Motorola Solutions (MSI) 10-Q 31 Oct 19 2019 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Oct. 15, 2019
Cover page.
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 28, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-7221
Entity Registrant Name	MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	36-1115800
Entity Address, Address Line One	500 W. Monroe Street,
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	60661
Entity Address, City or Town	Chicago,
Entity Address, State or Province	IL
City Area Code	847
Local Phone Number	576-5000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	MSI
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		171,336,026
Entity Central Index Key	0000068505
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Net sales	$ 1,994,000,000	$ 1,862,000,000	$ 5,511,000,000	$ 5,089,000,000
Costs of sales	987,000,000	961,000,000	2,800,000,000	2,697,000,000
Gross margin	1,007,000,000	901,000,000	2,711,000,000	2,392,000,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses	359,000,000	323,000,000	1,035,000,000	918,000,000
Research and development expenditures	172,000,000	158,000,000	505,000,000	472,000,000
Other charges	63,000,000	126,000,000	180,000,000	263,000,000
Operating earnings	413,000,000	294,000,000	991,000,000	739,000,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(54,000,000)	(59,000,000)	(165,000,000)	(163,000,000)
Gains on sales of investments and businesses, net	0	6,000,000	4,000,000	16,000,000
Other, net	(11,000,000)	29,000,000	(22,000,000)	45,000,000
Total other expense	(65,000,000)	(24,000,000)	(183,000,000)	(102,000,000)
Net earnings before income taxes	348,000,000	270,000,000	808,000,000	637,000,000
Income tax expense	80,000,000	22,000,000	180,000,000	91,000,000
Net earnings	268,000,000	248,000,000	628,000,000	546,000,000
Less: Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	1,000,000	1,000,000	3,000,000	2,000,000
Net earnings attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc.	$ 267,000,000	$ 247,000,000	$ 625,000,000	$ 544,000,000
Earnings per common share:
Basic (in US$ per share)	$ 1.60	$ 1.52	$ 3.78	$ 3.36
Diluted (in US$ per share)	$ 1.51	$ 1.43	$ 3.56	$ 3.17
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	166.7	162.6	165.3	162
Diluted (in shares)	176.4	172.6	175.7	171.6
Products
Net sales	$ 1,196,000,000	$ 1,151,000,000	$ 3,260,000,000	$ 2,993,000,000
Costs of sales	501,000,000	516,000,000	1,435,000,000	1,383,000,000
Services
Net sales	798,000,000	711,000,000	2,251,000,000	2,096,000,000
Costs of sales	$ 486,000,000	$ 445,000,000	$ 1,365,000,000	$ 1,314,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 268	$ 248	$ 628	$ 546
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(33)	(4)	(26)	(42)
Marketable securities	0	0	0	(6)
Defined benefit plans	11	13	32	39
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(22)	9	6	(9)
Comprehensive income	246	257	634	537
Less: Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	1	1	3	2
Comprehensive income attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. common shareholders	$ 245	$ 256	$ 631	$ 535

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,138	$ 1,246
Restricted cash	2	11
Total cash and cash equivalents	1,140	1,257
Accounts receivable, net	1,295	1,293
Contract assets	921	1,012
Inventories, net	460	356
Other current assets	338	354
Total current assets	4,154	4,272
Property, plant and equipment, net	963	895
Operating lease assets	561
Investments	159	169
Deferred income taxes	866	985
Goodwill	2,006	1,514
Intangible assets, net	1,331	1,230
Other assets	333	344
Total assets	10,373	9,409
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt	617	31
Accounts payable	557	592
Contract liabilities	1,223	1,263
Accrued liabilities	1,259	1,210
Total current liabilities	3,656	3,096
Long-term debt	5,112	5,289
Operating lease liabilities	499
Other liabilities	2,190	2,300
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $.01 par value	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	436	419
Retained earnings	1,220	1,051
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,759)	(2,765)
Total Motorola Solutions, Inc. stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(1,101)	(1,293)
Non-controlling interests	17	17
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	(1,084)	(1,276)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 10,373	$ 9,409

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock par value (in US$ per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock authorized (in shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	171,600,000	164,000,000
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	171,000,000	163,500,000

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings	Noncontrolling Interests	1.75% senior convertible notesCommon Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital	2.00% senior convertible notesCommon Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		161.6
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 353	$ (2,562)	$ 467	$ 15
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings				117
Other comprehensive income (loss)			54
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised (in shares)		1.7
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised		$ 53
Share repurchase program (in shares)		(0.6)
Share repurchase program				(66)
Share-based compensation expense		$ 17
Dividends declared				(84)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018		162.7
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2018		$ 423	(2,508)	531	15
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		161.6
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017		$ 353	(2,562)	467	15
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	$ 546
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(9)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary common stock	1
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 29, 2018		164
Balance at end of period at Sep. 29, 2018		$ 372	(2,571)	788	16
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018		162.7
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2018		$ 423	(2,508)	531	15
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings				180	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(72)
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised (in shares)		0.1
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised		$ 6
Share-based compensation expense		$ 17
Dividends declared				(84)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary common stock					(1)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2018		162.8
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2018		$ 446	(2,580)	627	15
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	248			247	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9		9
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised (in shares)		1.2
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised		$ 80
Share-based compensation expense		$ 19
Dividends declared				(85)
Equity component of senior convertible notes							$ (173)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 29, 2018		164
Balance at end of period at Sep. 29, 2018		$ 372	(2,571)	788	16
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		164
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	(1,276)	$ 421	(2,765)	1,051	17
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings				151	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)			41
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised (in shares)		1.2
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised		$ 45
Share repurchase program (in shares)		(1.2)
Share repurchase program				(145)
Share-based compensation expense		$ 27
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of VaaS (in shares)		1.4
Issuance of common stock for acquisition of VaaS		$ 160
Dividends declared				(94)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 30, 2019		165.4
Balance at end of period at Mar. 30, 2019		$ 653	(2,724)	963	18
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		164
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2018	(1,276)	$ 421	(2,765)	1,051	17
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	628
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 6
Share repurchase program (in shares)	(1.4)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary common stock	$ 3
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2019		171.6
Balance at end of period at Sep. 28, 2019	(1,084)	$ 438	(2,759)	1,220	17
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 30, 2019		165.4
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 30, 2019		$ 653	(2,724)	963	18
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings				207	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(13)
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised (in shares)		0.5
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised		$ 33
Share repurchase program (in shares)		(0.2)
Share repurchase program				(25)
Share-based compensation expense		$ 30
Dividends declared				(94)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest on subsidiary common stock					(3)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2019		165.7
Balance at end of period at Jun. 29, 2019		$ 716	(2,737)	1,051	16
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings	268			267	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(22)		(22)
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised (in shares)		0.4
Issuance of common stock and stock options exercised		$ 12
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt (in shares)		5.5
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt		$ 988
Share-based compensation expense		$ 30
Dividends declared				(98)
Equity component of senior convertible notes						$ 10	$ (1,318)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 28, 2019		171.6
Balance at end of period at Sep. 28, 2019	$ (1,084)	$ 438	$ (2,759)	$ 1,220	$ 17

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared (in USD per share)	$ 0.57	$ 0.57	$ 0.57	$ 0.52	$ 0.52	$ 0.52

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Operating
Net earnings attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc.	$ 625,000,000	$ 544,000,000
Earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	3,000,000	2,000,000
Net earnings	628,000,000	546,000,000
Adjustments to reconcile Net earnings to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	290,000,000	267,000,000
Non-cash other charges	27,000,000	56,000,000
Share-based compensation expense	87,000,000	53,000,000
Gains on sales of investments and businesses, net	(4,000,000)	(16,000,000)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions, dispositions, and foreign currency translation adjustments:
Accounts receivable	30,000,000	186,000,000
Inventories	(88,000,000)	61,000,000
Other current assets and contract assets	104,000,000	(137,000,000)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and contract liabilities	(143,000,000)	(170,000,000)
Other assets and liabilities	10,000,000	(596,000,000)
Deferred income taxes	41,000,000	19,000,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,028,000,000	263,000,000
Investing
Acquisitions and investments, net	(623,000,000)	(1,158,000,000)
Proceeds from sales of investments and businesses, net	10,000,000	90,000,000
Capital expenditures	(189,000,000)	(128,000,000)
Net cash used for investing activities	(802,000,000)	(1,196,000,000)
Financing
Repayment of debt	(1,435,000,000)	(412,000,000)
Net proceeds from the issuances of debt	1,804,000,000	1,295,000,000
Issuances of common stock	82,000,000	139,000,000
Purchases of common stock	(170,000,000)	(66,000,000)
Payments of dividends	(281,000,000)	(252,000,000)
Payments of dividends to non-controlling interests	(3,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Settlements of conversion premium on 2.00% senior convertible notes	(326,000,000)	(169,000,000)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(329,000,000)	534,000,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on total cash and cash equivalents	(14,000,000)	(18,000,000)
Net decrease in total cash and cash equivalents	(117,000,000)	(417,000,000)
Total cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,257,000,000	1,268,000,000
Total cash and cash equivalents, end of period	1,140,000,000	851,000,000
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid	176,000,000	164,000,000
Income and withholding taxes, net of refunds	111,000,000	79,000,000
Long-term Debt
Adjustments to reconcile Net earnings to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss (gain) from the extinguishment of debt	50,000,000	0
Convertible Notes
Adjustments to reconcile Net earnings to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss (gain) from the extinguishment of debt	$ (4,000,000)	$ (6,000,000)

