenue.
We provide customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and co-operative advertising arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives. These customer programs and incentives are considered variable consideration. We include in revenue variable consideration only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the variable consideration is resolved. This determination is made based upon known customer program and incentive offerings at the time of sale, and expected sales volume forecasts as it relates to our volume-based incentives. This determination is updated each reporting period.
Certain product sales include a right of return. We estimate future product returns at the time of sale based on historical experience and record a corresponding refund liability. We additionally record an asset, based on historical experience, for the amount of product we expect to return to inventory as a result of the return, which is recorded in prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
We consider shipping and handling activities performed by us as activities to fulfill the sales of our products. Amounts billed for shipping and handling are included in net sales, while costs incurred for shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. We capitalize incremental costs of obtaining a contract and expense the costs on a straight-line basis over the contractual period if the cost is recoverable, the cost would not have been incurred without the contract and the term of the contract is greater than one year; otherwise, we expense the amounts as incurred. We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a financing component if the period between when we transfer our products or services and when our customers pay for our products or services is expected to be one year or less.
Customer Displays
Customer Displays.    In-store displays that are owned by us and used to market our products are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets and are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years; related amortization expense is classified as a selling expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency.    The financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the year. The resulting cumulative translation adjustments have been recorded in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of shareholders' equity. Realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations in other income (expense), net.
Cash and Cash Investments
Cash and Cash Investments.    We consider all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash investments.
Short-Term Bank Deposits
Short-Term Bank Deposits.    Occasionally, we invest a portion of our foreign excess cash in short-term bank deposits. These highly liquid investments have original maturities between three and twelve months and are valued at cost, which approximate their fair value. These short-term bank deposits are classified in the current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets, and interest income related to short-term bank deposits is recorded in our consolidated statements of operations in other income (expense), net.

Receivables
Receivables.    We do significant business with a number of customers, including certain home center retailers. We monitor our exposure for credit losses on our customer receivable balances and the credit worthiness of our customers on an on-going basis and record related allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. Allowances are estimated based upon specific customer balances, where a risk of default has been identified, and also include a provision for non-customer specific defaults based upon historical collection, return and write-off activity. A separate allowance is recorded for customer incentive rebates and is generally based upon sales activity. Receivables are presented net of certain allowances (including allowances for doubtful accounts) of $36 million and $33 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment.    Property and equipment, including significant improvements to existing facilities, are recorded at cost. Upon retirement or disposal, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance and repair costs are charged against earnings as incurred.
We review our property and equipment as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the property and equipment below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of property and equipment is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. Further, we evaluate the remaining useful lives of property and equipment at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining depreciation periods.
Depreciation
Depreciation.    Depreciation expense is computed principally using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Annual depreciation rates are as follows: buildings and land improvements, 2 to 10 percent, computer hardware and software, 17 to 33 percent, and machinery and equipment, 5 to 33 percent. Depreciation expense, including discontinued operations, was $132 million in 2019 and 2018 and $116 million in 2017.
Leases
Leases. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”), accrued liabilities and other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease ROU assets are included in property and equipment, net, notes payable, and long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the duration of the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments in exchange for the right to use an underlying asset. ROU assets and lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to the commencement date and initial direct costs incurred, and is reduced by any lease incentives received. We review our ROU assets as events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount of the ROU assets are not recoverable and exceed their fair values. If the carrying amount of the ROU asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value.
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date of the lease as the discount rate in determining the present value of future lease payments. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease by using the current yields of our uncollateralized, publicly traded debts with maturity periods similar to the respective lease term, adjusted to a collateralized basis based on third-party data. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when there are relevant economic incentives present that make it reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We account for any non-lease components separately from lease components.
For operating leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, lease expense for future fixed lease payments is recognized using the effective interest rate method over the lease term. Variable lease payments are recognized as lease expense in the period incurred. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.    We perform our annual impairment testing of goodwill in the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities, for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, are available. We compare the fair value of the reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing. Fair value is determined primarily using a discounted cash flow method, which includes significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), and requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based upon historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, and, currently, a two percent to three percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 8.0 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2019, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 10.0 percent to 12.0 percent for our reporting units. For our Masco Cabinetry reporting unit, we utilized a market approach to determine its fair value instead of the discounted cash flow method, as we were actively marketing the Masco Cabinetry business for sale and on November 14, 2019 we entered into a definitive agreement to sell the business. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.
We review our other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or as events occur or circumstances change that indicate the assets may be impaired without regard to the business unit. Potential impairment is identified by comparing the fair value of an other indefinite-lived intangible asset to its carrying value. We utilize a relief-from-royalty model to estimate the fair value of other indefinite-lived intangible assets. We consider the implications of both external (e.g., market growth, competition and local economic conditions) and internal (e.g., product sales and expected product growth) factors and their potential impact on cash flows related to the intangible asset in both the near- and long-term. We also consider the profitability of the business, among other factors, to determine the royalty rate for use in the impairment assessment. We utilize our weighted average cost of capital of approximately 8.0 percent as the basis to determine the discount rate to apply to the estimated future cash flows. In 2019, based upon our assessment of the risks impacting each of our businesses, we applied a risk premium to increase the discount rate to a range of 11.0 percent to 13.0 percent for our other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, different estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We review our intangible assets with finite useful lives as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the assets below its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the assets is not recoverable from the undiscounted cash flows, then we would recognize an impairment loss for the difference between the carrying amount and the current fair value. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.
Refer to Note H for additional information regarding goodwill and other intangible assets.
Fair Value Accounting
Fair Value Accounting.    We use derivative financial instruments to manage certain exposure to fluctuations in earnings and cash flows resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and occasionally from changes in commodity costs and interest rate exposures. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value, netted by counterparty, where the right of offset exists. The gain or loss is recognized in determining current earnings during the period of the change in fair value. We currently do not have any derivative instruments for which we have designated hedge accounting.




Warranty
Warranty.    We offer limited warranties on certain products with warranty periods ranging up to the lifetime of the product to the original consumer purchaser. At the time of sale, we accrue a warranty liability for the estimated future cost to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products to satisfy our warranty obligations. Our estimate of future costs to service our warranty obligations is based upon the information available and includes a number of factors, such as the warranty coverage, the warranty period, historical experience specific to the nature, frequency and average cost to service the claim, along with industry and demographic trends.
Certain factors and related assumptions in determining our warranty liability involve judgments and estimates and are sensitive to changes in the factors described above. We believe that the warranty accrual is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from our original estimates which would require us to adjust our previously established accruals. Refer to Note T for additional information on our warranty accrual.
A significant portion of our business is at the consumer retail level through home center retailers and other major retailers. A consumer may return a product to a retail outlet that is a warranty return. However, certain retail outlets do not distinguish between warranty and other types of returns when they claim a return deduction from us. Our revenue recognition policy takes into account this type of return when recognizing revenue, and an estimate of these amounts is recorded as a deduction to net sales at the time of sale.
Insurance Reserves Insurance Reserves.    We provide for expenses associated with workers' compensation and product liability obligations when such amounts are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The accruals are adjusted as new information develops or circumstances change that would affect the estimated liability. Any obligations expected to be settled within 12 months are recorded in accrued liabilities; all other obligations are recorded in other liabilities
Litigation
Litigation. We are involved in claims and litigation, including class actions, mass torts and regulatory proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When a liability is probable of being incurred and our exposure in these matters is reasonably estimable, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation.   We issue stock-based incentives in various forms to our employees and non-employee Directors. Outstanding stock-based incentives were in the form of long-term stock awards, stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights ("SARs"). We measure compensation expense for stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Such expense is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period of the stock awards, typically five years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement-eligible, generally at age 65. We measure compensation expense for stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Such expense is recognized ratably over the shorter of the vesting period of the stock options, typically five years, or the length of time until the grantee becomes retirement-eligible, generally at age 65. We measure compensation expense for RSUs at the expected payout of the awards. Such expense is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period of the units. We recognize forfeitures related to stock awards, stock options and RSUs as they occur.
We initially measure compensation expense for phantom stock awards at the market price of our common stock at the grant date. Such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period, typically five years. Phantom stock awards are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon vesting. We account for phantom stock awards as liability-based awards; the liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the awards are fully-vested and paid to the employees. We measure compensation expense for SARs using a Black-Scholes option pricing model; such expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period, typically five years. SARs are linked to the value of our common stock on the date of grant and are settled in cash upon exercise. We account for SARs using the fair value method, which requires outstanding SARs to be classified as liability-based awards. The liability is remeasured and adjusted at the end of each reporting period until the SARs are exercised and payment is made to the employees or the SARs expire. Refer to Note L for additional information on stock-based compensation.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest.    We owned 68 percent of Hansgrohe SE at both December 31, 2019 and 2018. The aggregate noncontrolling interest, net of dividends, at December 31, 2019 and 2018 has been recorded as a component of equity on our consolidated balance sheets.

Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations. We report financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs only when the disposal of a component or a group of components represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results. In our consolidated statements of cash flows, the cash flow from discontinued operations are not separately classified. Refer to Note B for further information regarding our discontinued operations.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes.    Deferred taxes are recognized based on the future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. The future realization of deferred tax assets depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income in future periods. Possible sources of taxable income include taxable income in carryback periods, the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences recorded as a deferred tax liability, tax-planning strategies that generate future income or gains in excess of anticipated losses in the carryforward period and projected future taxable income.
If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not (more than 50 percent likely) such deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. Significant weight is given to positive and negative evidence that is objectively verifiable. A company's three-year cumulative loss position is significant negative evidence in considering whether deferred tax assets are realizable, and the accounting guidance restricts the amount of reliance we can place on projected taxable income to support the recovery of the deferred tax assets.
The current accounting guidance allows the recognition of only those income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. We believe that there is an increased potential for volatility in our effective tax rate because this threshold allows for changes in the income tax environment and, to a greater extent, the inherent complexities of income tax law in a substantial number of jurisdictions, which may affect the computation of our liability for uncertain tax positions.
We record interest and penalties on our uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
The accounting guidance for income taxes requires us to allocate our provision for income taxes between continuing operations and other categories of earnings, such as other comprehensive income (loss). Subsequent adjustments to deferred taxes originally recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) may reverse in a different category of earnings, such as continuing operations, resulting in a disproportionate tax effect within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Generally, a disproportionate tax effect will be eliminated and recognized in income tax expense when the circumstances upon which it is premised cease to exist.
The disproportionate tax effect related to various defined-benefit pension plans will be eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at the termination of the related pension plans. The disproportionate tax effect relating to our interest rate swap hedge, which was terminated in 2012, will be eliminated from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) upon the maturity of the related debt in March 2022.
We record the tax effects of Global Intangible Low-taxed Income related to our foreign operations as a component of income tax expense in the period the tax arises.
Reclassifications Reclassifications.    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2019 presentation in the consolidated financial statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new standard for leases, ASC 842, which changes the accounting model for identifying and accounting for leases. We adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the optional transition method, which allows for initial application of the new standard beginning at the adoption date. We elected the package of practical expedients that allows us to forgo reassessing a) whether any existing contracts are or contain leases, b) the lease classification for any existing leases, and c) whether initial direct costs for any existing leases are capitalized. We also elected the practical expedient to use hindsight with respect to lease renewals, terminations, and purchase options when determining the lease term and in assessing impairment of the assets related to leases existing at the time of adoption. As a result of the standard, we recorded $236 million of operating lease ROU assets, $45 million of short-term operating lease liabilities, and $214 million of long-term operating lease liabilities on the date of adoption which includes assets and liabilities that have subsequently been reclassified as held for sale or disposed of. Our accounting for finance leases remained unchanged. The standard did not impact our consolidated statements of operations or statements of cash flows.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities," which improves and simplifies accounting rules around hedge accounting and better portrays the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. We adopted ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not impact our financial position or results of operations.
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which modifies the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to nonemployees to largely align it with the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees. We adopted ASU 2018-07 on January 1, 2019. The adoption of the standard did not impact our financial position or results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.  In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," which modifies the methodology for recognizing loss impairments on certain types of financial instruments, including receivables. The new methodology requires an entity to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure. Additionally, ASU 2016-13 amends the current available-for-sale security other-than-temporary impairment model for debt securities. ASU 2016-13 is effective for us for annual periods beginning January 1, 2020. This standard will impact the valuation of our credit losses relating to our receivables, however, we do not expect the standard to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract," which allows for the capitalization of certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. ASU 2018-15 allows for either retrospective adoption or prospective adoption to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. We plan to adopt this standard prospectively effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2020 and do not expect that the adoption of this new standard will have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes," which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for us for annual periods beginning January 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently reviewing the provisions of this new pronouncement and the impact, if any, the adoption of this guidance has on our financial position and results of operations.
Inventories
Inventories, which include purchased parts, materials, direct labor and applied overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined by use of the first-in, first-out method.
v3.19.3.a.u2
DIVESTITURES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Schedule of Discontinued Operations
The major classes of line items constituting income from discontinued operations, net, in millions:
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Net sales
$
1,528

 
$
1,705

 
$
1,628

Cost of sales
1,184

 
1,343

 
1,236

Gross profit
344

 
362


392

Selling, general and administrative expenses
232

 
228

 
227

Impairment charge for goodwill (A)
7

 

 

Other income (expense), net
1

 
1

 
1

Income from discontinued operations
106

 
135

 
166

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net
298

 

 

Income before income tax
404

 
135

 
166

Income tax expense
(108
)
 
(37
)
 
(59
)
Income from discontinued operations, net
$
296

 
$
98

 
$
107

 
(A)
In the first quarter of 2019, we recognized a $7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to a decline in the long-term outlook of our windows and doors business in the United Kingdom.
Other selected financial information for Cabinetry, Milgard and UKWG during the period owned by us, were as follows, in millions:
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Depreciation and amortization
$
29

 
$
36

 
$
34

Capital expenditures
34

 
38

 
26

ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations
3

 

 


The carrying amount of major classes of assets and liabilities included as part of the Cabinetry, Milgard, and UKWG discontinued operations, were as follows, in millions:
 
December 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Cash and cash investments
$

 
$
7

Receivables
76

 
163

Prepaid expenses and other
7

 
24

Inventories
90

 
148

Property and equipment, net
157

 
338

Operating lease right-of-use assets
4

 

Goodwill
181

 
387

Other intangible assets, net
1

 
118

Other assets
12

 
10

Total assets classified as held for sale
$
528

 
$
1,195

 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
103

 
$
190

Accrued liabilities
46

 
105

Other liabilities
13

 
120

Total liabilities classified as held for sale
$
162

 
$
415


v3.19.3.a.u2
ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] The initial and final allocations of the fair value of the acquisition of Kichler is summarized in the following table, in millions.
 
Initial
 
Final
Receivables
$
101

 
$
100

Inventories
173

 
166

Prepaid expenses and other
5

 
5

Property and equipment
33

 
33

Goodwill
46

 
64

Other intangible assets
243

 
240

Accounts payable
(24
)
 
(24
)
Accrued liabilities
(25
)
 
(30
)
Other liabilities
(4
)
 
(5
)
Total
$
548

 
$
549


v3.19.3.a.u2
REVENUE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
Our revenues are derived primarily from sales to customers in North America and Internationally, principally Europe. Net sales from these geographic markets, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 
Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Plumbing Products
 
Decorative Architectural Products
 
Total
Primary geographic markets:
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
2,605

 
$
2,723

 
$
5,328

International, principally Europe
1,379

 

 
1,379

Total
$
3,984

 
$
2,723

 
$
6,707

 
Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
Plumbing Products
 
Decorative Architectural Products
 
Total
Primary geographic markets:
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
2,552

 
$
2,656

 
$
5,208

International, principally Europe
1,446

 

 
1,446

Total
$
3,998

 
$
2,656

 
$
6,654

 
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
Plumbing Products
 
Decorative Architectural Products
 
Total (A)
Primary geographic markets:
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
2,362

 
$
2,206

 
$
4,568

International, principally Europe
1,370

 

 
1,370

Total
$
3,732

 
$
2,206

 
$
5,938


v3.19.3.a.u2
INVENTORIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of inventories
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Finished goods
$
485

 
$
508

Raw materials
211

 
237

Work in process
58

 
53

Total
$
754

 
$
798


v3.19.3.a.u2
LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost
The components of lease cost included in income from continuing operations were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
Operating lease cost
$
49

Short-term lease cost
6

Variable lease cost
3

Finance lease cost:
 
Amortization of right-of-use assets
3

Interest on lease liabilities
1


Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
 
Operating cash flows for operating leases
$
58

Operating cash flows for finance leases
1

Financing cash flows for finance leases
8

 
 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
 
Operating leases
27

Finance leases


Lessee, Other Lease Information
Certain other information related to leases was as follows:
 
At December 31, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
 
Operating leases
10 years

Finance leases
11 years

 
 
Weighted-average discount rate:
 
Operating leases
4.6
%
Finance leases
3.4
%

Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Property and equipment, net
$

 
$
29

Notes payable

 
2

Accrued liabilities
38

 

Long-term debt

 
28

Other liabilities
162

 


Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
At December 31, 2019, future maturities of lease liabilities (under ASC 842) were as follows, in millions:
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Year ending December 31,
 
 
 
2020
$
45

 
$
3

2021
39

 
3

2022
31

 
3

2023
21

 
3

2024
16

 
4

Thereafter
101

 
20

Total lease payments
253

 
36

Less: imputed interest
(53
)
 
(6
)
Total
$
200

 
$
30


Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
At December 31, 2019, future maturities of lease liabilities (under ASC 842) were as follows, in millions:
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Year ending December 31,
 
 
 
2020
$
45

 
$
3

2021
39

 
3

2022
31

 
3

2023
21

 
3

2024
16

 
4

Thereafter
101

 
20

Total lease payments
253

 
36

Less: imputed interest
(53
)
 
(6
)
Total
$
200

 
$
30


v3.19.3.a.u2
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of property and equipment
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Land and improvements
$
64

 
$
64

Buildings
497

 
470

Computer hardware and software
232

 
220

Machinery and equipment
1,103

 
1,088

 
1,896

 
1,842

Less: Accumulated depreciation
(1,018
)
 
(957
)
Total
$
878

 
$
885


v3.19.3.a.u2
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of changes in carrying amount of goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment, were as follows, in millions:
 
Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2019
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2019
Plumbing Products
$
566

 
$
(340
)
 
$
226

Decorative Architectural Products
358

 
(75
)
 
283

Total
$
924

 
$
(415
)
 
$
509

 
Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2018
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2018
 
Additions (A)
 
Other (B)
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2019
Plumbing Products
$
568

 
$
(340
)
 
$
228

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$
226

Decorative Architectural Products
358

 
(75
)
 
283

 

 

 
283

Total
$
926

 
$
(415
)
 
$
511

 
$

 
$
(2
)
 
$
509

 
Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2017
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2017
 
Additions (A)
 
Other (B)
 
Net Goodwill At December 31, 2018
Plumbing Products
$
574

 
$
(340
)
 
$
234

 
$

 
$
(6
)
 
$
228

Decorative Architectural Products
294

 
(75
)
 
219

 
64

 

 
283

Total
$
868

 
$
(415
)
 
$
453

 
$
64

 
$
(6
)
 
$
511

                                                             
(A)
Additions consist of acquisitions.
(B)Other consists of the effect of foreign currency translation.
Other
v3.19.3.a.u2
OTHER ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of other assets
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Equity method investments
$
11

 
$
11

Private equity funds

 
1

In-store displays, net
5

 
10

Deferred tax assets (Note R)
99

 
42

Other
24

 
26

Total
$
139

 
$
90


v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Salaries, wages and commissions
$
141

 
$
143

Advertising and sales promotion
189

 
170

Interest
36

 
40

Warranty (Note T)
31

 
29

Employee retirement plans
41

 
40

Insurance reserves
37

 
31

Property, payroll and other taxes
18

 
14

Dividends payable
37

 
36

Deferred revenue
40

 
39

Product returns
25

 
22

Operating lease liabilities
38

 

Other
67

 
81

Total
$
700

 
$
645


v3.19.3.a.u2
DEBT (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of long-term debt
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Notes and debentures:
 

 
 

7.125%, due March 15, 2020
$

 
$
201

3.500%, due April 1, 2021
399

 
399

5.950%, due March 15, 2022
326

 
326

4.450%, due April 1, 2025
500

 
500

4.375%, due April 1, 2026
498

 
498

3.500%, due November 15, 2027
300

 
300

7.750%, due August 1, 2029
235

 
235

6.500%, due August 15, 2032
200

 
200

4.500%, due May 15, 2047
299

 
299

Other
30

 
38

Prepaid debt issuance costs
(14
)
 
(17
)
 
2,773

 
2,979

Less: Current portion
2

 
8

Total long-term debt
$
2,771

 
$
2,971


v3.19.3.a.u2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Schedule of pre-tax compensation expense and the related income tax benefit for these stock-based incentives
Pre-tax compensation expense (income) included in income from continuing operations for these stock-based incentives was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Long-term stock awards
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
21

Stock options
4

 
3

 
3

Restricted stock units
3

 
4

 
2

Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights
4

 
(2
)
 
8

Total
$
31

 
$
25

 
$
34


Schedule of the Company's long-term stock award activity
Our long-term stock award activity was as follows, shares in millions:

 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Unvested stock award shares at January 1
2

 
3

 
4

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
30

 
$
24

 
$
20

Stock award shares granted
1

 
1

 
1

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
36

 
$
41

 
$
34

Stock award shares vested
1

 
2

 
2

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
25

 
$
21

 
$
18

Stock award shares forfeited

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
35

 
$
31

 
$
24

Unvested stock award shares at December 31
2

 
2

 
3

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
34

 
$
30

 
$
24


Schedule of the Company's stock option activity
Our stock option activity was as follows, shares in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Option shares outstanding, January 1
4