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 28, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and reclassifications) necessary to present fairly the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, Statements of Comprehensive Income, Statements of Stockholders' Equity, and Statements of Cash Flows of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“Motorola Solutions” or the “Company”) for all periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 . The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Recent Acquisitions On July 11, 2019, the Company acquired WatchGuard, Inc. ("WatchGuard"), a provider of in-car and body-worn video solutions for $271 million , inclusive of share-based compensation withheld at a fair value of $16 million that will be expensed over an average service period of two years . The acquisition was settled with $250 million of cash, net of cash acquired. The acquisition expands the Company's video security solutions platform. On March 11, 2019, the Company announced that it acquired Avtec, Inc. ("Avtec"), a provider of dispatch communication equipment for U.S. public safety and commercial customers for a purchase price of $136 million in cash, net of cash acquired. This acquisition expands the Company's commercial portfolio with new capabilities, allowing it to offer an enhanced platform for customers to communicate, coordinate resources, and secure their facilities. On January 7, 2019, the Company announced that it acquired VaaS International Holdings ("VaaS"), a company that is a global provider of data and image analytics for vehicle location for $445 million , inclusive of share-based compensation withheld at a fair value of $38 million that will be expensed over an average service period of one year . The acquisition was settled with $231 million of cash, net of cash acquired, and 1.4 million of shares issued at a fair value of $160 million for a purchase price of $391 million . On March 28, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Avigilon Corporation ("Avigilon"), a provider of advanced security and video solutions including video analytics, network video management hardware and software, video cameras and access control solutions for a purchase price of $974 million in cash, net of cash acquired, debt assumed, and transaction costs paid. On March 7, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Plant Holdings, Inc. ("Plant"), the parent company of Airbus DS Communications for a purchase price of $237 million in cash, net of cash acquired. This acquisition expanded the Company's software portfolio in the command center with additional solutions for Next Generation 9-1-1. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20) - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans,” which modifies the disclosure requirements for the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement plans. The ASU is effective for the Company on January 1, 2021 with early adoption permitted. The ASU requires a retrospective adoption method. The Company does not believe the ASU will have a material impact on its financial statement disclosures. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which requires the Company to measure and recognize expected credit losses for financial assets held and not accounted for at fair value through net income. In November 2018, April 2019 and May 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” “ASU No. 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, ” “Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments,” and “ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief,” which provided additional implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU. The ASU is effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 and requires a modified retrospective adoption method. The Company is still evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial statements and disclosures. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, "Leases," which amends existing guidance to require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by long-term leases and to disclose additional quantitative and qualitative information about leasing arrangements. This was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2018-01, “Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842,” ASU No. 2018-10, “Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases,” and ASU No. 2018-11, “Targeted Improvements” (collectively "ASC 842"). ASC 842 establishes a right-of-use model ("ROU") that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with an initial term longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and presentation of expense recognition in the income statement. The Company adopted ASC 842 as of January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at January 1, 2019, the date of the initial application. Consequently, financial information will not be updated and disclosures required under ASC 842 will not be provided for dates and periods before January 1, 2019. ASC 842 provides for a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the practical expedients, which permit the Company to not reassess prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs under ASC 842 . The Company did not elect the "use-of hindsight" practical expedient to determine the lease term or in assessing the likelihood that a lease purchase option will be exercised, allowing it to carry forward the lease term as determined prior to adoption of ASC 842. Finally, the Company also elected the practical expedient related to land easements, which enabled it to continue its accounting treatment for land easements on existing agreements as of January 1, 2019. ASC 842 also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. A short-term lease is one with a term of 12 months or less, including any optional periods that are reasonably certain of exercise. For those leases that qualify, the exemption allows the Company to not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities, including not recognizing ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases at transition. Short-term lease costs are recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term consistent with the Company’s prior accounting. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all current lease categories. As of January 1, 2019, the Company recognized operating lease liabilities of $648 million based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments determined under prior lease accounting standards and corresponding ROU assets of $588 million . The $ 60 million difference between operating lease liabilities and ROU assets recognized is due to deferred rent and exit cost accruals recorded under prior lease accounting standards. ASC 842 requires such balances to be reclassified against ROU assets at transition. For arrangements where the Company is the lessor, the adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material impact on its financial statements as the majority of its leases are operating leases embedded within managed services contracts. ASC 842 provides a practical expedient for lessors in which the lessor may elect, by class of underlying asset, to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component and, instead, to account for these components as a single component if both of the following are met: (i) the timing and pattern of transfer of the non-lease component(s) and associated lease component are the same and (ii) the lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease. The accounting under the practical expedient depends on which component(s) is predominant in the contract. If the non-lease component is predominant, the single component is accounted under ASC Topic 606 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" and accounting and disclosure under ASC 842 is not applicable. The Company has elected the above practical expedient and determined that non-lease components are predominant and is accounting for the single components as managed service contracts under ASC Topic 606.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregation of Revenue The following table summarizes the disaggregation of our revenue by segment, geography, major product and service type and customer type for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 , consistent with the information reviewed by our chief operating decision maker for evaluating the financial performance of operating segments: Three Months Ended September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Regions: Americas $ 1,050 $ 403 $ 957 $ 343 EMEA 182 201 199 189 Asia Pacific 117 41 132 42 $ 1,349 $ 645 $ 1,288 $ 574 Major Products and Services: Devices $ 896 $ — $ 828 $ — Systems and Systems Integration 453 — 460 — Services — 479 — 455 Software — 166 — 119 $ 1,349 $ 645 $ 1,288 $ 574 Customer Type: Direct $ 860 $ 602 $ 811 $ 543 Indirect 489 43 477 31 $ 1,349 $ 645 $ 1,288 $ 574 Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Regions: Americas $ 2,832 $ 1,133 $ 2,533 $ 969 EMEA 499 603 543 565 Asia Pacific 325 119 353 126 $ 3,656 $ 1,855 $ 3,429 $ 1,660 Major Products and Services: Devices $ 2,391 $ — $ 2,184 $ — Systems and Systems Integration 1,265 — 1,245 — Services — 1,400 — 1,357 Software — 455 — 303 $ 3,656 $ 1,855 $ 3,429 $ 1,660 Customer Type: Direct $ 2,289 $ 1,737 $ 2,168 $ 1,586 Indirect 1,367 118 1,261 74 $ 3,656 $ 1,855 $ 3,429 $ 1,660 Remaining Performance Obligations Remaining performance obligations represent the revenue that is expected to be recognized in future periods related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied, as of the end of a period. The transaction price associated with remaining performance obligations which are not yet satisfied as of September 28, 2019 is $7.1 billion . A total of $3.2 billion is from Products and Systems Integration performance obligations that are not yet satisfied, of which $1.7 billion is expected to be recognized in the next twelve months . The remaining amounts will generally be satisfied over time as systems are implemented. A total of $3.9 billion is from Services and Software performance obligations that are not yet satisfied as of September 28, 2019 . The determination of Services and Software performance obligations that are not satisfied takes into account a contract term that may be limited by the customer’s ability to terminate for convenience. Where termination for convenience exists in the Company's service contracts, its disclosure of the remaining performance obligations that are unsatisfied assumes the contract term is limited until renewal. The Company expects to recognize $1.2 billion from unsatisfied Services and Software performance obligations over the next twelve months , with the remaining performance obligations to be recognized over time as services are performed and software is implemented. Contract Balances September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Accounts receivable, net $ 1,295 $ 1,293 Contract assets 921 1,012 Contract liabilities 1,223 1,263 Non-current contract liabilities 253 214 Revenue recognized during the three months ended September 28, 2019 which was previously included in Contract liabilities as of June 29, 2019 is $342 million , compared to $327 million of revenue recognized during the three months ended September 29, 2018 which was previously included in Contract liabilities as of July 1, 2018. Revenue recognized during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 which was previously included in Contract liabilities as of December 31, 2018 is $783 million , compared to $777 million of revenue recognized during the nine months ended September 29, 2018 which was previously included in Contract liabilities as of January 1, 2018. Revenue of $26 million and $42 million was reversed during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 , respectively, which were primarily driven by changes in the estimates of progress on two Americas system contracts, compared to $7 million and $4 million of reversals for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 , respectively. There were no material impairment losses recognized on contract assets during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 . Contract Cost Balances September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Current contract cost assets $ 28 $ 30 Non-current contract cost assets 102 98 Amortization of non-current contract cost assets was $10 million and $11 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 , respectively, and $32 million and $34 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 , respectively.

Leases

Leases	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases	Leases The Company leases certain office, factory and warehouse space, land, and other equipment, principally under non-cancelable operating leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract. The Company's key decisions in determining whether a contract is or contains a lease include establishing whether the supplier has the ability to use other assets to fulfill its service or whether the terms of the agreement enable the Company to control the use of a dedicated asset during the contract term. In the majority of the Company's contracts where it must identify whether a lease is present, it is readily determinable that the Company controls the use of the assets and obtains substantially all of the economic benefit during the term of the contract. In those contracts where identification is not readily determinable, the Company has determined that the supplier has either the ability to use another asset to provide the service or the terms of the contract give the supplier the rights to operate the asset at its discretion during the term of the contract. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The Company's lease payments are typically fixed or contain fixed escalators. The Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of its current lease categories and therefore, all consideration is included in the lease liabilities. For the Company's leases consisting of both land and other equipment (i.e. "communication network sites"), future payments are subject to variability due to changes in indices or rates. The Company values its ROU assets and lease liabilities based on the index or rate in effect at lease commencement. Future changes in the indices or rates are accounted for as variable lease costs. Other variable lease costs also include items that are not fixed at lease commencement including property taxes, insurance, and operating charges that vary based on usage. ROU assets also include lease payments made in advance and are net of lease incentives. As the majority of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rates based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The Company's incremental borrowing rates are based on the term of the lease, the economic environment of the lease, and the effect of collateralization. The Company's lease terms range from one to twenty-one years and may include options to extend the lease by one to ten years or terminate the lease after the initial non-cancelable term. The Company does not include options in the determination of the lease term for the majority of leases as sufficient economic factors do not exist that would compel it to continue to use the underlying asset beyond the initial non-cancelable term. However, for the Company's communication network site leases that are necessary to provide services to customers under managed service arrangements, the Company includes options in the lease term to the extent of the customer contracts to which those leases relate. The components of lease expense are as follows: September 28, 2019 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Lease expense: Operating lease cost $ 33 $ 99 Finance lease cost Amortization of right-of-use assets 3 9 Interest on lease liabilities 1 1 Total finance lease cost 4 10 Short-term lease cost 1 4 Variable cost 8 25 Sublease income (1 ) (3 ) Net lease expense $ 45 $ 135 Lease assets and liabilities consist of the following: Statement Line Classification September 28, 2019 Assets: Operating lease assets Operating lease assets $ 561 Finance lease assets Property, plant, and equipment, net 43 $ 604 Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Accrued liabilities $ 118 Finance lease liabilities Current portion of long-term debt 13 $ 131 Non-current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities $ 499 Finance lease liabilities Long-term debt 18 $ 517 Other information related to leases is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Supplemental cash flow information: Net cash used for operating activities related to operating leases $ 110 Net cash used for operating activities related to finance leases 1 Net cash used for financing activities related to finance leases 11 Assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 69 September 28, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease terms (years): Operating leases 8 Finance leases 2 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 3.67 % Finance leases 4.95 % Future lease payments as of September 28, 2019 are as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Total Remainder of 2019 $ 28 $ 4 $ 32 2020 137 14 151 2021 123 11 134 2022 108 4 112 2023 58 — 58 Thereafter 258 — 258 Total lease payments 712 33 745 Less: Interest 95 2 97 Present value of lease liabilities $ 617 $ 31 $ 648 Rental expense, net of sublease income, for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $108 million . At December 31, 2018, future minimum lease obligations, net of minimum sublease rentals, for the next five years and beyond were as follows: 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Beyond $ 131 $ 120 $ 112 $ 101 $ 54 $ 204
Finance Leases	Leases The Company leases certain office, factory and warehouse space, land, and other equipment, principally under non-cancelable operating leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception of the contract. The Company's key decisions in determining whether a contract is or contains a lease include establishing whether the supplier has the ability to use other assets to fulfill its service or whether the terms of the agreement enable the Company to control the use of a dedicated asset during the contract term. In the majority of the Company's contracts where it must identify whether a lease is present, it is readily determinable that the Company controls the use of the assets and obtains substantially all of the economic benefit during the term of the contract. In those contracts where identification is not readily determinable, the Company has determined that the supplier has either the ability to use another asset to provide the service or the terms of the contract give the supplier the rights to operate the asset at its discretion during the term of the contract. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The Company's lease payments are typically fixed or contain fixed escalators. The Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of its current lease categories and therefore, all consideration is included in the lease liabilities. For the Company's leases consisting of both land and other equipment (i.e. "communication network sites"), future payments are subject to variability due to changes in indices or rates. The Company values its ROU assets and lease liabilities based on the index or rate in effect at lease commencement. Future changes in the indices or rates are accounted for as variable lease costs. Other variable lease costs also include items that are not fixed at lease commencement including property taxes, insurance, and operating charges that vary based on usage. ROU assets also include lease payments made in advance and are net of lease incentives. As the majority of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rates based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The Company's incremental borrowing rates are based on the term of the lease, the economic environment of the lease, and the effect of collateralization. The Company's lease terms range from one to twenty-one years and may include options to extend the lease by one to ten years or terminate the lease after the initial non-cancelable term. The Company does not include options in the determination of the lease term for the majority of leases as sufficient economic factors do not exist that would compel it to continue to use the underlying asset beyond the initial non-cancelable term. However, for the Company's communication network site leases that are necessary to provide services to customers under managed service arrangements, the Company includes options in the lease term to the extent of the customer contracts to which those leases relate. The components of lease expense are as follows: September 28, 2019 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Lease expense: Operating lease cost $ 33 $ 99 Finance lease cost Amortization of right-of-use assets 3 9 Interest on lease liabilities 1 1 Total finance lease cost 4 10 Short-term lease cost 1 4 Variable cost 8 25 Sublease income (1 ) (3 ) Net lease expense $ 45 $ 135 Lease assets and liabilities consist of the following: Statement Line Classification September 28, 2019 Assets: Operating lease assets Operating lease assets $ 561 Finance lease assets Property, plant, and equipment, net 43 $ 604 Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Accrued liabilities $ 118 Finance lease liabilities Current portion of long-term debt 13 $ 131 Non-current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities $ 499 Finance lease liabilities Long-term debt 18 $ 517 Other information related to leases is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Supplemental cash flow information: Net cash used for operating activities related to operating leases $ 110 Net cash used for operating activities related to finance leases 1 Net cash used for financing activities related to finance leases 11 Assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 69 September 28, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease terms (years): Operating leases 8 Finance leases 2 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 3.67 % Finance leases 4.95 % Future lease payments as of September 28, 2019 are as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Total Remainder of 2019 $ 28 $ 4 $ 32 2020 137 14 151 2021 123 11 134 2022 108 4 112 2023 58 — 58 Thereafter 258 — 258 Total lease payments 712 33 745 Less: Interest 95 2 97 Present value of lease liabilities $ 617 $ 31 $ 648 Rental expense, net of sublease income, for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $108 million . At December 31, 2018, future minimum lease obligations, net of minimum sublease rentals, for the next five years and beyond were as follows: 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Beyond $ 131 $ 120 $ 112 $ 101 $ 54 $ 204

Other Financial Data

Other Financial Data	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Financial Data	Other Financial Data Statements of Operations Information Other Charges (Income) Other charges (income) included in Operating earnings consist of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Other charges (income): Intangibles amortization (Note 15) $ 52 $ 46 $ 154 $ 140 Reorganization of business (Note 14) 15 21 27 46 Environmental reserve expense — 57 — 57 Loss (gain) on legal settlements (5 ) 2 (5 ) 3 Acquisition-related transaction fees 1 — 4 17 $ 63 $ 126 $ 180 $ 263 During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recognized $4 million of acquisition-related transaction fees compared to $17 million for the Avigilon and Plant acquisitions during the nine months ended September 29, 2018 . During the third quarter of 2018, the Company revised the estimate of a liability related to a designated Superfund site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (commonly known as the “Superfund Act”) incurred by a legacy business. It is the Company’s policy to re-evaluate the reserve when certain events become known that will impact the future cash payments. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company became aware of additional remediation requirements for the Superfund site. As such, the Company recorded a charge of $57 million during the third quarter of 2018 which was primarily due to: (i) changes in the expected timeline of the remediation activities to 30 years and (ii) additional costs for further remediation efforts, increasing the reserve to $107 million . Given the timing and amount of the future cash payments are fixed or reliably determinable, the Company discounted the cash flows used in estimating this accrual using a risk-free treasury rate. The current portion of the estimated environmental liability is $4 million and is included in the “Accrued liabilities” statement line and the non-current portion is included in the “Other liabilities” statement line within the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Other Income (Expense) Interest expense, net, and Other, net, both included in Other income (expense), consist of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Interest income (expense), net: Interest expense $ (60 ) $ (62 ) $ (178 ) $ (178 ) Interest income 6 3 13 15 $ (54 ) $ (59 ) $ (165 ) $ (163 ) Other,net: Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit (Note 8) $ 17 $ 18 $ 50 $ 58 Gain from the extinguishment of 2.00% senior convertible notes (Note 5) 4 6 4 6 Loss from the extinguishment of long-term debt (Note 5) (7 ) — (50 ) — Investment impairments (Note 4) (5 ) — (16 ) — Foreign currency gain (loss) 3 (14 ) (7 ) (14 ) Gain (loss) on derivative instruments (9 ) 8 (16 ) (15 ) Gains on equity method investments 2 1 3 2 Fair value adjustments to equity investments (Note 4) (18 ) 7 (3 ) 7 Other 2 3 13 1 $ (11 ) $ 29 $ (22 ) $ 45 During the three months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recognized a foreign currency gain of $3 million , primarily driven by the Euro, the British Pound, and the Norwegian Kroner, and a loss of $9 million on derivative instruments put in place to manage foreign exchange risk related to currency fluctuations. During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recognized a foreign currency loss of $7 million , primarily related to the Israeli Shekel, Brazilian real, the Australian dollar, and the Canadian dollar, and a loss of $16 million on derivative instruments put in place to minimize the foreign exchange risk related to currency fluctuations. During the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 , the Company recognized a foreign currency loss of $14 million , primarily driven by the Brazilian real, the Euro, the Australian dollar and the Argentinian peso. During the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 , the Company recognized a gain of $8 million and a loss of $15 million , respectively, on derivative instruments put in place to manage foreign exchange risk related to currency fluctuations. The loss on derivative instruments during the nine months ended September 29, 2018 , includes a loss of $14 million on foreign currency derivatives put in place to minimize the exposure to the Canadian dollar related to the acquisition of Avigilon. Earnings Per Common Share The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows: Amounts attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. common stockholders Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Basic earnings per common share: Earnings $ 267 $ 247 $ 625 $ 544 Weighted average common shares outstanding 166.7 162.6 165.3 162.0 Per share amount $ 1.60 $ 1.52 $ 3.78 $ 3.36 Diluted earnings per common share: Earnings $ 267 $ 247 $ 625 $ 544 Weighted average common shares outstanding 166.7 162.6 165.3 162.0 Add effect of dilutive securities: Share-based awards 4.8 4.6 4.7 4.2 2.00% senior convertible notes 4.9 5.4 5.7 5.4 1.75% senior convertible notes — — — — Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 176.4 172.6 175.7 171.6 Per share amount $ 1.51 $ 1.43 $ 3.56 $ 3.17 In the computation of diluted earnings per common share for the three months ended September 28, 2019 , the assumed exercise of 19,584 employee stock options were excluded because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. In the computation of the diluted earnings per common share for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the assumed exercise of 0.3 million employee stock options were excluded because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. For the three months ended September 29, 2018 , the assumed exercise of 0.2 million employee stock options, were excluded because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. For the nine months ended September 29, 2018 , the assumed exercise of 3.2 million options, were excluded because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. On September 5, 2019, the Company issued $1.0 billion of 1.75% senior convertible notes which mature in September 15, 2024 ("New Senior Convertible Notes"). The notes are convertible based on a conversion rate of 4.9140 per $1,000 principal amount (which is equal to an initial conversion price of $203.50 per share). See discussion in Note 5. In the event of conversion, the Company intends to settle the principal amount of the New Senior Convertible Notes in cash. Because of the Company’s intention to settle the par value of the New Senior Convertible Notes in cash, Motorola Solutions does not reflect any shares underlying the New Senior Convertible Notes in its diluted weighted average shares outstanding until the average stock price per share for the period exceeds the conversion price. Only the number of shares that would be issuable (under the treasury stock method of accounting for share dilution) will be included, which is based upon the amount by which the average stock price exceeds the conversion price of $203.50 . For the period ended September 28, 2019 , there was no dilutive effect of the New Senior Convertible Notes on diluted earnings per share attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. as the average stock price for the period outstanding was below the conversion price. Balance Sheet Information Accounts Receivable, Net Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following: September 28, December 31, Accounts receivable $ 1,345 $ 1,344 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (50 ) (51 ) $ 1,295 $ 1,293 Inventories, Net Inventories, net, consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Finished goods $ 221 $ 206 Work-in-process and production materials 380 293 601 499 Less inventory reserves (141 ) (143 ) $ 460 $ 356 Other Current Assets Other current assets consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Current contract cost assets (Note 2) $ 28 $ 30 Tax-related deposits 111 138 Other 199 186 $ 338 $ 354 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net, consists of the following: September 28, December 31, Land $ 15 $ 10 Leasehold improvements 404 362 Machinery and equipment 1,961 1,886 2,380 2,258 Less accumulated depreciation (1,417 ) (1,363 ) $ 963 $ 895 Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 was $47 million and $43 million , respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 was $136 million and $127 million , respectively. Investments Investments consist of the following: September 28, December 31, 2018 Corporate bonds $ — $ 1 Common stock 22 19 Strategic investments, at cost 40 62 Company-owned life insurance policies 78 75 Equity method investments 19 12 $ 159 $ 169 Strategic investments include investments in non-public technology startup companies. Strategic investments do not have a readily determinable fair value and are recorded at cost, less any impairment, and adjusted for changes resulting from observable, orderly transactions for identical or similar securities. The Company did not recognize any significant adjustments to the recorded cost basis during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , with the exception of one company becoming publicly-traded during the second quarter, which required the investment to be reclassified to common stock. The Company’s common stock portfolio reflects investments in publicly-traded companies within the communications services sector and is valued utilizing active market prices for similar instruments. During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recognized losses of $18 million and $3 million , respectively, in Other income (expense) related to a decrease in the fair value of the investments. During the three months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recognized no gains or losses on the sale of investments and businesses, compared to gains of $6 million , during the three months ended September 29, 2018 . During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , Gains on the sale of investments and businesses, net were $4 million , compared to $16 million , during the nine months ended September 29, 2018 . During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recorded investment impairment charges of $5 million and $16 million , respectively, representing other-than-temporary declines in the value of the Company’s strategic investments portfolio. There were no investment impairments recorded during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 . Investment impairment charges are included in Other within Other income (expense) in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Other Assets Other assets consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Defined benefit plan assets $ 175 $ 135 Tax receivable — 39 Non-current contract cost assets (Note 2) 102 98 Other 56 72 $ 333 $ 344 Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Compensation $ 313 $ 324 Tax liabilities 86 111 Dividend payable 98 93 Trade liabilities 156 185 Operating lease liabilities (Note 3) 118 — Other 488 497 $ 1,259 $ 1,210 Other Liabilities Other liabilities consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Defined benefit plans $ 1,480 $ 1,557 Non-current contract liabilities (Note 2) 253 214 Unrecognized tax benefits 52 51 Deferred income taxes 172 201 Other 233 277 $ 2,190 $ 2,300 Stockholders’ Equity Share Repurchase Program: During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company paid an aggregate of $170 million , including transaction costs, to repurchase approximately 1.4 million shares at an average price of $122.31 per share. As of September 28, 2019 , the Company had used approximately $12.6 billion of the share repurchase authority to repurchase shares, leaving $1.4 billion of authority available for future repurchases. Payment of Dividends: During the three months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 , the Company paid $94 million and $84 million , respectively, in cash dividends to holders of its common stock. During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 , the Company paid $281 million and $252 million , respectively, in cash dividends to holders of its common stock. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table displays the changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, including amounts reclassified into income, and the affected line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments: Balance at beginning of period $ (437 ) $ (391 ) $ (444 ) $ (353 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassification adjustment (33 ) (3 ) (23 ) (33 ) Tax expense — (1 ) (3 ) (9 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (33 ) (4 ) (26 ) (42 ) Balance at end of period $ (470 ) $ (395 ) $ (470 ) $ (395 ) Available-for-Sale Securities: Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — $ — $ 6 Reclassification adjustment into Gains on sales of investments and businesses, net — — — (8 ) Tax benefit — — — 2 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — — (6 ) Balance at end of period $ — $ — $ — $ — Defined Benefit Plans: Balance at beginning of period $ (2,300 ) $ (2,189 ) $ (2,321 ) $ (2,215 ) Reclassification adjustment - Actuarial net losses into Other income (expense) 16 20 50 57 Reclassification adjustment - Prior service benefits into Other income (expense) (4 ) (4 ) (11 ) (11 ) Tax expense (1 ) (3 ) (7 ) (7 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 11 13 32 39 Balance at end of period $ (2,289 ) $ (2,176 ) $ (2,289 ) $ (2,176 ) Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (2,759 ) $ (2,571 ) $ (2,759 ) $ (2,571 )