 
5

 
7

Weighted average exercise price
$
21

 
$
16

 
$
15

Option shares granted
1

 

 

Weighted average exercise price
$
36

 
$
42

 
$
34

Option shares exercised
2

 
1

 
2

Aggregate intrinsic value on date of exercise (A)
$
33
 million
 
$
55
 million
 
$
47
 million
Weighted average exercise price
$
13

 
$
11

 
$
15

Option shares forfeited

 

 

Weighted average exercise price
$
34

 
$
31

 
$

Option shares outstanding, December 31
3

 
4

 
5

Weighted average exercise price
$
27

 
$
21

 
$
16

Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
6
 
5
 
4
Option shares vested and expected to vest, December 31
3

 
4

 
5

Weighted average exercise price
$
27

 
$
21

 
$
16

Aggregate intrinsic value (A)
$
63
 million
 
$
36
 million
 
$
147
 million
Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
6
 
5
 
4
Option shares exercisable (vested), December 31
2

 
3

 
4

Weighted average exercise price
$
21

 
$
16

 
$
13

Aggregate intrinsic value (A)
$
47
 million
 
$
34
 million
 
$
123
 million
Weighted average remaining option term (in years)
4
 
4
 
3
                                                                     
(A)
Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated using our stock price at each respective date, less the exercise price (grant date price) multiplied by the number of shares.
Schedule of weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model
The weighted average grant date fair value of option shares granted and the assumptions used to estimate those values using a Black-Scholes option pricing model were as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Weighted average grant date fair value
$
8.81

 
$
12.34

 
$
9.68

Risk-free interest rate
2.57
%
 
2.72
%
 
2.16
%
Dividend yield
1.35
%
 
1.02
%
 
1.19
%
Volatility factor
25.00
%
 
29.00
%
 
30.00
%
Expected option life
6 years

 
6 years

 
6 years


Summary of stock option shares outstanding and exercisable
The following table summarizes information for stock option shares outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2019, shares in millions:
 
Option Shares Outstanding
 
Option Shares Exercisable
 
Range of
Prices
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Option Term
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Number of
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$
10 - 12
 
 
1 year
 
$11
 
 
$11
$
18 - 26
 
2
 
4 years
 
$21
 
2
 
$20
$
30 - 42
 
1
 
8 years
 
$37
 
 
$36
$
10 - 42
 
3
 
6 years
 
$27
 
2
 
$21

Schedule of phantom stock awards and SARs
Information related to phantom stock awards and SARs was as follows, in millions:
 
Phantom Stock Awards
 
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
At December 31,
 
At December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Accrued compensation cost liability
$
5

 
$
4

 
$

 
$
2

Unrecognized compensation cost
$
3

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

Equivalent common shares

 

 

 


v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of pre-tax expense related to retirement plans
Pre-tax expense included in income from continuing operations related to our retirement plans was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Defined-contribution plans
$
40

 
$
37

 
$
43

Defined-benefit pension plans
24

 
17

 
29

 
$
64

 
$
54

 
$
72


Schedule of changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of the plan assets, and the funded status of the Company's defined-benefit pension plans
Changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, and the funded status of our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Changes in projected benefit obligation:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Projected benefit obligation at January 1
$
896

 
$
155

 
$
961

 
$
170

Service cost
3

 

 
3

 

Interest cost
33

 
6

 
30

 
6

Actuarial loss (gain), net
149

 
13

 
(48
)
 
(9
)
Foreign currency exchange
(3
)
 

 
(7
)
 

Benefit payments
(44
)
 
(13
)
 
(43
)
 
(12
)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31
$
1,034

 
$
161

 
$
896

 
$
155

Changes in fair value of plan assets:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets at January 1
$
670

 
$

 
$
695

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
105

 

 
(25
)
 

Foreign currency exchange
(1
)
 

 
(4
)
 

Company contributions
56

 
13

 
52

 
12

Expenses, other
(6
)
 

 
(5
)
 

Benefit payments
(44
)
 
(13
)
 
(43
)
 
(12
)
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
$
780

 
$

 
$
670

 
$

Funded status at December 31
$
(254
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(155
)






Schedule of amounts in the Company's consolidated balance sheets
Amounts in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
At December 31, 2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Other assets
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Accrued liabilities
(1
)
 
(13
)
 
(1
)
 
(13
)
Other liabilities
(254
)
 
(148
)
 
(226
)
 
(142
)
Total net liability
$
(254
)
 
$
(161
)
 
$
(226
)
 
$
(155
)

Schedule of unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income before income taxes
Unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss before income taxes was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
At December 31, 2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Net loss
$
520

 
$
57

 
$
448

 
$
47

Net prior service cost
4

 

 
3

 

Total
$
524

 
$
57

 
$
451

 
$
47


Schedule of information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Information for defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Projected benefit obligation
$
1,019

 
$
161

 
$
882

 
$
155

Accumulated benefit obligation
1,019

 
161

 
882

 
155

Fair value of plan assets
763

 

 
655

 


Schedule of net periodic pension cost for the Company's defined-benefit pension plans Net periodic pension cost for our defined-benefit pension plans was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
Service cost
$
3

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
3

 
$

Interest cost
39

 
6

 
36

 
6

 
44

 
6

Expected return on plan assets
(44
)
 

 
(48
)
 

 
(46
)
 

Recognized net loss
18

 
2

 
17

 
3

 
19

 
3

Net periodic pension cost
$
16

 
$
8

 
$
8

 
$
9

 
$
20

 
$
9


Schedule of the Company's qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation Our qualified defined-benefit pension plan weighted average asset allocation, which is based upon fair value, was as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
Equity securities
41
%
 
34
%
Debt securities
54
%
 
49
%
Other
5
%
 
17
%
Total
100
%
 
100
%

Schedule of qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value
The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets at fair value as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, as well as those valued at NAV using the practical expedient, which approximates fair value, in millions.



M. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued)
 
At December 31, 2019
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Valued at NAV
 
Total
Plan Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common and Preferred Stocks:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
85

 
$

 
$

 
$
82

 
$
167

International
47

 

 

 
110

 
157

Private Equity and Hedge Funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 

 
2

 

 
2

International

 

 
17

 

 
17

Corporate Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
74

 

 

 
124

 
198

International

 
1

 

 

 
1

Government and Other Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 
3

 

 
148

 
151

International
29

 
38

 

 

 
67

Common Collective Trust Fund – United States

 
4

 

 

 
4

Buy-in Annuity - International

 
12

 

 

 
12

Short-Term and Other Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
2

 

 

 

 
2

International
2

 

 

 

 
2

Total Plan Assets
$
239

 
$
58

 
$
19

 
$
464

 
$
780

 
At December 31, 2018
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Valued at NAV
 
Total
Plan Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common and Preferred Stocks:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
81

 
$

 
$

 
$
21

 
$
102

International
37

 

 

 
89

 
126

Private Equity and Hedge Funds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 

 
32

 

 
32

International

 

 
27

 
34

 
61

Corporate Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
34

 

 

 
102

 
136

International

 
1

 

 

 
1

Government and Other Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States

 
2

 

 
130

 
132

International
29

 
33

 

 

 
62

Common Collective Trust Fund – United States

 
4

 

 

 
4

Buy-in Annuity - International

 
11

 

 

 
11

Short-Term and Other Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

United States
1

 

 

 

 
1

International
2

 

 

 

 
2

Total Plan Assets
$
184

 
$
51

 
$
59

 
$
376

 
$
670


Schedule of changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan level 3 assets
Changes in the fair value of the qualified defined-benefit pension plan Level 3 assets, were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
Fair Value, January 1
$
59

 
$
60

Purchases
4

 
6

Sales
(41
)
 
(12
)
Unrealized (losses) gains
(3
)
 
5

Fair Value, December 31
$
19

 
$
59


Schedule of weighted-average major assumptions used in accounting for the Company's defined-benefit pension plans Weighted average major assumptions used in accounting for our defined-benefit pension plans were as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Discount rate for obligations
2.50
%
 
3.80
%
 
3.30
%
Expected return on plan assets
3.00
%
 
7.00
%
 
7.25
%
Rate of compensation increase
%
 
%
 
%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost
3.80
%
 
3.30
%
 
3.50
%

Schedule of benefits expected to be paid relating to the Company's defined-benefit pension plans
At December 31, 2019, the benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter, relating to our defined-benefit pension plans, were as follows, in millions:
 
Qualified
Plans
 
Non-Qualified
Plans
2020
$
49

 
$
13

2021
834

 
12

2022
5

 
12

2023
5

 
12

2024
6

 
12

2025 - 2029
32

 
53


v3.19.3.a.u2
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows, in millions:
 
At December 31
 
2019
 
2018
Cumulative translation adjustments, net
$
273

 
$
266

Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net
(8
)
 
(10
)
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net
(444
)
 
(383
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(179
)
 
$
(127
)


v3.19.3.a.u2
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]  
Schedule of reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of operations
The reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to the consolidated statements of operations were as follows, in millions:
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
Statement of Operations Line Item
Amortization of defined-benefit pension and other postretirement benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actuarial losses, net
 
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
86

 
Other income (expense), net
Tax (benefit)
 
(5
)
 
(5
)
 
(13
)
 
 
Net of tax (A)
 
$
15

 
$
15

 
$
73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
4

 
Interest expense
Tax (benefit)
 

 

 
(1
)
 
 
Net of tax
 
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
3

 
 

                                                
(A)
The 2017 amortization of defined-benefit pension and other postretirement benefits includes $58 million, net of tax, due to the disposition of a pension plan in connection with the divestiture of Moores.
v3.19.3.a.u2
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of information by segment and geographic area
Information by segment and geographic area was as follows, in millions:
 
Net Sales
(1)(2)(3)(4)
 
Operating Profit
(5)
 
Assets at
December 31 (6)
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Our operations by segment were:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Plumbing Products
$
3,984

 
$
3,998

 
$
3,732

 
$
708

 
$
715

 
$
702

 
$
2,375

 
$
2,253

 
$
2,298

Decorative Architectural Products
2,723

 
2,656

 
2,206

 
480

 
456

 
438

 
1,526

 
1,534

 
965

Total
$
6,707

 
$
6,654

 
$
5,938

 
$
1,188

 
$
1,171

 
$
1,140

 
$
3,901

 
$
3,787

 
$
3,263

Our operations by geographic area were:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

North America
$
5,328

 
$
5,208

 
$
4,568

 
$
987

 
$
954

 
$
924

 
$
2,785

 
$
2,729

 
$
2,131

International, principally Europe
1,379

 
1,446

 
1,370

 
201

 
217

 
216

 
1,116

 
1,058

 
1,132

Total, as above
6,707

 
6,654

 
5,938

 
1,188

 
1,171

 
1,140

 
3,901

 
3,787

 
3,263

Divestitures not included in discontinued operations

 