Debt and Credit Facilities

Debt and Credit Facilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and Credit Facilities	Debt and Credit Facilities September 28, December 31, Term Loan due 2021 $ — $ 399 3.5% senior notes due 2021 — 397 3.75% senior notes due 2022 550 748 3.5% senior notes due 2023 596 596 4.0% senior notes due 2024 592 591 1.75% senior convertible notes due 2024 987 — 6.5% debentures due 2025 72 118 7.5% debentures due 2025 254 346 4.6% senior notes due 2028 691 690 6.5% debentures due 2028 24 36 4.6% senior notes due 2029 804 — 6.625% senior notes due 2037 37 54 5.5% senior notes due 2044 396 396 5.22% debentures due 2097 91 91 Other long-term debt 638 862 5,732 5,324 Adjustments for unamortized gains on interest rate swap terminations (3 ) (4 ) Less: current portion (617 ) (31 ) Long-term debt $ 5,112 $ 5,289 As of September 28, 2019 , the Company had a $2.2 billion syndicated, unsecured revolving credit facility scheduled to mature in April 2022 (the " 2017 Motorola Solutions Credit Agreement "). The 2017 Motorola Solutions Credit Agreement includes a $500 million letter of credit sub-limit with $450 million of fronting commitments. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at the prime rate plus the applicable margin, or at a spread above the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), at the Company's option. An annual facility fee is payable on the undrawn amount of the credit line. The interest rate and facility fee are subject to adjustment if the Company's credit rating changes. The Company must comply with certain customary covenants including a maximum leverage ratio, as defined in the 2017 Motorola Solutions Credit Agreement . The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants as of September 28, 2019 . There were no borrowings outstanding or letters of credit issued under the revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2018 and September 28, 2019 . In conjunction with the Avigilon acquisition in the first quarter of 2018, the Company entered into a term loan for $400 million with a maturity date of March 26, 2021 (the “Term Loan”). Interest on the Term Loan is variable, indexed to LIBOR, and paid monthly. The weighted average borrowing rates for amounts outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 were 3.53% and 3.68% , respectively. No additional borrowings are permitted and amounts borrowed and repaid or prepaid may not be re-borrowed. During the three months ended September 28, 2019, the Company repaid all amounts borrowed under the Term Loan. In May of 2019, the Company issued $650 million of 4.60% senior notes due 2029, receiving proceeds of $645 million after debt issuance costs and debt discounts. These proceeds were then used to repurchase $614 million in principal amount of its outstanding long-term debt for a purchase price of $654 million , excluding approximately $3 million of accrued interest. After accelerating the amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts, the Company recognized a loss of approximately $43 million related to this repurchase in Other within Other income (expense) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In August of 2019, the Company issued a follow-on $150 million to the outstanding 4.60% senior notes due 2029, bringing the total outstanding principal to $800 million . The Company recognized net proceeds of $159 million after debt premiums and debt issuance costs. These proceeds were then used to repurchase the remaining $150 million principal amount outstanding of the 3.5% senior notes due 2021 for a purchase price of $155 million , excluding approximately $2 million of accrued interest. After accelerating the amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts, the Company recognized a loss of approximately $7 million related to this repurchase in Other, net within Other income (expense) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. On August 25, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with Silver Lake Partners to issue $1.0 billion of 2.00% senior convertible notes ("Senior Convertible Notes") which were scheduled to mature in September 2020. The notes became fully convertible as of August 25, 2017. The notes were convertible based on a conversion rate adjusted for dividends declared which automatically adjusts the exercise price. During the third quarter of 2018, the Company settled $200 million in principal amount of the Senior Convertible Notes for aggregate consideration of $369 million in cash, inclusive of the conversion premium. During the third quarter of 2019, the remaining notes were convertible based on a conversion rate of 14.9186, adjusted for dividends declared, per $1,000 principal amount (equal to a conversion price of $67.03 per share). On September 5, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Silver Lake Partners to settle the remaining $800 million in principal amount of the Senior Convertible Notes in two installments: (i) $200 million of principal notes were repurchased during the third quarter for an aggregate consideration of $526 million in cash, inclusive of the conversion premium and (ii) $600 million of principal paid in cash on October 7, 2019, subsequent to the quarter, with 5.5 million shares converted into common stock on September 5, 2019. As of September 28, 2019 , the Company reflected the principal amount of $600 million paid subsequent to the quarter as short term debt and recognized a gain of $4 million from the extinguishment of the 2.00% senior convertible notes in Other, net within Other income (expense) in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. On September 5, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement with Silver Lake Partners to issue $1.0 billion of 1.75% senior convertible notes which mature in September 2024 ("New Senior Convertible Notes"). Interest on these notes is payable semiannually. The notes are convertible anytime on or after two years from their issuance date, except in certain limited circumstances. The notes are convertible based on a conversion rate of 4.9140 per $1,000 principal amount (which is equal to an initial conversion price of $203.50 per share). In the event of conversion, the Company intends to settle the principal amount of the New Senior Convertible Notes in cash. The Company has recorded a debt liability associated with the New Senior Convertible Notes by determining the fair value of an equivalent debt instrument without a conversion option. Using a discount rate of 2.45% , which was determined based on a review of relevant market data, the Company has calculated the debt liability to be $986 million , indicating a $14 million discount to be amortized over the expected life of the debt instrument. The remaining proceeds of $14 million were allocated to the conversion option and accordingly, increased Additional paid-in capital. During the third quarter of 2019, the Company established an unsecured commercial paper program, backed by the revolving credit facility, under which the Company may issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $2.2 billion outstanding at any one time. Proceeds from the issuances of the notes are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The notes are issued at a zero-coupon rate and are issued at a discount which reflects the interest component. At maturity, the notes are paid back in full including the interest component. The notes are not redeemable prior to maturity. As of September 28, 2019 the Company had no outstanding debt under the commercial paper program. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company issued $265 million

Risk Management

Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Risk Management	Risk Management Foreign Currency Risk As of September 28, 2019 , the Company had outstanding foreign exchange contracts with notional amounts totaling $1.1 billion , compared to $819 million outstanding at December 31, 2018 . The Company does not believe these financial instruments should subject it to undue risk due to foreign exchange movements because gains and losses on these contracts should generally offset gains and losses on the underlying assets, liabilities and transactions. The following table shows the five largest net notional amounts of the positions to buy or sell foreign currency as of September 28, 2019 , and the corresponding positions as of December 31, 2018 : Notional Amount Net Buy (Sell) by Currency September 28, December 31, Euro $ 138 $ 89 British pound 73 139 Australian dollar (122 ) (105 ) Chinese renminbi (67 ) (55 ) Brazilian Real (43 ) (41 ) Counterparty Risk The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to counterparty credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties. However, the Company’s risk is limited to the fair value of the instruments when the derivative is in an asset position. The Company actively monitors its exposure to credit risk. As of September 28, 2019 , all of the counterparties have investment grade credit ratings. As of September 28, 2019 , the Company had $17 million of exposure to aggregate credit risk with all counterparties. The following tables summarize the fair values and locations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of all derivative financial instruments held by the Company as of September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018 : Fair Values of Derivative Instruments September 28, 2019 Other Current Assets Accrued Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 16 $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 1 $ 1 Total derivatives $ 17 $ 1 Fair Values of Derivative Instruments December 31, 2018 Other Current Assets Accrued Liabilities Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 5 $ 4 The following table summarizes the effect of derivatives on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Financial Statement Location Foreign Exchange Contracts September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Effective portion $ 8 $ (1 ) $ 16 $ — Accumulated other Forward points recognized 2 — 5 — Other income Undesignated derivatives recognized (9 ) 8 (16 ) (15 ) Other expense Net Investment Hedges The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts with contract terms of 12 to 15 months to hedge against the effect of the British pound and the Euro exchange rate fluctuations against the U.S. dollar on a portion of its net investment in certain European operations. The Company recognizes changes in the fair value of the net investment hedges as a component of foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income to offset a portion of the change in translated value of the net investment being hedged, until the investment is sold or liquidated. The Company has elected to exclude the difference between the spot rate and the forward rate of the forward contract from its assessment of hedge effectiveness. The effect of the excluded components will be amortized on a straight line basis and recognized through interest expense. As of September 28, 2019 , the Company had €95 million of net investment hedges in certain Euro functional subsidiaries and £100 million of net investment hedges in certain British pound functional subsidiaries. During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company amortized $2 million and $5 million , respectively, of income from the excluded components through interest expense.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes At the end of each interim reporting period, the Company makes an estimate of its annual effective income tax rate. Tax expense in interim periods is calculated at the estimated annual effective tax rate plus or minus the tax effects of items of income and expense that are discrete to the period. The estimate used in providing for income taxes on a year-to-date basis may change in subsequent interim periods. The following table provides details of income taxes: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Net earnings before income taxes $ 348 $ 270 $ 808 $ 637 Income tax expense 80 22 180 91 Effective tax rate 23 % 8 % 22 % 14 % During the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recorded $80 million and $180 million of net tax expense, resulting in effective tax rates of 23% and 22% , respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 , the Company recorded $22 million and $91 million of net tax expense, resulting in effective tax rates of 8% and 14% , respectively. The three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 effective tax rates include state tax expense, offset by excess tax benefits on share-based compensation. The effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 of 23% and 22% , respectively, are higher than the effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 of 8% and 14%

Retirement and Other Employee B

Retirement and Other Employee Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement and Other Employee Benefits	Retirement and Other Employee Benefits Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plans The net periodic benefits for Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plans were as follows: U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plan Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ — $ — Interest cost 50 47 9 9 1 1 Expected return on plan assets (69 ) (68 ) (20 ) (22 ) (2 ) (3 ) Amortization of: Unrecognized net loss 11 15 4 4 1 1 Unrecognized prior service benefit — — — — (4 ) (4 ) Net periodic pension benefits $ (8 ) $ (6 ) $ (7 ) $ (8 ) $ (4 ) $ (5 ) U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plan Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Service cost $ — $ — $ 2 $ 2 $ — $ — Interest cost 152 139 29 30 2 2 Expected return on plan assets (207 ) (203 ) (62 ) (70 ) (7 ) (8 ) Amortization of: Unrecognized net loss 35 43 12 11 3 3 Unrecognized prior service benefit — — — — (11 ) (11 ) Net periodic pension benefits $ (20 ) $ (21 ) $ (19 ) $ (27 ) $ (13 ) $ (14 )

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Plans	Share-Based Compensation Plans Compensation expense for the Company’s share-based plans was as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Share-based compensation expense included in: Costs of sales $ 3 $ 3 $ 11 $ 8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16 12 46 33 Research and development expenditures 11 4 30 12 Share-based compensation expense included in Operating earnings 30 19 87 53 Tax benefit (5 ) (5 ) (16 ) (13 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 25 $ 14 $ 71 $ 40 Decrease in basic earnings per share $ (0.15 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.43 ) $ (0.25 ) Decrease in diluted earnings per share $ (0.14 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.40 ) $ (0.23 ) During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company granted: • 0.5 million restricted stock units ("RSUs") and 0.1 million market stock units ("MSUs") with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $68 million and $7 million , respectively, and 0.2 million stock options and 0.2 million performance options ("POs") with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $7 million and $7 million , respectively. The share-based compensation expense will generally be recognized over the vesting period of three years . • 0.4 million of restricted stock in connection with the acquisition of VaaS, for an aggregate grant-date fair value of $38 million related to compensation withheld from the purchase price that will be expensed over an average service period of one year . • 0.1 million of restricted stock and 14,071 restricted stock units in connection with the acquisition of WatchGuard for an aggregate grant date fair value of $13.8 million and $2.3 million , respectively, that will be expensed over an average service period of two years . • $5.5 million

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company holds certain fixed income securities, equity securities and derivatives, which are recognized and disclosed at fair value in the financial statements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date and is measured using the fair value hierarchy. This hierarchy prescribes valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to each measurement are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's assumptions about current market conditions. The prescribed fair value hierarchy and related valuation methodologies are as follows: Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations, in which all significant inputs are observable, in active markets. Level 3 — Valuations derived from valuation techniques, in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. The fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities by level in the fair value hierarchy as of September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows: September 28, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 17 $ 17 Common stock 22 — 22 Liabilities: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 1 $ 1 December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 5 $ 5 Corporate bonds 1 — 1 Common stock 19 — 19 Liabilities: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 4 $ 4 The Company had no Level 3 holdings as of September 28, 2019 or December 31, 2018 . At September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company had $534 million and $734 million , respectively, of investments in money market prime and government funds classified (Level 1) as Cash and cash equivalents in its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The money market funds had quoted market prices that are equivalent to par. Using quoted market prices and market interest rates, the Company determined that the fair value of long-term debt at September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $6.0 billion and $5.4 billion (Level 2), respectively. All other financial instruments are carried at cost, which is not materially different from the instruments’ fair values.

Sales of Receivables

Sales of Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Sales of Receivables	Sales of Receivables Sales of Receivables The following table summarizes the proceeds received from sales of accounts receivable and long-term receivables for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Accounts receivable sales proceeds $ 4 $ — $ 31 $ 76 Long-term receivables sales proceeds 56 73 132 101 Total proceeds from receivable sales $ 60 $ 73 $ 163 $ 177 At September 28, 2019 , the Company had retained servicing obligations for $969 million of long-term receivables, compared to $970 million at December 31, 2018 . Servicing obligations are limited to collection activities related to the sales of accounts receivables and long-term receivables. The Company had outstanding commitments to provide long-term financing to third parties totaling $98 million at September 28, 2019 , compared to $62 million at December 31, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Legal Matters The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits, claims, and actions, which arise in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations. However, an unfavorable resolution could have a material adverse effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations in the periods in which the matters are ultimately resolved, or in the periods in which more information is obtained that changes management's opinion of the ultimate disposition. Other Indemnifications The Company is a party to a variety of agreements pursuant to which it is obligated to indemnify the other party with respect to certain matters. In indemnification cases, payment by the Company is conditioned on the other party making a claim pursuant to the procedures specified in the particular contract, which procedures typically allow the Company to challenge the other party's claims. In some instances, the Company may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by the Company. In addition, the Company may provide indemnifications for losses that result from the breach of general warranties contained in certain commercial and intellectual property agreements. Historically, the Company has not made significant payments under these agreements.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The following table summarizes Net sales by segment: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration $ 1,349 $ 1,288 $ 3,656 $ 3,429 Services and Software 645 574 1,855 1,660 $ 1,994 $ 1,862 $ 5,511 $ 5,089 The following table summarizes the Operating earnings by segment: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration $ 258 $ 183 $ 568 $ 449 Services and Software 155 111 423 290 Operating earnings 413 294 991 739 Total other expense (65 ) (24 ) (183 ) (102 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 348 $ 270 $ 808 $ 637

Reorganization of Business

Reorganization of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Reorganization of Business	Reorganization of Business 2019 Charges During the three months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recorded net reorganization of business charges of $18 million including $15 million of charges in Other charges and $3 million of charges in Costs of sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in the $18 million were charges of $19 million related to employee separation, partially offset by $1 million of reversals for accruals no longer needed. During the nine months ended September 28, 2019 , the Company recorded net reorganization of business charges of $37 million including $27 million of charges in Other charges and $10 million of charges in Costs of sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in the $37 million were charges of $48 million related to employee separation, partially offset by $11 million of reversals for accruals no longer needed. The following table displays the net charges incurred by segment: September 28, 2019 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Products and Systems Integration $ 14 $ 29 Services and Software 4 8 $ 18 $ 37 The following table displays a rollforward of the reorganization of business accruals established for employee separation costs from January 1, 2019 to September 28, 2019 : January 1, 2019 Additional Charges Adjustments Amount Used September 28, 2019 Employee separation costs $ 84 $ 48 $ (11 ) $ (44 ) $ 77 Employee Separation Costs At January 1, 2019 , the Company had an accrual of $84 million for employee separation costs. The 2019 additional charges of $48 million represent severance costs for approximately 600 employees. The adjustment of $11 million reflects reversals for accruals no longer needed. The $44 million used reflects cash payments to severed employees. The remaining accrual of $77 million , which is included in Accrued liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 28, 2019 , is expected to be paid, primarily within one year, to approximately 900 employees, who have either been severed or have been notified of their severance and have begun or will begin receiving payments. As of January 1, 2019, accruals for exit costs are included in Operating lease liabilities with an offsetting impairment to the Company's ROU assets; all within its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (see Note 3). 2018 Charges During the three months ended September 29, 2018 , the Company recorded net reorganization of business charges of $25 million including $21 million of charges in Other charges and $4 million of charges in Costs of sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in the $25 million were charges of $13 million related to employee separation costs and $12 million related to exit costs. During the nine months ended September 29, 2018 , the Company recorded net reorganization of business charges of $62 million including $46 million of charges in Other charges and $16 million of charges in Costs of sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Included in the $62 million were charges of $61 million related to employee separation costs and $16 million related to exit costs, partially offset by $15 million of reversals for accruals no longer needed. The following table displays the net charges incurred by segment: September 29, 2018 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Products and Systems Integration $ 19 $ 47 Services and Software 6 15 $ 25 $ 62

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and Goodwill The Company accounts for acquisitions using purchase accounting with the results of operations for each acquiree included in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the period subsequent to the date of acquisition. Recent Acquisitions On July 11, 2019, the Company acquired WatchGuard, Inc. ("WatchGuard"), a provider of in-car and body-worn video solutions for $271 million , inclusive of share-based compensation withheld at a fair value of $16 million that will be expensed over an average service period of two years . The acquisition was settled with $250 million , net of cash acquired. The acquisition expands the Company's video security solutions platform. The business will be part of both the Products and Systems Integration and Services and Software segments. The Company recognized $157 million of goodwill, $63 million of identifiable intangible assets, and $30 million of net assets. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets were classified as $33 million of customer relationships and $30 million of completed technology that will be amortized over a period of thirteen years and seven years , respectively. The purchase accounting is not yet complete and as such the final allocation between goodwill and net assets may be subject to change based on the finalization of working capital considerations. On March 11, 2019, the Company announced that it acquired Avtec, Inc. ("Avtec"), a provider of dispatch communication equipment for U.S. public safety and commercial customers for a purchase price of $136 million in cash, net of cash acquired. This acquisition expands the Company's commercial portfolio with new capabilities, allowing it to offer an enhanced platform for customers to communicate, coordinate resources, and secure their facilities. The business will be part of both the Products and Systems Integration and Services and Software segments. The Company recognized $68 million of goodwill, $64 million of identifiable intangible assets, and $4 million of net assets. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets were classified as $43 million of completed technology and $21 million of customer relationship intangibles and will be amortized over a period of 15 years . The purchase accounting has been completed as of the third quarter of 2019. On January 7, 2019, the Company announced that it acquired VaaS International Holdings ("VaaS"), a company that is a global provider of data and image analytics for vehicle location for $445 million , inclusive of share-based compensation withheld at a fair value of $38 million that will be expensed over an average service period of one year . The acquisition was settled with $231 million of cash, net of cash acquired, and 1.4 million of shares issued at a fair value of $160 million for a purchase price of $391 million to be utilized in the purchase price allocation. The business will be part of both the Products and Systems Integration and Services and Software segments. The Company recognized $261 million of goodwill, $141 million of identifiable intangible assets, and $11 million of net liabilities. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets were classified as $99 million of completed technology that will be amortized over a period of ten years and $42 million of customer relationship intangibles that will be amortized over a period of 15 years . The purchase accounting is not yet complete and as such the final allocation between deferred income tax accounts and goodwill may be subject to change. On March 28, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Avigilon Corporation , a provider of advanced security and video solutions including video analytics, network video management hardware and software, video cameras and access control solutions. The purchase price of $974 million , consisted of cash payments of $980 million for outstanding common stock, restricted stock units and employee held stock options, net of cash acquired of $107 million , debt assumed of $75 million and transaction costs of $26 million . Prior to the end of the first quarter of 2018, $35 million of the assumed debt was repaid with the remaining $40 million repaid during the second quarter of 2018. The Company recognized $498 million of identifiable intangible assets, $434 million of goodwill, and $42 million of net assets. Acquired intangible assets consist of $110 million of customer relationships, $380 million of developed technology and $8 million of trade names and will have useful lives of two to twenty years . The fair values of all intangible assets were estimated using the income approach. Customer relationships and developed technology were valued under the excess earnings method which assumes that the value of an intangible asset is equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable specifically to the intangible asset. Trade names were valued under the relief from royalty method, which assumes value to the extent that the acquired company is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from the other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. On March 7, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Plant Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Airbus DS Communications for a purchase price of $237 million in cash, net cash acquired. This acquisition expanded the Company's software portfolio in the command center with additional solutions for Next Generation 9-1-1. The Company recognized $160 million of goodwill, $80 million of identifiable intangible assets, and $3 million of net liabilities. The goodwill is no t deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets were classified as $41 million of customer-related intangibles, $27 million of completed technology and $12 million of trade names. The identifiable intangible assets will be amortized over a period of ten to twenty years . The pro forma effects of these acquisitions are not significant. Any sales from devices from these acquisitions are included within the Products and Systems Integration segment whereas sales from services and software offerings from these acquisitions are included in the Services and Software segment. Intangible Assets Amortized intangible assets were comprised of the following: September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Completed technology $ 730 $ 133 $ 558 $ 92 Customer-related 1,159 459 1,085 364 Other intangibles 75 41 76 33 $ 1,964 $ 633 $ 1,719 $ 489 Amortization expense on intangible assets was $52 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019 and $154 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 . Amortization expense on intangible assets was $46 million for the three months ended September 29, 2018 and $140 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018 . As of September 28, 2019 , annual amortization expense is estimated to be $206 million in 2019 , $203 million 2020 , $201 million in 2021 , $198 million in 2022 , $104 million in 2023 , and $80 million in 2024 . Amortized intangible assets were comprised of the following by segment: September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated Products and Systems Integration $ 652 $ 70 $ 510 $ 38 Services and Software 1,312 563 1,209 451 $ 1,964 $ 633 $ 1,719 $ 489 Goodwill The following table displays a rollforward of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment from January 1, 2019 to September 28, 2019 : Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Total Balance as of January 1, 2019 $ 722 $ 792 $ 1,514 Goodwill acquired 251 236 487 Purchase accounting adjustments — 9 9 Foreign currency — (4 ) (4 ) Balance as of September 28, 2019 $ 973 $ 1,033 $ 2,006

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 28, 2019 and for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and reclassifications) necessary to present fairly the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Operations, Statements of Comprehensive Income, Statements of Stockholders' Equity, and Statements of Cash Flows of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“Motorola Solutions” or the “Company”) for all periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 . The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20) - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans,” which modifies the disclosure requirements for the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement plans. The ASU is effective for the Company on January 1, 2021 with early adoption permitted. The ASU requires a retrospective adoption method. The Company does not believe the ASU will have a material impact on its financial statement disclosures. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which requires the Company to measure and recognize expected credit losses for financial assets held and not accounted for at fair value through net income. In November 2018, April 2019 and May 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” “ASU No. 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, ” “Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments,” and “ASU No. 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief,” which provided additional implementation guidance on the previously issued ASU. The ASU is effective for the Company on January 1, 2020 and requires a modified retrospective adoption method. The Company is still evaluating the impact of adoption on its financial statements and disclosures. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, "Leases," which amends existing guidance to require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by long-term leases and to disclose additional quantitative and qualitative information about leasing arrangements. This was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2018-01, “Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842,” ASU No. 2018-10, “Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases,” and ASU No. 2018-11, “Targeted Improvements” (collectively "ASC 842"). ASC 842 establishes a right-of-use model ("ROU") that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with an initial term longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and presentation of expense recognition in the income statement. The Company adopted ASC 842 as of January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective transition approach for all leases existing at January 1, 2019, the date of the initial application. Consequently, financial information will not be updated and disclosures required under ASC 842 will not be provided for dates and periods before January 1, 2019. ASC 842 provides for a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the practical expedients, which permit the Company to not reassess prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs under ASC 842 . The Company did not elect the "use-of hindsight" practical expedient to determine the lease term or in assessing the likelihood that a lease purchase option will be exercised, allowing it to carry forward the lease term as determined prior to adoption of ASC 842. Finally, the Company also elected the practical expedient related to land easements, which enabled it to continue its accounting treatment for land easements on existing agreements as of January 1, 2019. ASC 842 also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. A short-term lease is one with a term of 12 months or less, including any optional periods that are reasonably certain of exercise. For those leases that qualify, the exemption allows the Company to not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities, including not recognizing ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases at transition. Short-term lease costs are recognized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term consistent with the Company’s prior accounting. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all current lease categories. As of January 1, 2019, the Company recognized operating lease liabilities of $648 million based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments determined under prior lease accounting standards and corresponding ROU assets of $588 million . The $ 60 million difference between operating lease liabilities and ROU assets recognized is due to deferred rent and exit cost accruals recorded under prior lease accounting standards. ASC 842 requires such balances to be reclassified against ROU assets at transition. For arrangements where the Company is the lessor, the adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material impact on its financial statements as the majority of its leases are operating leases embedded within managed services contracts. ASC 842 provides a practical expedient for lessors in which the lessor may elect, by class of underlying asset, to not separate non-lease components from the associated lease component and, instead, to account for these components as a single component if both of the following are met: (i) the timing and pattern of transfer of the non-lease component(s) and associated lease component are the same and (ii) the lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease. The accounting under the practical expedient depends on which component(s) is predominant in the contract. If the non-lease component is predominant, the single component is accounted under ASC Topic 606 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" and accounting and disclosure under ASC 842 is not applicable. The Company has elected the above practical expedient and determined that non-lease components are predominant and is accounting for the single components as managed service contracts under ASC Topic 606.