 
76

 

 

 
(6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales, as reported
$
6,707

 
$
6,654

 
$
6,014

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
General corporate expense, net (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(100
)
 
(94
)
 
(105
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

Operating profit, as reported
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,088

 
1,077

 
1,029

 
 

 
 

 
 

Other income (expense), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
(174
)
 
(170
)
 
(311
)
 
 

 
 

 
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
914

 
$
907

 
$
718

 
 

 
 

 
 

Corporate assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
598

 
411

 
1,069

Assets held for sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
528

 
1,195

 
1,202

Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
$
5,027

 
$
5,393

 
$
5,534



























P. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Concluded)
 
Property Additions (7)
 
Depreciation and
Amortization
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Our operations by segment were:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plumbing Products
$
108

 
$
120

 
$
115

 
$
80

 
$
77

 
$
63

Decorative Architectural Products
18

 
54

 
19

 
41

 
35

 
16

 
126

 
174

 
134

 
121

 
112

 
79

Unallocated amounts, principally related to corporate assets
2

 
7

 
12

 
9

 
8

 
13

Divestitures not included in discontinued operations

 

 
1

 

 

 
1

Discontinued operations
34

 
38

 
26

 
29

 
36

 
34

Total
$
162

 
$
219

 
$
173

 
$
159

 
$
156

 
$
127

(1)
Included in net sales were export sales from the U.S. of $244 million, $237 million and $207 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(2)
Excluded from net sales were intra-company sales between segments of less than one percent in 2019, 2018 and 2017.
(3)
Included in net sales were sales to one customer of $2,481 million, $2,457 million and $2,341 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Such net sales were included in each of our segments.
(4)
Net sales from our operations in the U.S. were $5,127 million, $5,034 million and $4,352 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(5)
General corporate expense, net included those expenses not specifically attributable to our segments.
(6)
Long-lived assets of our operations in the U.S. and Europe were $1,198 million and $470 million, $1,119 million and $446 million, and $777 million and $431 million at December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(7)
Property additions exclude amounts paid for long-lived assets as part of acquisitions. Refer to Note C for further information.
v3.19.3.a.u2
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of other, net, which is included in other income (expense), net
Other, net, which is included in other income (expense), net, was as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Loss on sales of businesses, net (A)
$

 
$

 
$
(13
)
Income from cash and cash investments and short-term bank deposits
3

 
5

 
4

Equity investment income, net
1

 
3

 
1

Realized gains from private equity funds

 
1

 
3

Impairment of private equity funds

 

 
(2
)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
2

 
(8
)
 

Net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit cost
(21
)
 
(14
)
 
(26
)
Other items, net

 
(1
)
 
1

Total other, net
$
(15
)
 
$
(14
)
 
$
(32
)

                                                             
(A) Included in loss on sales of businesses, net for 2017 is a loss of $64 million related to the divestiture of Moores and a gain of$51 million related to the divestiture of Arrow.
v3.19.3.a.u2
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of income taxes expense (benefit) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
(In Millions)

 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Income from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. 
$
684

 
$
670

 
$
562

Foreign
230

 
237

 
156

 
$
914

 
$
907

 
$
718

Income tax expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Currently payable:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Federal
$
155

 
$
115

 
$
142

State and local
46

 
29

 
22

Foreign
70

 
74

 
67

Deferred:
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Federal
(23
)
 
12

 
12

State and local
(15
)
 

 

Foreign
(3
)
 
(9
)
 
2

 
$
230

 
$
221

 
$
245

Deferred tax assets at December 31:
 
 
 
 
 
Receivables
$
7

 
$
3

 
 
Inventories
15

 
16

 
 
Other assets, including stock-based compensation
15

 
23

 
 
Accrued liabilities
48

 
58

 
 
Long-term liabilities
176

 
149

 
 
Net operating loss carryforward
63

 
51

 
 
Tax credit carryforward
9

 
9

 
 
 
333

 
309

 
 
Valuation allowance
(38
)
 
(43
)
 
 
 
295

 
266

 
 
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:
 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment
73

 
87

 
 
Operating lease right-of-use assets
42

 

 
 
Intangibles
71

 
139

 
 
Investment in foreign subsidiaries
10

 
9

 
 
Other
22

 
14

 
 
 
218

 
249

 
 
Net deferred tax asset at December 31
$
77

 
$
17

 
 

Schedule of reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense (benefit) on income (loss) from continuing operations
A reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate to the income tax expense on income from continuing operations before income taxes was as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate
21
 %
 
21
 %
 
35
 %
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit
3

 
3

 
2

Higher (lower) taxes on foreign earnings
2

 
2

 
(1
)
U.S. and foreign taxes on distributed and undistributed foreign earnings
1

 
1

 
1

Domestic production deduction

 

 
(1
)
Stock-based compensation
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(3
)
Business divestitures with no tax impact

 

 
5

Change in U.S. Federal tax law

 

 
(3
)
Other, net
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Effective tax rate
25
 %
 
24
 %
 
34
 %

Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, is as follows, in millions:
 
Uncertain
Tax Positions
 
Interest and
Penalties
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2018
$
54

 
$
8

 
$
62

Current year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
13

 

 
13

Reductions
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Prior year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
1

 

 
1

Reductions
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(8
)
 

 
(8
)
Interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense

 
1

 
1

Balance at December 31, 2018
$
58

 
$
9

 
$
67

Current year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
14

 

 
14

Reductions
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Prior year tax positions:
 
 
 
 
 
Additions
1

 

 
1

Lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(9
)
 

 
(9
)
Interest and penalties recognized in income tax expense

 
1

 
1

Balance at December 31, 2019
$
63

 
$
10

 
$
73


v3.19.3.a.u2
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
Numerator (basic and diluted):
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
639

 
$
636

 
$
426

Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards
4

 
6

 
4

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders          
635

 
630

 
422

Income from discontinued operations, net
296

 
98

 
107

Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards
2

 
1

 
1

Income from discontinued operations, net attributable to common shareholders
294

 
97

 
106

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
929

 
$
727

 
$
528

 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average)
287

 
305

 
314

Add: Stock option dilution
1

 
2

 
4

Diluted common shares
288

 
307

 
318


v3.19.3.a.u2
OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of changes in the Company's warranty liability Changes in our warranty liability were as follows, in millions:
 
2019
 
2018
Balance at January 1
$
81

 
$
78

Accruals for warranties issued during the year
34

 
34

Accruals related to pre-existing warranties
1

 
(2
)
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year
(31
)
 
(29
)
Other, net (including currency translation)
(1
)
 

Balance at December 31
$
84

 
$
81


v3.19.3.a.u2
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of interim financial information

Our quarterly results attributable to Masco Corporation were as follows:
 
 
 
 
Quarters Ended
 
 
 
 
(In Millions, Except Per Common Share Data)
 
 
Total Year
 
December 31
 
September 30
 
June 30
 
March 31
2019
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
 
$
6,707

 
$
1,639

 
$
1,716

 
$
1,839

 
$
1,513

Gross profit
 
$
2,371

 
$
565

 
$
611

 
$
673

 
$
522

Income from continuing operations
 
$
639

 
$
158

 
$
163

 
$
211

 
$
107

Net income (1)
 