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table summarizes the disaggregation of our revenue by segment, geography, major product and service type and customer type for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 , consistent with the information reviewed by our chief operating decision maker for evaluating the financial performance of operating segments: Three Months Ended September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Regions: Americas $ 1,050 $ 403 $ 957 $ 343 EMEA 182 201 199 189 Asia Pacific 117 41 132 42 $ 1,349 $ 645 $ 1,288 $ 574 Major Products and Services: Devices $ 896 $ — $ 828 $ — Systems and Systems Integration 453 — 460 — Services — 479 — 455 Software — 166 — 119 $ 1,349 $ 645 $ 1,288 $ 574 Customer Type: Direct $ 860 $ 602 $ 811 $ 543 Indirect 489 43 477 31 $ 1,349 $ 645 $ 1,288 $ 574 Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Regions: Americas $ 2,832 $ 1,133 $ 2,533 $ 969 EMEA 499 603 543 565 Asia Pacific 325 119 353 126 $ 3,656 $ 1,855 $ 3,429 $ 1,660 Major Products and Services: Devices $ 2,391 $ — $ 2,184 $ — Systems and Systems Integration 1,265 — 1,245 — Services — 1,400 — 1,357 Software — 455 — 303 $ 3,656 $ 1,855 $ 3,429 $ 1,660 Customer Type: Direct $ 2,289 $ 1,737 $ 2,168 $ 1,586 Indirect 1,367 118 1,261 74 $ 3,656 $ 1,855 $ 3,429 $ 1,660
Contract Balances	September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Accounts receivable, net $ 1,295 $ 1,293 Contract assets 921 1,012 Contract liabilities 1,223 1,263 Non-current contract liabilities 253 214
Contract Cost Balances	September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Current contract cost assets $ 28 $ 30 Non-current contract cost assets 102 98

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense and Other Information	The components of lease expense are as follows: September 28, 2019 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Lease expense: Operating lease cost $ 33 $ 99 Finance lease cost Amortization of right-of-use assets 3 9 Interest on lease liabilities 1 1 Total finance lease cost 4 10 Short-term lease cost 1 4 Variable cost 8 25 Sublease income (1 ) (3 ) Net lease expense $ 45 $ 135 Other information related to leases is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Supplemental cash flow information: Net cash used for operating activities related to operating leases $ 110 Net cash used for operating activities related to finance leases 1 Net cash used for financing activities related to finance leases 11 Assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 69 September 28, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease terms (years): Operating leases 8 Finance leases 2 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 3.67 % Finance leases 4.95 %
Lease Assets and Liabilities	Lease assets and liabilities consist of the following: Statement Line Classification September 28, 2019 Assets: Operating lease assets Operating lease assets $ 561 Finance lease assets Property, plant, and equipment, net 43 $ 604 Current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Accrued liabilities $ 118 Finance lease liabilities Current portion of long-term debt 13 $ 131 Non-current liabilities: Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities $ 499 Finance lease liabilities Long-term debt 18 $ 517
Future Lease Payments, Finance	Future lease payments as of September 28, 2019 are as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Total Remainder of 2019 $ 28 $ 4 $ 32 2020 137 14 151 2021 123 11 134 2022 108 4 112 2023 58 — 58 Thereafter 258 — 258 Total lease payments 712 33 745 Less: Interest 95 2 97 Present value of lease liabilities $ 617 $ 31 $ 648
Future Lease Payments, Operating	Future lease payments as of September 28, 2019 are as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases Total Remainder of 2019 $ 28 $ 4 $ 32 2020 137 14 151 2021 123 11 134 2022 108 4 112 2023 58 — 58 Thereafter 258 — 258 Total lease payments 712 33 745 Less: Interest 95 2 97 Present value of lease liabilities $ 617 $ 31 $ 648
Future Minimum Lease Obligations, Net of Sublease Rental	At December 31, 2018, future minimum lease obligations, net of minimum sublease rentals, for the next five years and beyond were as follows: 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Beyond $ 131 $ 120 $ 112 $ 101 $ 54 $ 204

Other Financial Data (Tables)

Other Financial Data (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Charges (Income)	Other charges (income) included in Operating earnings consist of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Other charges (income): Intangibles amortization (Note 15) $ 52 $ 46 $ 154 $ 140 Reorganization of business (Note 14) 15 21 27 46 Environmental reserve expense — 57 — 57 Loss (gain) on legal settlements (5 ) 2 (5 ) 3 Acquisition-related transaction fees 1 — 4 17 $ 63 $ 126 $ 180 $ 263
Other Income (Expense)	Interest expense, net, and Other, net, both included in Other income (expense), consist of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Interest income (expense), net: Interest expense $ (60 ) $ (62 ) $ (178 ) $ (178 ) Interest income 6 3 13 15 $ (54 ) $ (59 ) $ (165 ) $ (163 ) Other,net: Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit (Note 8) $ 17 $ 18 $ 50 $ 58 Gain from the extinguishment of 2.00% senior convertible notes (Note 5) 4 6 4 6 Loss from the extinguishment of long-term debt (Note 5) (7 ) — (50 ) — Investment impairments (Note 4) (5 ) — (16 ) — Foreign currency gain (loss) 3 (14 ) (7 ) (14 ) Gain (loss) on derivative instruments (9 ) 8 (16 ) (15 ) Gains on equity method investments 2 1 3 2 Fair value adjustments to equity investments (Note 4) (18 ) 7 (3 ) 7 Other 2 3 13 1 $ (11 ) $ 29 $ (22 ) $ 45
Earnings Per Common Share	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows: Amounts attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. common stockholders Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Basic earnings per common share: Earnings $ 267 $ 247 $ 625 $ 544 Weighted average common shares outstanding 166.7 162.6 165.3 162.0 Per share amount $ 1.60 $ 1.52 $ 3.78 $ 3.36 Diluted earnings per common share: Earnings $ 267 $ 247 $ 625 $ 544 Weighted average common shares outstanding 166.7 162.6 165.3 162.0 Add effect of dilutive securities: Share-based awards 4.8 4.6 4.7 4.2 2.00% senior convertible notes 4.9 5.4 5.7 5.4 1.75% senior convertible notes — — — — Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 176.4 172.6 175.7 171.6 Per share amount $ 1.51 $ 1.43 $ 3.56 $ 3.17
Accounts Receivable, Net	Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following: September 28, December 31, Accounts receivable $ 1,345 $ 1,344 Less allowance for doubtful accounts (50 ) (51 ) $ 1,295 $ 1,293
Inventories, Net	Inventories, net, consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Finished goods $ 221 $ 206 Work-in-process and production materials 380 293 601 499 Less inventory reserves (141 ) (143 ) $ 460 $ 356
Other Current Assets	Other current assets consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Current contract cost assets (Note 2) $ 28 $ 30 Tax-related deposits 111 138 Other 199 186 $ 338 $ 354
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	Property, plant and equipment, net, consists of the following: September 28, December 31, Land $ 15 $ 10 Leasehold improvements 404 362 Machinery and equipment 1,961 1,886 2,380 2,258 Less accumulated depreciation (1,417 ) (1,363 ) $ 963 $ 895
Investments	Investments consist of the following: September 28, December 31, 2018 Corporate bonds $ — $ 1 Common stock 22 19 Strategic investments, at cost 40 62 Company-owned life insurance policies 78 75 Equity method investments 19 12 $ 159 $ 169
Other Assets	Other assets consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Defined benefit plan assets $ 175 $ 135 Tax receivable — 39 Non-current contract cost assets (Note 2) 102 98 Other 56 72 $ 333 $ 344
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Compensation $ 313 $ 324 Tax liabilities 86 111 Dividend payable 98 93 Trade liabilities 156 185 Operating lease liabilities (Note 3) 118 — Other 488 497 $ 1,259 $ 1,210
Other Liabilities	Other liabilities consist of the following: September 28, December 31, Defined benefit plans $ 1,480 $ 1,557 Non-current contract liabilities (Note 2) 253 214 Unrecognized tax benefits 52 51 Deferred income taxes 172 201 Other 233 277 $ 2,190 $ 2,300
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table displays the changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, including amounts reclassified into income, and the affected line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments: Balance at beginning of period $ (437 ) $ (391 ) $ (444 ) $ (353 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassification adjustment (33 ) (3 ) (23 ) (33 ) Tax expense — (1 ) (3 ) (9 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (33 ) (4 ) (26 ) (42 ) Balance at end of period $ (470 ) $ (395 ) $ (470 ) $ (395 ) Available-for-Sale Securities: Balance at beginning of period $ — $ — $ — $ 6 Reclassification adjustment into Gains on sales of investments and businesses, net — — — (8 ) Tax benefit — — — 2 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax — — — (6 ) Balance at end of period $ — $ — $ — $ — Defined Benefit Plans: Balance at beginning of period $ (2,300 ) $ (2,189 ) $ (2,321 ) $ (2,215 ) Reclassification adjustment - Actuarial net losses into Other income (expense) 16 20 50 57 Reclassification adjustment - Prior service benefits into Other income (expense) (4 ) (4 ) (11 ) (11 ) Tax expense (1 ) (3 ) (7 ) (7 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 11 13 32 39 Balance at end of period $ (2,289 ) $ (2,176 ) $ (2,289 ) $ (2,176 ) Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (2,759 ) $ (2,571 ) $ (2,759 ) $ (2,571 )

Debt and Credit Facilities Debt

Debt and Credit Facilities Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	September 28, December 31, Term Loan due 2021 $ — $ 399 3.5% senior notes due 2021 — 397 3.75% senior notes due 2022 550 748 3.5% senior notes due 2023 596 596 4.0% senior notes due 2024 592 591 1.75% senior convertible notes due 2024 987 — 6.5% debentures due 2025 72 118 7.5% debentures due 2025 254 346 4.6% senior notes due 2028 691 690 6.5% debentures due 2028 24 36 4.6% senior notes due 2029 804 — 6.625% senior notes due 2037 37 54 5.5% senior notes due 2044 396 396 5.22% debentures due 2097 91 91 Other long-term debt 638 862 5,732 5,324 Adjustments for unamortized gains on interest rate swap terminations (3 ) (4 ) Less: current portion (617 ) (31 ) Long-term debt $ 5,112 $ 5,289

Risk Management (Tables)

Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Largest Net Notional Amounts of The Positions to Buy or Sell Foreign Currency	The following table shows the five largest net notional amounts of the positions to buy or sell foreign currency as of September 28, 2019 , and the corresponding positions as of December 31, 2018 : Notional Amount Net Buy (Sell) by Currency September 28, December 31, Euro $ 138 $ 89 British pound 73 139 Australian dollar (122 ) (105 ) Chinese renminbi (67 ) (55 ) Brazilian Real (43 ) (41 )
Summary of Fair Values and Location In Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	The following tables summarize the fair values and locations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of all derivative financial instruments held by the Company as of September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018 : Fair Values of Derivative Instruments September 28, 2019 Other Current Assets Accrued Liabilities Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 16 $ — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 1 $ 1 Total derivatives $ 17 $ 1 Fair Values of Derivative Instruments December 31, 2018 Other Current Assets Accrued Liabilities Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts $ 5 $ 4
Summary of Derivative Instruments and The Effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations	The following table summarizes the effect of derivatives on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Financial Statement Location Foreign Exchange Contracts September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Effective portion $ 8 $ (1 ) $ 16 $ — Accumulated other Forward points recognized 2 — 5 — Other income Undesignated derivatives recognized (9 ) 8 (16 ) (15 ) Other expense

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The following table provides details of income taxes: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Net earnings before income taxes $ 348 $ 270 $ 808 $ 637 Income tax expense 80 22 180 91 Effective tax rate 23 % 8 % 22 % 14 %

Retirement and Other Employee_2

Retirement and Other Employee Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Plan Costs	The net periodic benefits for Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plans were as follows: U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plan Three Months Ended September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Service cost $ — $ — $ — $ 1 $ — $ — Interest cost 50 47 9 9 1 1 Expected return on plan assets (69 ) (68 ) (20 ) (22 ) (2 ) (3 ) Amortization of: Unrecognized net loss 11 15 4 4 1 1 Unrecognized prior service benefit — — — — (4 ) (4 ) Net periodic pension benefits $ (8 ) $ (6 ) $ (7 ) $ (8 ) $ (4 ) $ (5 ) U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Non-U.S. Pension Benefit Plans Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plan Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 Service cost $ — $ — $ 2 $ 2 $ — $ — Interest cost 152 139 29 30 2 2 Expected return on plan assets (207 ) (203 ) (62 ) (70 ) (7 ) (8 ) Amortization of: Unrecognized net loss 35 43 12 11 3 3 Unrecognized prior service benefit — — — — (11 ) (11 ) Net periodic pension benefits $ (20 ) $ (21 ) $ (19 ) $ (27 ) $ (13 ) $ (14 )

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Expense	Compensation expense for the Company’s share-based plans was as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Share-based compensation expense included in: Costs of sales $ 3 $ 3 $ 11 $ 8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16 12 46 33 Research and development expenditures 11 4 30 12 Share-based compensation expense included in Operating earnings 30 19 87 53 Tax benefit (5 ) (5 ) (16 ) (13 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 25 $ 14 $ 71 $ 40 Decrease in basic earnings per share $ (0.15 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.43 ) $ (0.25 ) Decrease in diluted earnings per share $ (0.14 ) $ (0.08 ) $ (0.40 ) $ (0.23 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Company's Financial Assets And Liabilities	The fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities by level in the fair value hierarchy as of September 28, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows: September 28, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 17 $ 17 Common stock 22 — 22 Liabilities: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 1 $ 1 December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 5 $ 5 Corporate bonds 1 — 1 Common stock 19 — 19 Liabilities: Foreign exchange derivative contracts $ — $ 4 $ 4

Sales of Receivables (Tables)