$
935

 
$
453

 
$
126

 
$
240

 
$
116

Income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.21

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.73

 
$
0.36

Net income
 
$
3.24

 
$
1.60

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.82

 
$
0.39

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.20

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.56

 
$
0.72

 
$
0.36

Net income
 
$
3.22

 
$
1.59

 
$
0.44

 
$
0.82

 
$
0.39

2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
6,654

 
$
1,635

 
$
1,665

 
$
1,838

 
$
1,516

Gross profit
 
$
2,327

 
$
568

 
$
570

 
$
648

 
$
541

Income from continuing operations
 
$
636

 
$
172

 
$
150

 
$
178

 
$
136

Net income
 
$
734

 
$
194

 
$
180

 
$
211

 
$
149

Income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.06

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.43

Net income
 
$
2.38

 
$
0.65

 
$
0.59

 
$
0.69

 
$
0.48

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations          
 
$
2.05

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.57

 
$
0.43

Net income
 
$
2.37

 
$
0.64

 
$
0.58

 
$
0.68

 
$
0.47


v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Customer Promotion Costs (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Minimum  
Property and Equipment  
Expected useful life of product 3 years
Maximum  
Property and Equipment  
Expected useful life of product 5 years
v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables    
Certain receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts $ 36 $ 33
v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Property and equipment      
Depreciation expense $ 132 $ 132 $ 116
Buildings | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 2.00%    
Buildings | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 10.00%    
Computer Equipment | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 17.00%    
Computer Equipment | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 33.00%    
Machinery and equipment | Minimum      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 5.00%    
Machinery and equipment | Maximum      
Property and equipment      
Annual depreciation rates (as a percent) 33.00%    
v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Period of operation forecasts used in impairment test 5 years
Weighted average cost of capital (as a percent) 8.00%
Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Assumed annual growth rate of cash flows (as a percent) 2.00%
Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Assumed annual growth rate of cash flows (as a percent) 3.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Goodwill, measurement input 10.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Goodwill, measurement input 12.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Assets, Total [Member] | Minimum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Discount rate on estimated discounted cash flows (as a percent) 11.00%
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Assets, Total [Member] | Maximum  
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  
Discount rate on estimated discounted cash flows (as a percent) 13.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Stock-Based Compensation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Stock-based compensation  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Period for Recognition 3 years
Long-term stock awards | Minimum  
Stock-based compensation  
Award vesting period 5 years
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) | Minimum  
Stock-based compensation  
Award vesting period 5 years
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)  
Stock-based compensation  
Award vesting period 5 years
Age 65 Or Older | Long-term stock awards  
Stock-based compensation  
Award vesting period 5 years
v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Noncontrolling Interest (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Hansgrohe SE    
Noncontrolling interest    
Ownership percentage of Hansgrohe SE 68.00% 68.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 01, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 176  
Operating lease, liability, current $ 38 $ 45
Operating lease, liability, noncurrent   214
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]    
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets   $ 236
v3.19.3.a.u2
DIVESTITURES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 06, 2019
Sep. 06, 2019
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Businesses, net of cash disposed           $ 722 $ 0 $ 128
Gain (loss) on disposition of business           298 0 (13)
Assets classified as held for sale       $ 1,202   528 1,195 1,202
Gain (loss) on sales of businesses, net           0 0 (13)
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Income (loss) from discontinued operation, before income tax           404 135 166
UK Window Group [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Businesses, net of cash disposed   $ 8            
Business, net of cash disposed   2            
Discontinued operation, consideration   $ 6            
Period of consideration to be collected   2 years            
Gain (loss) on disposition of business           70    
Milgard Manufacturing Inc [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Business, net of cash disposed $ 720              
Gain (loss) on disposition of business           368    
Masco Cabinetry [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Assets classified as held for sale           528 535  
Liabilities classified as held for sale           162 158  
Milgard and UKWG [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Income (loss) from discontinued operation, before income tax           1 40 57
Milgard and UKWG [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Assets classified as held for sale             660  
Liabilities classified as held for sale             257  
Cabinetry Products [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Income (loss) from discontinued operation, before income tax           $ 107 $ 95 109
Moores Furniture [Member] | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Gain (loss) on sales of businesses, net               (64)
Arrow Fastener [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Business, net of cash disposed         $ 128      
Arrow Fastener [Member] | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Gain (loss) on sales of businesses, net               $ 51
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Masco Cabinetry [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Businesses, net of cash disposed     $ 1,000          
Business, net of cash disposed     850          
Gain (loss) on disposition of business     600          
Part noncash divestiture, amount of consideration received     $ 150          
Coupon rate, percentage until the first anniversary issuance     8.00%          
Coupon rate, percentage after the first anniversary and until the second anniversary issuance     9.00%          
Coupon rate, percentage after the second anniversary and until the seventh anniversary issuance     10.00%          
Preferred Stock, percentage of coupon rate increase     5000.00%          
Coupon rate, maximum percentage     15.00%          
Pension Costs [Member] | Moores Furniture [Member] | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]                
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]                
Gain (loss) on sales of businesses, net       $ (58)        
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DIVESTITURES - Income Statement (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Impairment charge for goodwill       $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net $ 295,000,000 $ (37,000,000)   296,000,000 98,000,000 107,000,000
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Net sales       1,528,000,000 1,705,000,000 1,628,000,000
Cost of sales       1,184,000,000 1,343,000,000 1,236,000,000
Gross profit       344,000,000 362,000,000 392,000,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses       232,000,000 228,000,000 227,000,000
Impairment charge for goodwill       7,000,000 0 0
Other income (expense), net       1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Income from discontinued operations       106,000,000 135,000,000 166,000,000
(Loss) on disposal of discontinued operations       298,000,000 0 0
(Loss) income before income tax       404,000,000 135,000,000 166,000,000
Income tax benefit (expense)       (108,000,000) (37,000,000) (59,000,000)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net       $ 296,000,000 $ 98,000,000 $ 107,000,000
UK Window Group [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Noncash goodwill impairment     $ 7,000,000      
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DIVESTITURES - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Total assets classified as held for sale $ 528 $ 1,195 $ 1,202
Cabinetry, Milgard and UKWG [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Cash and cash investments 0 7  
Receivables 76 163  
Prepaid expenses and other 7 24  
Inventories 90 148  
Property and equipment, net 157 338  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 4    
Goodwill 181 387  
Other intangible assets, net 1 118  
Other assets 12 10  
Total assets classified as held for sale 528 1,195  
Accounts payable 103 190  
Accrued liabilities 46 105  
Other liabilities 13 120  
Total liabilities classified as held for sale $ 162 $ 415  
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DIVESTITURES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations $ 27    
Cabinetry, Milgard and UKWG [Member] | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization 29 $ 36 $ 34
Capital expenditures 34 $ 38 $ 26
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations $ 3    
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ACQUISITIONS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Mar. 09, 2018
Acquisitions            
Increase in other indefinite-lived intangible assets       $ 59    
Increase in definite-lived intangible assets       181    
Goodwill, Acquired During Period     $ 0 64    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]            
Goodwill $ 511 $ 453 509 511 $ 453  
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]            
Acquisitions            
Goodwill, Acquired During Period     0 64    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]            
Goodwill 283 219 283 283 219  
Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | The LD Kichler Co [Member]            
Acquisitions            
Cash and equivalents           $ 2
Increase in other indefinite-lived intangible assets     59      
Increase in definite-lived intangible assets     181      
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]            
Receivables     100     101
Inventories     166     173
Prepaid expenses and other     5     5
Property and equipment     33     33
Goodwill     64     46
Other intangible assets     240     243
Accounts payable     (24)     (24)
Accrued liabilities     (30)     (25)
Other liabilities     (5)     (4)
Total     549     $ 548
Plumbing Products [Member]            
Acquisitions            
Cash consideration   89        
Goodwill, Acquired During Period 0     0 38  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]            
Goodwill $ 228 $ 234 226 $ 228 $ 234  
Customer Relationships | Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | The LD Kichler Co [Member]            
Acquisitions            
Increase in definite-lived intangible assets     $ 145      
Weighted average useful life     20 years      
Other Intangible Assets | Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | The LD Kichler Co [Member]            
Acquisitions            
Increase in definite-lived intangible assets     $ 36      
Weighted average useful life     3 years      
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REVENUE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales $ 1,639 $ 1,716 $ 1,839 $ 1,513 $ 1,635 $ 1,665 $ 1,838 $ 1,516 $ 6,707 $ 6,654 $ 6,014
Performance obligation satisfied in previous period                 2 4 9
Contract with customer, asset, gross, current 2       2       2 2  
Contract with customer, liability $ 40       $ 39       40 39  
North America [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 5,328 5,208 4,568
Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 1,379 1,446 1,370
Plumbing Products [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 3,984 3,998 3,732
Plumbing Products [Member] | North America [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 2,605 2,552 2,362
Plumbing Products [Member] | Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 1,379 1,446 1,370
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 2,723 2,656 2,206
Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | North America [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 2,723 2,656 2,206
Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                 $ 0 $ 0 0
Continuing Operations [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                     5,938
Discontinued Operations [Member]                      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]                      
Net sales                     $ 76
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INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Finished goods $ 485 $ 508
Raw material 211 237
Work in process 58 53
Total $ 754 $ 798
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LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Renewal term 20 years    
Finance lease, right-of-use asset $ 42    
Finance lease, right-of-use asset, accumulated amortization $ 13    
Operating leases, rent expense   $ 63 $ 49
Maximum      
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Remaining lease term 23 years    
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LEASES - Lease Costs (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating lease cost $ 49
Short-term lease cost 6
Variable lease cost 3
Amortization of right-of-use assets 3
Interest on lease liabilities $ 1
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LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 58
Operating cash flows for finance leases 1
Financing cash flows for finance leases 8
Right-of-Use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability 27
Right-of-Use asset obtained in exchange for finance lease liability $ 0
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LEASES - Weighted Average Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Dec. 31, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term:  
Operating leases 10 years
Finance leases 11 years
Weighted-average discount rate:  
Operating leases 4.60%
Finance leases 3.40%
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LEASES - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 01, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, liability, current $ 38 $ 45
Operating lease, liability, noncurrent   $ 214
Property and equipment, net    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, liability, current 0  
Finance lease, liability, current 29  
Notes payable    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, liability, current 0  
Finance lease, liability, current 2  
Accrued liabilities    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, liability, current 38  
Finance lease, liability, current 0  
Long-term debt    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, liability, noncurrent 0  
Finance lease, liability, noncurrent 28  
Other liabilities    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, liability, noncurrent 162  
Finance lease, liability, noncurrent $ 0  
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LEASES - Future Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2020 $ 45
2021 39
2022 31
2023 21
2024 16
Thereafter 101
Total lease payments 253
Less: imputed interest (53)
Total 200
Finance Leases  
2020 3
2021 3
2022 3
2023 3
2024 4
Thereafter 20
Total lease payments 36
Less: imputed interest (6)
Total $ 30
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LEASES - Future Minimum Lease Payments Prior to Adoption (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2019 $ 55
2020 47
2021 40
2022 30
2023 20
2024 and beyond $ 99
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, Gross $ 1,896 $ 1,842
Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,018) (957)
Total 878 885
Land and improvements    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, Gross 64 64
Buildings    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, Gross 497 470