Sales of Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Proceeds Received From Non-Recourse Sales Of Accounts Receivable And Long-Term Receivables	The following table summarizes the proceeds received from sales of accounts receivable and long-term receivables for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 : Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Accounts receivable sales proceeds $ 4 $ — $ 31 $ 76 Long-term receivables sales proceeds 56 73 132 101 Total proceeds from receivable sales $ 60 $ 73 $ 163 $ 177

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment	The following table summarizes Net sales by segment: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration $ 1,349 $ 1,288 $ 3,656 $ 3,429 Services and Software 645 574 1,855 1,660 $ 1,994 $ 1,862 $ 5,511 $ 5,089 The following table summarizes the Operating earnings by segment: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 28, September 29, September 28, September 29, Products and Systems Integration $ 258 $ 183 $ 568 $ 449 Services and Software 155 111 423 290 Operating earnings 413 294 991 739 Total other expense (65 ) (24 ) (183 ) (102 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 348 $ 270 $ 808 $ 637

Reorganization of Business (Tab

Reorganization of Business (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Reportable Segment	The following table displays the net charges incurred by segment: September 29, 2018 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Products and Systems Integration $ 19 $ 47 Services and Software 6 15 $ 25 $ 62 The following table displays the net charges incurred by segment: September 28, 2019 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Products and Systems Integration $ 14 $ 29 Services and Software 4 8 $ 18 $ 37
Reorganization of Businesses Accruals	The following table displays a rollforward of the reorganization of business accruals established for employee separation costs from January 1, 2019 to September 28, 2019 : January 1, 2019 Additional Charges Adjustments Amount Used September 28, 2019 Employee separation costs $ 84 $ 48 $ (11 ) $ (44 ) $ 77

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	Amortized intangible assets were comprised of the following: September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Completed technology $ 730 $ 133 $ 558 $ 92 Customer-related 1,159 459 1,085 364 Other intangibles 75 41 76 33 $ 1,964 $ 633 $ 1,719 $ 489
Amortized Intangible Assets	Amortized intangible assets were comprised of the following by segment: September 28, 2019 December 31, 2018 Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated Products and Systems Integration $ 652 $ 70 $ 510 $ 38 Services and Software 1,312 563 1,209 451 $ 1,964 $ 633 $ 1,719 $ 489
Goodwill	The following table displays a rollforward of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment from January 1, 2019 to September 28, 2019 : Products and Systems Integration Services and Software Total Balance as of January 1, 2019 $ 722 $ 792 $ 1,514 Goodwill acquired 251 236 487 Purchase accounting adjustments — 9 9 Foreign currency — (4 ) (4 ) Balance as of September 28, 2019 $ 973 $ 1,033 $ 2,006

Basis of Presentation - Recent

Basis of Presentation - Recent Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jul. 11, 2019	Mar. 11, 2019	Jan. 07, 2019	Mar. 28, 2018	Mar. 07, 2018
WatchGuard
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 271
Share-based compensation acquired	$ 16
Share-based compensation withheld, average service period	2 years
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired	$ 250
Avtec
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired		$ 136
VaaS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred			$ 445
Share-based compensation acquired			$ 38
Share-based compensation withheld, average service period			1 year
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired			$ 231
Shares issued (in shares)			1.4
Share value			$ 160
Total consideration			$ 391
Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred				$ 974
Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired					$ 237

Basis of Presentation - Recentl

Basis of Presentation - Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities	$ 617
Operating ROU assets	$ 561
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease liabilities		$ 648
Operating ROU assets		588
Deferred rent and exit cost accruals reclassified		$ 60

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,994	$ 1,862	$ 5,511	$ 5,089
Products and Systems Integration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,349	1,288	3,656	3,429
Products and Systems Integration | Direct
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	860	811	2,289	2,168
Products and Systems Integration | Indirect
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	489	477	1,367	1,261
Products and Systems Integration | Devices
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	896	828	2,391	2,184
Products and Systems Integration | Systems and Systems Integration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	453	460	1,265	1,245
Products and Systems Integration | Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Products and Systems Integration | Software
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Products and Systems Integration | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,050	957	2,832	2,533
Products and Systems Integration | EMEA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	182	199	499	543
Products and Systems Integration | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	117	132	325	353
Services and Software
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	645	574	1,855	1,660
Services and Software | Direct
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	602	543	1,737	1,586
Services and Software | Indirect
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	43	31	118	74
Services and Software | Devices
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Services and Software | Systems and Systems Integration
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0	0
Services and Software | Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	479	455	1,400	1,357
Services and Software | Software
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	166	119	455	303
Services and Software | Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	403	343	1,133	969
Services and Software | EMEA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	201	189	603	565
Services and Software | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 41	$ 42	$ 119	$ 126

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Remaining Performance Obligation, Future Expected (Details) $ in Billions	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-09-29 | Products and Systems Integration
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 1.7
Expected timing of satisfaction, period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2019-09-29 | Managed and Support Services | Services and Software
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 1.2
Expected timing of satisfaction, period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: (nil)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 7.1
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: (nil) | Products and Systems Integration
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	3.2
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: (nil) | Services and Software
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 3.9

Revenue from Contracts with C_5

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 1,295		$ 1,295		$ 1,293
Contract assets	921		921		1,012
Contract liabilities	1,223		1,223		1,263
Non-current contract liabilities	253		253		$ 214
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized	342	$ 327	783	$ 777
Contract with customer, performance obligation adjustments	(26)	(7)	(42)	(4)
Impairment losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Revenue from Contracts with C_6

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Contract Cost Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Current contract cost assets	$ 28		$ 28		$ 30
Non-current contract cost assets	102		102		$ 98
Contract cost, amortization	$ 10	$ 11	$ 32	$ 34

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Rent expense		$ 108
Minimum
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Lease terms	1 year
Lease renewal terms	1 year
Maximum
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Lease terms	21 years
Lease renewal terms	10 years

Leases - Operating Expense (Det

Leases - Operating Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019
Lease expense:
Operating lease cost	$ 33	$ 99
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets	3	9
Interest on lease liabilities	1	1
Total finance lease cost	4	10
Short-term lease cost	1	4
Variable cost	8	25
Sublease income	(1)	(3)
Net lease expense	$ 45	$ 135

Leases - Assets and Liabilities

Leases - Assets and Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)
Assets:
Operating lease assets	$ 561
Finance lease assets	43
Total lease assets	604
Current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities	118
Finance lease liabilities	13
Total lease liabilities, current	131
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities	499
Finance lease liabilities	18
Total lease liabilities, non-current	$ 517

Leases - Cash Flows (Details)

Leases - Cash Flows (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)
Supplemental cash flow information:
Net cash used for operating activities related to operating leases	$ 110
Net cash used for operating activities related to finance leases	1
Net cash used for financing activities related to finance leases	11
Assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases	$ 69

Leases - Terms (Details)

Leases - Terms (Details)	Sep. 28, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining lease terms, operating leases	8 years
Weighted average remaining lease terms, finance leases	2 years
Weighted average discount rate, operating leases	3.67%
Weighted average discount rate, finance leases	4.95%

Leases - Future Payments (Detai

Leases - Future Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2019	$ 28
2020	137
2021	123
2022	108
2023	58
Thereafter	258
Total lease payments	712
Interest	95
Present value of lease liabilities	617
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2019	4
2020	14
2021	11
2022	4
2023	0
Thereafter	0
Total lease payments	33
Interest	2
Present value of lease liabilities	31
Total
Remainder of 2019	32
2020	151
2021	134
2022	112
2023	58
Thereafter	258
Total lease payments	745
Interest	97
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 648

Leases - Future Minimum Payment

Leases - Future Minimum Payment, Net of Sublease Income (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2019	$ 131
2020	120
2021	112
2022	101
2023	54
Beyond	$ 204

Other Financial Data - Other Ch

Other Financial Data - Other Charges (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Other charges (income):
Intangibles amortization	$ 52	$ 46	$ 154	$ 140
Reorganization of business	15	21	27	46
Environmental reserve expense	0	57	0	57
Loss (gain) on legal settlements	(5)	2	(5)	3
Acquisition-related transaction fees	1	0	4	17
Other charges	$ 63	$ 126	$ 180	$ 263

Other Financial Data - Other _2

Other Financial Data - Other Charges (Income) - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction fees	$ 1	$ 0	$ 4	$ 17
Environmental reserve expense	$ 0	$ 57	0	57
Minimum activity timeline period		30 years
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies		$ 107		107
Current ac for environmental loss contingencies		$ 4		4
VaaS and Avtec
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction fees			$ 4
Avigilon and Plant
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-related transaction fees				$ 17

Other Financial Data - Other In

Other Financial Data - Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Interest income (expense), net:
Interest expense	$ (60)	$ (62)	$ (178)	$ (178)
Interest income	6	3	13	15
Interest income (expense), net	(54)	(59)	(165)	(163)
Other,net:
Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit	17	18	50	58
Investment impairments	(5)	0	(16)	0
Foreign currency gain (loss)	3	(14)	(7)	(14)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	(9)	8	(16)	(15)
Gains on equity method investments	2	1	3	2
Fair value adjustments to equity investments	(18)	7	(3)	7
Other	2	3	13	1
Total other income (expense)	(11)	29	(22)	45
Convertible Notes
Other,net:
Gain (loss) from the extinguishment of long-term debt	4	6	4	6
Long-term Debt
Other,net:
Gain (loss) from the extinguishment of long-term debt	$ (7)	$ 0	$ (50)	$ 0

Other Financial Data - Other _3

Other Financial Data - Other Income (Expense) - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign currency gain (loss)	$ 3	$ (14)	$ (7)	$ (14)
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments	$ (9)	$ 8	$ (16)	(15)
Canadian dollar
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments				$ (14)

Other Financial Data - Earnings

Other Financial Data - Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Earnings	$ 267	$ 247	$ 625	$ 544
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	166.7	162.6	165.3	162
Basic earnings per share amount (in US$ per share)	$ 1.60	$ 1.52	$ 3.78	$ 3.36
Diluted earnings per common share:
Earnings	$ 267	$ 247	$ 625	$ 544
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	166.7	162.6	165.3	162
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based awards (in shares)	4.8	4.6	4.7	4.2
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	176.4	172.6	175.7	171.6
Per share amount (in US$ per share)	$ 1.51	$ 1.43	$ 3.56	$ 3.17
2.00% senior convertible notes
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Senior Convertible Notes (in shares)	4.9	5.4	5.7	5.4
1.75% senior convertible notes
Add effect of dilutive securities:
Senior Convertible Notes (in shares)	0	0	0	0

Other Financial Data - Earnin_2

Other Financial Data - Earnings Per Common Share - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Billions	Sep. 05, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 28, 2019shares	Sep. 29, 2018shares	Sep. 28, 2019shares	Sep. 29, 2018shares
Convertible Notes | 1.75% senior convertible notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.75%	1.75%		1.75%
Debt instrument face amount | $	$ 1
Conversion rate	0.0049140			0.0049410
Conversion price (in US$ per share) | $ / shares	$ 203.50
Stock Options
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Securities excluded from computation of dilutive shares due to antidilutive nature (in shares) | shares		19,584	200,000	300,000	3,200,000

Other Financial Data - Accounts

Other Financial Data - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 1,345	$ 1,344
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	(50)	(51)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 1,295	$ 1,293

Other Financial Data - Inventor

Other Financial Data - Inventories, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 221	$ 206
Work-in-process and production materials	380	293
Inventories, gross	601	499
Less inventory reserves	(141)	(143)
Inventories, net	$ 460	$ 356

Other Financial Data - Other Cu

Other Financial Data - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Current contract cost assets	$ 28	$ 30
Tax-related deposits	111	138
Other	199	186
Other current assets	$ 338	$ 354

Other Financial Data - Property

Other Financial Data - Property, Plant And Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land	$ 15		$ 15		$ 10
Leasehold improvements	404		404		362
Machinery and equipment	1,961		1,961		1,886
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,380		2,380		2,258
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,417)		(1,417)		(1,363)
Property, plant and equipment, net	963		963		$ 895
Depreciation expense	$ 47	$ 43	$ 136	$ 127

Other Financial Data - Investme

Other Financial Data - Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Corporate bonds	$ 0	$ 1
Common stock	22	19
Strategic investments, at cost	40	62
Company-owned life insurance policies	78	75
Equity method investments	19	12
Long-term investments	$ 159	$ 169