Computer Equipment    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, Gross 232 220
Machinery and equipment    
Property and Equipment    
Property and equipment, Gross $ 1,103 $ 1,088
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Mar. 09, 2018
Goodwill          
Gross Goodwill $ 926 $ 924 $ 926 $ 868  
Accumulated Impairment Losses (415) (415) (415) (415)  
Net Goodwill 511 509 511 453  
Goodwill, Acquired During Period   0 64    
Plumbing Products [Member]          
Goodwill          
Gross Goodwill 568 566 568 574  
Accumulated Impairment Losses (340) (340) (340) (340)  
Net Goodwill 228 226 228 234  
Goodwill, Acquired During Period 0   0 38  
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]          
Goodwill          
Gross Goodwill 358 358 358 294  
Accumulated Impairment Losses (75) (75) (75) (75)  
Net Goodwill $ 283 283 283 $ 219  
Goodwill, Acquired During Period   0 $ 64    
The LD Kichler Co [Member] | Decorative Architectural Products [Member]          
Goodwill          
Net Goodwill   $ 64     $ 46
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Gross Goodwill $ 926 $ 924 $ 926 $ 868
Accumulated Impairment Losses (415) (415) (415) (415)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill        
Beginning balance   511 453  
Goodwill, Acquired During Period   0 64  
Other   (2) (6)  
Ending balance 511 509 511 453
Plumbing Products [Member]        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Gross Goodwill 568 566 568 574
Accumulated Impairment Losses (340) (340) (340) (340)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill        
Beginning balance   228 234  
Goodwill, Acquired During Period 0   0 38
Other   (2) (6)  
Ending balance 228 226 228 234
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]        
Goodwill [Line Items]        
Gross Goodwill 358 358 358 294
Accumulated Impairment Losses (75) (75) (75) (75)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill        
Beginning balance   283 219  
Goodwill, Acquired During Period   0 64  
Other   0 0  
Ending balance $ 283 $ 283 $ 283 $ 219
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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Definite-lived Intangible Assets        
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets   $ 76,000,000 $ 86,000,000  
Increase in other indefinite-lived intangible assets     59,000,000  
Goodwill, impairment loss   0 0 $ 0
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)   0 0 0
Carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets   183,000,000 202,000,000  
Accumulated amortization   48,000,000 26,000,000  
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets   23,000,000 20,000,000 $ 4,000,000
Increase in definite-lived intangible assets     $ 181,000,000  
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2019   24,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2020   16,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2021   12,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2022   11,000,000    
Amortization expense related to the definite-lived intangible assets, 2023   $ 11,000,000    
Weighted average        
Definite-lived Intangible Assets        
Weighted average amortization period   17 years 16 years  
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]        
Definite-lived Intangible Assets        
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill) $ 9,000,000      
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OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]      
Equity method investments $ 11 $ 11  
Private equity funds 0 1  
In-store displays, net 5 10  
Deferred tax assets (Note R) 99 42  
Other 24 26  
Total 139 90  
Amortization expense related to in-store displays 12 21 $ 25
Cash spent for in-store displays $ 11 $ 10 $ 14
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ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Jan. 01, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]      
Salaries, wages and commissions $ 141   $ 143
Advertising and sales promotion 189   170
Interest 36   40
Warranty (Note T) 31   29
Employee retirement plans 41   40
Insurance reserves 37   31
Property, payroll and other taxes 18   14
Dividends payable 37   36
Deferred revenue 40   39
Product returns 25   22
Operating lease, liability, current 38 $ 45  
Other 67   81
Total $ 700   $ 645
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DEBT - Tabular Disclosure - Notes and Debentures and Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 19, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Apr. 16, 2018
Jun. 27, 2017
Jun. 21, 2017
Debt            
Other $ 30   $ 38      
Debt Issuance Costs, Net (14)   (17)      
Total long-term debt, current and non-current 2,773   2,979      
Less: Current portion 2   8      
Total long-term debt 2,771   2,971      
6.625% Notes and Debentures Due 15 April 2018            
Debt            
Interest rate (as a percent)       6.625%    
7.125% Notes and Debentures Due 15 March 2020 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 0   201      
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.125% 7.125%     7.125%  
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2021            
Debt            
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.50%          
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2021 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 399   399      
5.95% Notes and Debentures Due 15 March 2022 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 326   326      
Interest rate (as a percent) 5.95%          
4.45% Notes and Debentures Due 1 April 2025 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 500   500      
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.45%          
4.375% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2026            
Debt            
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.375%          
4.375% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2026 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 498   498      
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due November 15, 2027            
Debt            
Interest rate (as a percent) 3.50%          
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due November 15, 2027 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 300   300      
Interest rate (as a percent)           3.50%
7.75% Notes and Debentures Due 1 August 2029 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 235   235      
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.75%       7.75%  
6.5% Notes and Debentures Due 15 August 2032 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 200   200      
Interest rate (as a percent) 6.50%       6.50%  
4.5% Notes and Debentures Due May 15, 2047 | Senior notes and debentures            
Debt            
Notes and debentures $ 299   $ 299      
Interest rate (as a percent) 4.50%         4.50%
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DEBT - Notes and Debentures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 19, 2019
Apr. 16, 2018
Jun. 27, 2017
Jun. 21, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Debt              
Repayments of notes payable         $ 201 $ 114 $ 535
Proceeds from issuance of debt       $ 599      
Debt extinguishment costs         2 0 104
Debt extinguishment costs         $ 2 0 104
6.625% Notes and Debentures Due 15 April 2018              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)   6.625%          
Repayments of notes payable   $ 114          
7.75% Notes and Debentures Due 1 August 2029 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)     7.75%   7.75%    
Repayments of notes payable     $ 62        
Senior Notes         $ 235 235  
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due November 15, 2027              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)         3.50%    
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due November 15, 2027 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)       3.50%      
Long-term debt, gross       $ 300      
Senior Notes         $ 300 300  
4.5% Notes and Debentures Due May 15, 2047 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)       4.50% 4.50%    
Long-term debt, gross       $ 300      
Senior Notes         $ 299 299  
7.125% Notes and Debentures Due 15 March 2020              
Debt              
Debt extinguishment costs $ 2            
7.125% Notes and Debentures Due 15 March 2020 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent) 7.125%   7.125%   7.125%    
Repayments of notes payable $ 201   $ 299        
Senior Notes         $ 0 201  
5.95% Notes and Debentures Due March 15, 2022 [Member] | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)     5.95%        
Repayments of notes payable     $ 74        
6.5% Notes and Debentures Due 15 August 2032 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)     6.50%   6.50%    
Repayments of notes payable     $ 100        
Senior Notes         $ 200 200  
7.125%, 5.95%, 7.75% and 6.5% Notes and Debentures [Member]              
Debt              
Debt extinguishment costs             $ 107
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2021              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)         3.50%    
3.5% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2021 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Senior Notes         $ 399 399  
4.375% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2026              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)         4.375%    
4.375% Notes and Debentures Due April 1, 2026 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Senior Notes         $ 498 498  
4.45% Notes and Debentures Due 1 April 2025 | Senior notes and debentures              
Debt              
Interest rate (as a percent)         4.45%    
Senior Notes         $ 500 $ 500  
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DEBT - Credit Agreement (Details) - USD ($)
Mar. 13, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 28, 2013
Year2019 Credit Agreement [Member]      
Debt      
Borrowing capacity, maximum $ 1,000,000,000.0    
Increase in maximum borrowing capacity $ 500,000,000    
Maximum Leverage Ratio 4.0    
Minimum interest coverage ratio 2.5    
Amount borrowed   $ 0  
Year2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Federal funds effective rate      
Debt      
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent) 0.50%    
Year2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Libor rate      
Debt      
Interest rate, basis spread (as a percent) 1.00%    
Year2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolver      
Debt      
Borrowing capacity, maximum $ 500,000,000    
Year2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Swingline loans      
Debt      
Borrowing capacity, maximum 100,000,000    
Year2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Letters of credit      
Debt      
Borrowing capacity, maximum $ 25,000,000    
Outstanding and unused Letters of Credit   $ 0  
Credit Agreement dated March 28, 2013      
Debt      
Borrowing capacity, maximum     $ 750,000,000
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DEBT - Debt Maturities (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Debt maturities  
2019 $ 2
2020 402
2021 329
2022 3
2023 $ 3
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DEBT - Interest Paid (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Interest paid      
Interest paid $ 157 $ 155 $ 175
Debt extinguishment costs $ 2 $ 0 $ 104
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DEBT - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Billions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Carrying Value Reported Value Measurement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Debt, long-term and short-term $ 2.8 $ 3.0
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Estimated market value of long-term and short-term debt $ 3.0 $ 3.0
v3.19.3.a.u2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Pre-tax Compensation Expense and the Related Income Tax Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 31 $ 25 $ 34
Long-term stock awards      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 20 20 21
Stock Options      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 4 3 3
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense 3 4 2
Phantom stock awards and stock appreciation rights      
Stock-based compensation      
Pre-tax compensation expense $ 4 $ (2) $ 8
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Common Stock Available under the Plan (Details)
shares in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
shares
2014 Plan  
Stock-based compensation  
Common stock available for granting stock options and other long-term stock incentive awards (in shares) 13.9
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Long-Term Stock Awards (Details) - Long-term stock awards - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Unvested stock award shares      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in shares) 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000
Granted (in shares) 636,030 1,000,000 1,000,000
Vested (in shares) 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
Forfeited (in shares) 0 0 0
Balance at the end of the period (in shares) 2,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000
Weighted average grant date fair value      
Balance at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 30 $ 24 $ 20
Granted (in dollars per share) 36 41 34
Vested (in dollars per share) 25 21 18
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 35 31 24
Balance at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 34 $ 30 $ 24
Additional disclosures      
Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 41 $ 46 $ 46
Remaining weighted average vesting period 3 years 3 years 3 years
Total market value (at the vesting date) of stock award shares $ 31 $ 56 $ 45
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Options (Details) - Stock Options - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Stock Options      
Vesting period 5 years    
Expiration period 10 years    
Shares      
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) 4,000,000 5,000,000 7,000,000
Granted (in shares) 561,280 0 0
Exercised (in shares) 2,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000
Forfeited (in shares) 108,086 0 0
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000
Weighted average exercise price      
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) $ 21 $ 16 $ 15
Granted (in dollars per share) 36 42 34
Exercised (in dollars per share) 13 11 15
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 34 31 0
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) 27 21 16
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share) 27 21 16
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 21 $ 16 $ 13
Aggregate intrinsic value      
Exercised shares $ 33 $ 55 $ 47
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period 63 36 147
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period $ 47 $ 34 $ 123
Weighted average remaining option term      
Outstanding at the end of the period 6 years 5 years 4 years
Option shares vested and expected to vest at the end of the period 6 years 5 years 4 years
Option shares exercisable at the end of the period 4 years 4 years 3 years
Additional disclosures      
Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 9 $ 8 $ 7
Remaining weighted average vesting period 3 years 3 years 3 years
v3.19.3.a.u2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Option Shares Granted and Assumptions Used (Details) - Stock Options - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Stock Options      
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 8.81 $ 12.34 $ 9.68
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) 2.57% 2.72% 2.16%
Dividend yield (as a percent) 1.35% 1.02% 1.19%
Volatility factor (as a percent) 25.00% 29.00% 30.00%
Expected option life 6 years 6 years 6 years
v3.19.3.a.u2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Shares Outstanding and Exercisable (Details)
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
$ / shares
shares
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) $ 10
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 12
Option Shares Outstanding, Number of shares (in shares) | shares 3
Weighted Average Remaining Option Term 6 years
Option Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 27
Option Shares Exercisable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 2
Option Shares Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 21
Range One  
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) 18
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 26
Option Shares Outstanding, Number of shares (in shares) | shares 0
Weighted Average Remaining Option Term 1 year
Option Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 11
Option Shares Exercisable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 0
Option Shares Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 11
Range Two  
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) 30
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 42
Option Shares Outstanding, Number of shares (in shares) | shares 2
Weighted Average Remaining Option Term 4 years
Option Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 21
Option Shares Exercisable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 2
Option Shares Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 20
Range Three  
Stock-based compensation  
Exercise price range, low end of range (in dollars per share) 10
Exercise price range, high end of range (in dollars per share) $ 42
Option Shares Outstanding, Number of shares (in shares) | shares 1
Weighted Average Remaining Option Term 8 years
Option Shares Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 37
Option Shares Exercisable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 0
Option Shares Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 36
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Stock-based compensation      
Period for recognition (in years) 3 years    
LTIP Program      
Stock-based compensation      
Grants in period, intrinsic value (in dollars per share) $ 39    
LTIP Program | Minimum      
Stock-based compensation      
Award vesting rights, percentage 0.00%    
LTIP Program | Maximum      
Stock-based compensation      
Award vesting rights, percentage 200.00%    
LTIP Program | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)      
Stock-based compensation      
Period for recognition (in years) 3 years    
Granted (in shares) 126,680 113,260 124,780
Grants in period, intrinsic value (in dollars per share)   $ 42 $ 34
Forfeited (in shares) 15,600 11,600  
Vested (in shares) 147,199    
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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Phantom Stock Awards and Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Phantom Share Units (PSUs)      
Stock-based compensation      
Recognized expense (income) related to valuation $ 4 $ 1 $ 6
Granted (in shares) 79,500 98,140 104,580
Fair value of stock award granted $ 3 $ 4  
Cash paid to settle awards 3 6 $ 5
Accrued compensation cost liability 5 4  
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 3 $ 2  
Equivalent common shares (in shares) 0 0  
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)      
Stock-based compensation      
Recognized expense (income) related to valuation   $ 1 $ 2
Granted (in shares) 0 0 0
Cash paid to settle awards $ 2 $ 5 $ 4
Equity instruments other than options, outstanding (in shares) 0    
Accrued compensation cost liability $ 0 2  
Unrecognized compensation cost $ 0 $ 0  
Equivalent common shares (in shares) 0 0  
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Pre-tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Pre-tax expense        
Pre-tax expense   $ 64 $ 54 $ 72
Defined-contribution plans        
Pre-tax expense        
Pre-tax expense   40 37 43
Defined-benefit pension plans        
Pre-tax expense        
Pre-tax expense   $ 24 $ 17 $ 29
Moores Furniture [Member]        
Pre-tax expense        
Actuaria (gain)l loss, net $ (58)      
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Changes in the Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets, and the Funded Status of Defined-benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Qualified Plan [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at January 1 $ 896 $ 961  
Service cost 3 3 $ 3
Interest cost 33 30  
Actuarial loss (gain), net (149) 48  
Foreign currency exchange 3 7  
Benefit payments 44 43  
Projected benefit obligation at December 31 1,034 896 961
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 670 695  
Actual return on plan assets 105 (25)  
Foreign currency exchange 1 4  
Company contributions 56 52  
Expenses, other 6 5  
Benefit payments 44 43  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 780 670 695
Funded status at December 31 (254) (226)  
Nonqualified Plan [Member]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Projected benefit obligation at January 1 155 170  
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 6 6  
Actuarial loss (gain), net (13) 9  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Benefit payments 13 12  
Projected benefit obligation at December 31 161 155 170
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 0 0  
Actual return on plan assets 0 0  
Foreign currency exchange 0 0  
Company contributions 13 12  
Expenses, other 0 0  
Benefit payments 13 12  
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 0 0 $ 0
Funded status at December 31 $ (161) $ (155)  
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Amounts in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Accrued liabilities $ (41) $ (40)
Qualified    
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Other assets 1 1
Accrued liabilities (1) (1)
Other liabilities (254) (226)
Total net liability (254) (226)
Nonqualified Plan    
Amounts in the company's consolidated balance sheets    
Other assets 0 0
Accrued liabilities (13) (13)
Other liabilities (148) (142)
Total net liability $ (161) $ (155)
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Unrealized Loss Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Qualified    
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes    
Net loss $ 520 $ 448
Net prior service cost 4 3
Total 524 451
Nonqualified Plan    
Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes    
Net loss 57 47
Net prior service cost 0 0
Total $ 57 $ 47
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EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Defined-benefit Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Qualified      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount $ 780 $ 670 $ 695
Information for the defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets      
Projected benefit obligation 1,019 882  
Accumulated benefit obligation 1,019 882  
Fair value of plan assets 763 655  
Nonqualified Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount 0 0 $ 0
Information for the defined-benefit pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets      
Projected benefit obligation 161 155  
Accumulated benefit obligation 161 155  
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0  
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Net Periodic Pension Cost for Defined-benefit Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Pre-tax net loss from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic pension cost $ 26    
Qualified      
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Service cost 3 $ 3 $ 3
Interest cost 39 36 44
Expected return on plan assets (44) (48) (46)
Amortization of net loss 18 17 19
Net periodic pension cost 16 8 20
Nonqualified Plan      
Net periodic pension cost for the company's defined-benefit pension plans      
Service cost 0 0 0
Interest cost 6 6 6
Expected return on plan assets 0 0 0
Amortization of net loss 2 3 3
Net periodic pension cost $ 8 $ 9 $ 9
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Weighted Average Asset Allocation (Details) - Qualified
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 100.00% 100.00%
Equity securities    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 41.00% 34.00%
Debt securities    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 54.00% 49.00%
Other    
Plan Assets    
Weighted average asset allocation (as a percent) 5.00% 17.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Assets at Fair Value by Level within the Fair Value Hierarchy (Details) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds $ 19,000,000 $ 93,000,000  
Qualified      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 780,000,000 670,000,000 $ 695,000,000
Valued at NAV 464,000,000 376,000,000  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 239,000,000 184,000,000  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 58,000,000 51,000,000  
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 19,000,000 59,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 167,000,000 102,000,000  
Valued at NAV 82,000,000 21,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 2,000,000 32,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 198,000,000 136,000,000  
Valued at NAV 124,000,000 102,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Qualified | US Treasury and Government [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 151,000,000 132,000,000  
Valued at NAV 148,000,000 130,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Qualified | Common Collective Trust Fund [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 4,000,000 4,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 2,000,000 1,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 85,000,000 81,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 74,000,000 34,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | US Treasury and Government [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Common Collective Trust Fund [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 2,000,000 1,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | US Treasury and Government [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 3,000,000 2,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Common Collective Trust Fund [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 4,000,000 4,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 2,000,000 32,000,000  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | US Treasury and Government [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Common Collective Trust Fund [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
UNITED STATES | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 157,000,000 126,000,000  
Valued at NAV 110,000,000 89,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 17,000,000 61,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 34,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 1,000,000 1,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Qualified | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 67,000,000 62,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Qualified | Buy-in Annuity [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 12,000,000 11,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 2,000,000 2,000,000  
Valued at NAV 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 47,000,000 37,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 29,000,000 29,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Buy-in Annuity [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 2,000,000 2,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 1,000,000 1,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 38,000,000 33,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Buy-in Annuity [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 12,000,000 11,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Common And Preferred Stock [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 17,000,000 27,000,000  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Buy-in Annuity [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds 0 0  
Foreign Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Qualified | Short Term And Other Investments [Member]      
Fair Value      
Private equity funds $ 0 $ 0  
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Changes in the Fair Value of the Qualified Defined-benefit Pension Plan Level 3 Assets (Details) - Qualified - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Changes in the fair value of plan level 3 assets    
Balance at the beginning of the period $ 59 $ 60
Purchases 4 6
Sales (41) (12)
Unrealized (losses) gains (3) 5
Balance at the end of the period $ 19 $ 59
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Assumptions - Tabular Disclosure (Details) - Defined-benefit pension plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Assumptions      
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 2.50% 3.80% 3.30%
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent) 3.00% 7.00% 7.25%
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Discount rate for net periodic pension cost (as a percent) 3.80% 3.30% 3.50%
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Assumptions - General Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended 120 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Private Equity And Hedge Funds [Member]        
Assumptions        
Private equity funds $ 19 $ 93   $ 19
Defined-benefit pension plans        
Assumptions        
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 2.50% 3.80% 3.30% 2.50%
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent) 3.00% 7.00% 7.25%  
Actual annual rate of return on pension plan assets (as a percent) 17.70% 4.90% 13.90% 7.40%
Defined-benefit pension plans | Equity securities        
Assumptions        
Asset allocation (as a percent) 30.00%     30.00%
Defined-benefit pension plans | Debt securities        
Assumptions        
Asset allocation (as a percent) 65.00%     65.00%
Defined-benefit pension plans | Alternative investments        
Assumptions        
Asset allocation (as a percent) 5.00%     5.00%
Defined-benefit pension plans | Minimum        
Assumptions        
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 1.10% 1.50% 1.50% 1.10%
Liabilities having a discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 2.40% 4.10% 3.40% 2.40%
Defined-benefit pension plans | Maximum        
Assumptions        
Discount rate for obligations (as a percent) 3.00% 4.20% 3.60% 3.00%
Foreign Plan [Member] | Defined-benefit pension plans        
Assumptions        
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent) 3.90%      
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Other and Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Qualified    
Employee Retirement Plans    
Contribution to qualified defined-benefit pension plans $ 50  
Payments to participants defined-benefit pension plans 49  
Nonqualified Plan    
Employee Retirement Plans    
Payments to participants defined-benefit pension plans 13  
Foreign Plan [Member]    
Employee Retirement Plans    
Payments to participants defined-benefit pension plans 1  
Defined-contribution plans    
Employee Retirement Plans    
Aggregate present value of unfunded accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation $ 10 $ 9
v3.19.3.a.u2
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS - Benefits Expected to be Paid in Each of the Next Five Years, and in Aggregate for the Five Years Thereafter (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Qualified  
Benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter  
2020 $ 49
2021 834
2022 5
2023 5
2024 6
2025 - 2029 32
Nonqualified Plan  
Benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in aggregate for the five years thereafter  
2020 13
2021 12
2022 12
2023 12
2024 12
2025 - 2029 $ 53
v3.19.3.a.u2
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Stock Repurchase (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Sep. 17, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount           $ 2,000,000,000.0
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (in shares)     20.1 18.6 9.2  
Repurchase and retirement of common stock to offset the dilutive impact of the grant of long-term stock awards (in shares)     0.6 0.7 0.9  
Remaining authorized repurchase amount   $ 1,500,000,000 $ 1,500,000,000      
Repurchase and retirement of common stock     $ 896,000,000 $ 654,000,000 $ 331,000,000  
Common Stock [Member]            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Stock repurchased during period, value   $ 400,000,000        
Stock repurchased during period, shares (in shares)   7.3        
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Stock [Member]            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Stock repurchased during period, additional shares (in shares) 1.2          
v3.19.3.a.u2
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividends (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]      
Cash dividends per common share paid (in dollars per share) $ 0.495 $ 0.435 $ 0.405
Cash dividends per common share declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.510 $ 0.450 $ 0.410
v3.19.3.a.u2
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Equity [Abstract]    
Cumulative translation adjustments, net $ 273 $ 266
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net (8)  
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net   (10)
Unrecognized net loss and prior service cost, net (444) (383)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (179) (127)
Income tax benefit on cumulative translation adjustment 1 2
Income tax benefit on unrealized loss on interest rate swap securities 4 4
Income tax benefit on prior service cost and net loss $ 117 $ 98
v3.19.3.a.u2
RECLASSIFICATIONS FROM OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            
Actuarial losses, net       $ 174 $ 170 $ 311
Income tax expense       230 221 245
Reclassification after tax       (980) (784) (580)
Interest expense       159 156 279
Reclassification of disproportionate tax effects   $ 59     0  
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Amount reclassified            
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            
Actuarial losses, net       20 20 86
Income tax expense       (5) (5) (13)
Reclassification after tax       15 15 73
Moores Furniture [Member]            
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            
Actuarial loss (gain), net     $ (58)      
UK Window Group [Member] | Amount reclassified            
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            
Actuarial losses, net $ (14)          
Interest Rate Swaps | Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Amount reclassified            
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            
Income tax expense       0    
Reclassification after tax       2    
Interest expense       $ 2    
Interest Rate Swaps | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Interest rate swaps | Amount reclassified            
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income            
Income tax expense         0 (1)
Reclassification after tax         2 3
Interest expense         $ 2 $ 4
v3.19.3.a.u2
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Net Sales                      
Net sales $ 1,639 $ 1,716 $ 1,839 $ 1,513 $ 1,635 $ 1,665 $ 1,838 $ 1,516 $ 6,707 $ 6,654 $ 6,014
Operating Profit (Loss)                 1,088 1,077 1,029
Total other income (expense), net                 (174) (170) (311)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes                 914 907 718
Assets 5,027       5,393       5,027 5,393 5,534
Assets classified as held for sale 528       1,195       528 1,195 1,202
Export sales from U.S. included in net sales                 $ 244 $ 237 $ 207
Maximum                      
Net Sales                      
Intra-company sales between segments in percentage                 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
One customer | Customer concentration risk | Sales                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 $ 2,481 $ 2,457 $ 2,341
North America [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 5,328 5,208 4,568
Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 1,379 1,446 1,370
UNITED STATES                      
Net Sales                      
Long-lived assets 1,198       1,119       1,198 1,119 777
UNITED STATES | Sales                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 5,127 5,034 4,352
Europe [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Long-lived assets 470       446       470 446 431
Plumbing Products [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 3,984 3,998 3,732
Plumbing Products [Member] | North America [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 2,605 2,552 2,362
Plumbing Products [Member] | Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 1,379 1,446 1,370
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 2,723 2,656 2,206
Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | North America [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 2,723 2,656 2,206
Decorative Architectural Products [Member] | Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 0 0 0
Operating Segments                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 6,707 6,654 5,938
Operating Profit (Loss)                 1,188 1,171 1,140
Assets 3,901       3,787       3,901 3,787 3,263
Operating Segments | North America [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 5,328 5,208 4,568
Operating Profit (Loss)                 987 954 924
Assets 2,785       2,729       2,785 2,729 2,131
Operating Segments | Foreign Locations [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 1,379 1,446 1,370
Operating Profit (Loss)                 201 217 216
Assets 1,116       1,058       1,116 1,058 1,132
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 3,984 3,998 3,732
Operating Profit (Loss)                 708 715 702
Assets 2,375       2,253       2,375 2,253 2,298
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                 2,723 2,656 2,206
Operating Profit (Loss)                 480 456 438
Assets 1,526       1,534       1,526 1,534 965
Corporate, Non-Segment                      
Net Sales                      
General corporate expense, net                 (100) (94) (105)
Assets $ 598       $ 411       $ 598 $ 411 1,069
Continuing Operations [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                     5,938
Continuing Operations [Member] | Operating Segments                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                     5,938
Operating Profit (Loss)                     1,140
Discontinued Operations [Member]                      
Net Sales                      
Net sales                     76
Operating Profit (Loss)                     $ (6)
v3.19.3.a.u2
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions $ 162 $ 219 $ 173
Depreciation and amortization 159 156 127
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 126 174 134
Depreciation and amortization 121 112 79
Operating Segments | Plumbing Products [Member]      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 108 120 115
Depreciation and amortization 80 77 63
Operating Segments | Decorative Architectural Products [Member]      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 18 54 19
Depreciation and amortization 41 35 16
Corporate, Non-Segment      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 2 7 12
Depreciation and amortization 9 8 13
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Operating Segments      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 0 0 1
Depreciation and amortization 0 0 1
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]      
Depreciation and Amortization      
Property Additions 34 38 26
Depreciation and amortization $ 29 $ 36 $ 34
v3.19.3.a.u2
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Net Investment Income [Line Items]      
Loss on sales of businesses, net $ 0 $ 0 $ (13)
Income from cash and cash investments and short-term bank deposits 3 5 4
Equity investment income, net 1 3 1
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) 2 (8) 0
Net periodic pension and post-retirement benefit cost (21) (14) (26)
Other items, net 0 (1) 1
Total other, net (15) (14) (32)
Private equity funds      
Net Investment Income [Line Items]      
Realized gains from private equity funds 0 1 3
Impairment of private equity funds $ 0 $ 0 (2)
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Moores Furniture [Member]      
Net Investment Income [Line Items]      
Loss on sales of businesses, net     (64)
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Arrow Fastener [Member]      
Net Investment Income [Line Items]      
Loss on sales of businesses, net     $ 51
v3.19.3.a.u2
INCOME TAXES - Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income from continuing operations before income taxes      
U.S. $ 684 $ 670 $ 562
Foreign 230 237 156
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 914 907 718
Currently payable:      
U.S. Federal 155 115 142
State and local 46 29 22
Foreign 70 74 67
Deferred:      
U.S. Federal (23) 12 12
State and local (15) 0 0
Foreign (3) (9) 2
Income tax (benefit) expense 230 221 $ 245
Deferred tax assets at December 31:      
Receivables 7 3  
Inventories 15 16  
Other assets, principally stock-based compensation 15 23  
Accrued liabilities 48 58  
Long-term liabilities 176 149  
Net operating loss carryforward 63 51  
Tax credit carryforward 9 9  
Total 333 309  
Valuation allowance (38) (43)  
Total 295 266  
Deferred tax liabilities at December 31:      
Property and equipment 73 87  
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leasing Arrangements 42    
Intangibles 71 139  
Investment in foreign subsidiaries 10 9  
Other 22 14  
Total 218 249  
Net deferred tax asset at December 31 $ 77 $ 17  
v3.19.3.a.u2
INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Unrecognized Tax Benefits and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued $ 73 $ 67 $ 62
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net 99 42  
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) $ 4 $ 2 $ 3
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate-expense (as a percent) 21.00% 21.00% 35.00%
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Income Tax (Expense) Benefit     $ 20
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Loss on sales of businesses, net $ 0 $ 0 $ 13
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards And Tax Credit Carryforwards 72 60  
Deferred Tax Assets Net Operating (Loss) and Tax Credit Carryforwards with Limited Expiration Period 44 32  
Deferred Tax Assets Net Operating (Loss) and Tax Credit Carryforwards with Unlimited Expiration Period 28 28  
Income Taxes Paid 384 231 258
State and Local Jurisdiction      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Tax Benefit Reversal of Accrual for Uncertain Tax Positions Expirations and Settlements 8 8 5
Deferred Income Tax Expense from Change in Valuation Allowance (1) (1) $ (1)
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Unrecognized Tax Benefits and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued 5 3  
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net 99 42  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Unrecognized Tax Benefits and Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued 68 64  
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net $ 22 $ 25  
Cash and Liquid Assets      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent     15.50%
Non-liquid Assets      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent     8.00%
Moores Furniture [Member] | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]      
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]      
Loss on sales of businesses, net     $ 64
v3.19.3.a.u2
INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of the U.S. Federal Statutory Tax Rate to the Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate-expense (as a percent) 21.00% 21.00% 35.00%
State and local taxes, net of U.S. Federal tax benefit (as a percent) 3.00% 3.00% 2.00%
Lower taxes on foreign earnings (as a percent) 2.00% 2.00% (1.00%)
U.S. and foreign taxes on distributed and undistributed foreign earnings (as a percent) 1.00% 1.00% 1.00%
Domestic production deduction (as a percent) 0.00% 0.00% (1.00%)
Stock-based compensation (1.00%) (2.00%) (3.00%)
Business divestitures with no tax impact 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Change in U.S. Federal tax law 0.00% 0.00% (3.00%)
Other, net (as a percent) (1.00%) (1.00%) (1.00%)
Effective tax rate - (benefit) expense (as a percent) 25.00% 24.00% 34.00%
v3.19.3.a.u2
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Uncertain Tax Positions    
Balance at the beginning of the period $ 58 $ 54
Total balance at beginning of the period 67 62
Current year tax positions: Additions 14 13
Current year tax positions: Reductions (1) (1)
Prior year tax positions: Additions 1 1
Prior year tax positions: Reductions   (1)
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations (9) (8)
Balance at the end of the period 63 58
Total balance at the end of the period 73 67
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense [Abstract]    
Interest and penalties at period start 9 8
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense 1 1
Interest and penalties at period end $ 10 $ 9
v3.19.3.a.u2
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions and Interest and Penalties - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes      
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized $ 50 $ 46  
Liability for uncertain tax positions 73 67 $ 62
Reasonably possible reduction in the liability for uncertain tax positions 9    
Other Noncurrent Liabilities      
Income Taxes      
Liability for uncertain tax positions 68 64  
Other Noncurrent Assets      
Income Taxes      
Liability for uncertain tax positions $ 5 $ 3  
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Reconciliations of the Numerators and Denominators Used in the Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Numerator (basic and diluted):                      
Income from continuing operations $ 158 $ 163 $ 211 $ 107 $ 172 $ 150 $ 178 $ 136 $ 639 $ 636 $ 426
Less: Allocation to unvested restricted stock awards                 4 6 4
Net income available to common shareholders                 $ 929 $ 727 $ 528
Denominator:                      
Basic common shares (based upon weighted average) (in shares)                 287 305 314
Add: Stock option dilution (in shares)                 1 2 4
Diluted common shares (in shares)                 288 307 318
Loss (Income) from Continuing Operations Attributable To Common Shareholders                 $ 635 $ 630 $ 422
Income from discontinued operations, net                 296 98 107
Allocation To Unvested Restricted Stock Awards Discontinuing Operations                 2 1 1
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Attributable to Common Stockholders                 $ 294 $ 97 $ 106
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Stock Options      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 854,000 710,000 354,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares)   20,000  
Long-term stock awards      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share      
Antidilutive effect on computation of diluted earnings per common share (in shares) 2,000,000 2,000,000  
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OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Warranty (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Changes in the company's warranty liability    
Balance at January 1 $ 81 $ 78
Accruals for warranties issued during the year 34 34
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties 1 (2)
Settlements made (in cash or kind) during the year (31) (29)
Balance at December 31 84 81
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) $ (1) $ 0
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INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Sep. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]                      
Income from discontinued operations, net $ 295 $ (37)             $ 296 $ 98 $ 107
Net sales 1,639 1,716 $ 1,839 $ 1,513 $ 1,635 $ 1,665 $ 1,838 $ 1,516 6,707 6,654 6,014
Gross profit 565 611 673 522 568 570 648 541 2,371 2,327 2,220
Income from continuing operations 158 163 211 107 172 150 178 136 639 636 426
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 453 $ 126 $ 240 $ 116 $ 194 $ 180 $ 211 $ 149 $ 935 $ 734 $ 533
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ 0.56 $ 0.57 $ 0.73 $ 0.36 $ 0.57 $ 0.49 $ 0.58 $ 0.43 $ 2.21 $ 2.06 $ 1.34
Basic:                      
Net income, basic (in dollars per share) 1.60 0.44 0.82 0.39 0.65 0.59 0.69 0.48 3.24 2.38 1.68
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share) 0.56 0.56 0.72 0.36 0.57 0.49 0.57 0.43 2.20 2.05 1.33
Diluted:                      
Net income, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.59 $ 0.44 $ 0.82 $ 0.39 $ 0.64 $ 0.58 $ 0.68 $ 0.47 $ 3.22 $ 2.37 $ 1.66
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SCHEDULE II. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 5 $ 4 $ 5
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses 1 3 1
Additions, Charged to Other Accounts 0 0 0
Deductions (2) (2) (2)
Balance at End of Period 4 5 4
Valuation Allowance on deferred tax assets      
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period 43 47 45
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses 0 0 0
Additions, Charged to Other Accounts 0 0 2
Deductions (5) (4) 0
Balance at End of Period $ 38 43 $ 47
Valuation Allowance on deferred tax assets | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts      
Deductions   (1)  
Income Tax Benefit [Member] | Valuation Allowance on deferred tax assets      
Movement in valuation and qualifying accounts      
Deductions   $ (3)