Other Financial Data - Invest_2

Other Financial Data - Investments, Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Investment [Line Items]
Fair value adjustments to equity investments	$ 18,000,000	$ (7,000,000)	$ 3,000,000	$ (7,000,000)
Gains (losses) on sales of investments and businesses, net	0	6,000,000	4,000,000	16,000,000
Investment impairments	5,000,000	$ 0	16,000,000	$ 0
Common stock
Investment [Line Items]
Fair value adjustments to equity investments	$ 18,000,000		$ 3,000,000

Other Financial Data - Other As

Other Financial Data - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Assets [Abstract]
Defined benefit plan assets	$ 175	$ 135
Tax receivable	0	39
Non-current contract cost assets	102	98
Other	56	72
Other assets, total	$ 333	$ 344

Other Financial Data - Accrued

Other Financial Data - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Compensation	$ 313	$ 324
Tax liabilities	86	111
Dividend payable	98	93
Trade liabilities	156	185
Operating lease liabilities	118
Other	488	497
Accrued liabilities	$ 1,259	$ 1,210

Other Financial Data - Other Li

Other Financial Data - Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Defined benefit plans	$ 1,480	$ 1,557
Non-current contract liabilities	253	214
Unrecognized tax benefits	52	51
Deferred income taxes	172	201
Other	233	277
Other liabilities	$ 2,190	$ 2,300

Other Financial Data - Stockhol

Other Financial Data - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Payments for repurchased shares			$ 170	$ 66
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)			1.4
Repurchase of common shares, average cost (in US$ per share)			$ 122.31
Repurchase of 2.00% senior convertible notes			$ 12,600
Amount available for future share repurchase	$ 1,400		1,400
Cash dividends paid	$ 94	$ 84	$ 281	$ 252

Other Financial Data - Accumula

Other Financial Data - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ (1,276)				$ (1,276)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ (22)			$ 9			6	$ (9)
Balance at end of period	(1,084)						(1,084)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(2,737)	$ (2,724)	(2,765)	(2,580)	$ (2,508)	$ (2,562)	(2,765)	(2,562)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(22)	(13)	41	9	(72)	54
Balance at end of period	(2,759)	(2,737)	(2,724)	(2,571)	(2,580)	(2,508)	(2,759)	(2,571)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(437)		(444)	(391)		(353)	(444)	(353)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification adjustment	(33)			(3)			(23)	(33)
Tax expense	0			(1)			(3)	(9)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(33)			(4)			(26)	(42)
Balance at end of period	(470)	(437)		(395)	(391)		(470)	(395)
Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0		0	0		6	0	6
Reclassification adjustment before tax	0			0			0	(8)
Tax expense (benefit)	0			0			0	2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0			0			0	(6)
Balance at end of period	0	0		0	0		0	0
Defined Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	(2,300)		$ (2,321)	(2,189)		$ (2,215)	(2,321)	(2,215)
Tax expense (benefit)	(1)			(3)			(7)	(7)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	11			13			32	39
Balance at end of period	(2,289)	$ (2,300)		(2,176)	$ (2,189)		(2,289)	(2,176)
Reclassification adjustment - Actuarial net losses into Other income (expense)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassification adjustment before tax	16			20			50	57
Reclassification adjustment - Prior service benefits into Other income (expense)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Reclassification adjustment before tax	$ (4)			$ (4)			$ (11)	$ (11)

Debt and Credit Facilities Sche

Debt and Credit Facilities Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 05, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 5,732		$ 5,324
Adjustments for unamortized gains on interest rate swap terminations	(3)		(4)
Current portion of long-term debt	(617)		(31)
Long-term debt	5,112		5,289
Other long-term debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	638		862
Term Loan | Term Loan due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0		399
Senior Notes | 3.5% senior notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	0		397
Senior Notes | 3.75% senior notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	550		748
Senior Notes | 3.5% senior notes due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	596		596
Senior Notes | 4.0% senior notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	592		591
Senior Notes | 4.6% senior notes due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	691		690
Senior Notes | 4.6% senior notes due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	804		0
Senior Notes | 6.625% senior notes due 2037
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	37		54
Senior Notes | 5.5% senior notes due 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	396		396
Convertible Notes | 1.75% senior convertible notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	987	$ 986	0
Unsecured Debt | 6.5% debentures due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	72		118
Unsecured Debt | 7.5% debentures due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	254		346
Unsecured Debt | 6.5% debentures due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	24		36
Unsecured Debt | 5.22% debentures due 2097
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	$ 91		$ 91

Debt and Credit Facilities (Det

Debt and Credit Facilities (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	Oct. 07, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 05, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Aug. 31, 2019USD ($)	May 31, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Aug. 25, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate						3.53%		3.68%
Current portion of long-term debt		$ 617,000,000				$ 617,000,000		$ 617,000,000		$ 31,000,000
Convertible debt		5,732,000,000				5,732,000,000		5,732,000,000		5,324,000,000
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity		2,200,000,000				2,200,000,000		2,200,000,000
Convertible debt		0				0		0
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | 2017 Motorola Solutions Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity		2,200,000,000				2,200,000,000		2,200,000,000
Line of Credit | Letter of Credit | 2017 Motorola Solutions Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity		500,000,000				500,000,000		500,000,000
Fronting commitment sub-limit		450,000,000				450,000,000		450,000,000
Senior Notes | 4.6% Senior Notes Due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount				$ 800,000,000	$ 650,000,000
Interest rate				4.60%	4.60%
Proceeds from debt, net				$ 159,000,000	$ 645,000,000
Repurchased face amount					614,000,000
Repurchase amount paid					654,000,000
Interest expense					3,000,000
Loss on repurchase of debt					$ 43,000,000
Issuance of senior notes				$ 150,000,000
Convertible debt		804,000,000				804,000,000		804,000,000		0
Senior Notes | 3.5% senior notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate				3.50%
Repurchased face amount				$ 150,000,000
Repurchase amount paid				155,000,000
Interest expense				2,000,000
Loss on repurchase of debt				$ 7,000,000
Convertible debt		0				0		0		397,000,000
Term Loan | Term Loan Due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount											$ 400,000,000
Additional borrowings available		0				0		0
Convertible debt		0				0		0		399,000,000
Convertible Notes | 2.0% Senior Convertible Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount			$ 800,000,000									$ 1,000,000,000
Interest rate												2.00%
Repurchase amount paid		$ 200,000,000				$ 200,000,000		$ 200,000,000
Repayments of senior debt							$ 369,000,000
Conversion rate			0.0148196			0.0149186
Effective conversion price of convertible shares (in US$ per share) | $ / shares		$ 67.03				$ 67.03		$ 67.03
Repayments of debt		$ 526,000,000
Shares issued in conversion (in shares) | shares			5.5
Current portion of long-term debt		$ 600,000,000				$ 600,000,000		$ 600,000,000
Gain on extinguishment of debt						$ 4,000,000
Convertible Notes | 1.75% senior convertible notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount			$ 1,000,000,000
Interest rate		1.75%	1.75%			1.75%		1.75%
Conversion rate			0.0049140					0.0049410
Effective conversion price of convertible shares (in US$ per share) | $ / shares			$ 203.50
Convertible time period			2 years
Discount rate			2.45%
Convertible debt		$ 987,000,000	$ 986,000,000			$ 987,000,000		$ 987,000,000		$ 0
Unamortized debt discount			14,000,000
Increase in Additional paid-in capital, conversion option			$ 14,000,000
Subsequent Event | Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity									$ 265,000,000
Subsequent Event | Convertible Notes | 2.0% Senior Convertible Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 600,000,000

Risk Management - Foreign Curre

Risk Management - Foreign Currency Risk (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)position	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)position
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of net notional positions to buy or sell foreign currency disclosed (in number of positions) | position	5	5
Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	$ (1,100)	$ (819)
Foreign Exchange Contract | Euro | Long
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	(138)	(89)
Foreign Exchange Contract | British pound | Long
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	(73)	(139)
Foreign Exchange Contract | Australian dollar | Short
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	(122)	(105)
Foreign Exchange Contract | Chinese renminbi | Short
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	(67)	(55)
Foreign Exchange Contract | Brazilian Real | Short
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	$ (43)	$ (41)

Risk Management - Counterparty

Risk Management - Counterparty Risk (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)
Credit Concentration Risk
Derivative [Line Items]
Aggregate net credit risk	$ 17

Risk Management - Summary of Fa

Risk Management - Summary of Fair Values and Location in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other current assets
Fair Value
Other Current Assets	$ 17
Accrued liabilities
Fair Value
Accrued Liabilities	1
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | Other current assets
Fair Value
Other Current Assets	16
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued liabilities
Fair Value
Accrued Liabilities	0
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts | Other current assets
Fair Value
Other Current Assets	1	$ 5
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued liabilities
Fair Value
Accrued Liabilities	$ 1	$ 4

Risk Management - Summary of De

Risk Management - Summary of Derivative Instruments and the Effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion	$ 8	$ (1)	$ 16	$ 0
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Forward points recognized	2	0	5	0
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Undesignated derivatives recognized	$ (9)	$ 8	$ (16)	$ (15)

Risk Management - Net Investmen

Risk Management - Net Investment Hedges (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019EUR (€)	Sep. 28, 2019GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Minimum | Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Term of contract		12 months
Maximum | Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Term of contract		15 months
Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts	$ 1,100	$ 1,100			$ 819
Euro | Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange contracts			€ 95,000,000	£ 100,000,000
Interest Expense | Foreign Exchange Contract | Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Amortized income from excluded components	$ 2	$ 5

Income Taxes - Schedule of Inco

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net earnings before income taxes	$ 348	$ 270	$ 808	$ 637
Income tax expense	$ 80	$ 22	$ 180	$ 91
Effective tax rate	23.00%	8.00%	22.00%	14.00%

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 80	$ 22	$ 180	$ 91
Effective tax rate	23.00%	8.00%	22.00%	14.00%

Retirement and Other Employee_3

Retirement and Other Employee Benefits - Pension and Postretirement Health Care Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Postretirement Health Care Benefits Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest cost	1	1	2	2
Expected return on plan assets	(2)	(3)	(7)	(8)
Amortization of
Unrecognized net loss	1	1	3	3
Unrecognized prior service benefit	(4)	(4)	(11)	(11)
Net periodic pension benefits	(4)	(5)	(13)	(14)
U.S. | Pension Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	50	47	152	139
Expected return on plan assets	(69)	(68)	(207)	(203)
Amortization of
Unrecognized net loss	11	15	35	43
Unrecognized prior service benefit	0	0	0	0
Net periodic pension benefits	(8)	(6)	(20)	(21)
Non-U.S. | Pension Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	1	2	2
Interest cost	9	9	29	30
Expected return on plan assets	(20)	(22)	(62)	(70)
Amortization of
Unrecognized net loss	4	4	12	11
Unrecognized prior service benefit	0	0	0	0
Net periodic pension benefits	$ (7)	$ (8)	$ (19)	$ (27)

Share-Based Compensation Plan_2

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense included in Operating earnings	$ 30	$ 19	$ 87	$ 53
Tax benefit	(5)	(5)	(16)	(13)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	$ 25	$ 14	$ 71	$ 40
Decrease in basic earnings per share (in US$ per share)	$ (0.15)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.43)	$ (0.25)
Decrease in diluted earnings per share (in US$ per share)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.08)	$ (0.40)	$ (0.23)
Costs of sales
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense included in Operating earnings	$ 3	$ 3	$ 11	$ 8
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense included in Operating earnings	16	12	46	33
Research and development expenditures
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense included in Operating earnings	$ 11	$ 4	$ 30	$ 12

Share-Based Compensation Plan_3

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted in period (in shares)		500,000
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 68
Vesting period		3 years
Market Stock Units (MSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted in period (in shares)		100,000
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 7
Vesting period		3 years
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period (in shares)		200,000
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 7
Vesting period		3 years
Performance Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period (in shares)		200,000
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 7
Vesting period		3 years
Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate grant date fair value	$ 5.5
Performance period		3 years
VaaS | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted in period (in shares)		400,000
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 38
Service period		1 year
WatchGuard | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted in period (in shares)		14,071
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 2.3
Service period		2 years
WatchGuard | Restricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Units granted in period (in shares)		100,000
Aggregate grant date fair value		$ 13.8
Service period		2 years

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets:
Corporate bonds	$ 0	$ 1
Common stock	22	19
Recurring basis | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Corporate bonds
Assets:
Corporate bonds		1
Recurring basis | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Common stock
Assets:
Common stock	22	19
Recurring basis | Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Foreign exchange contracts
Assets:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	17	5
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	1	4
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Corporate bonds
Assets:
Corporate bonds		1
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Common stock
Assets:
Common stock	22	19
Recurring basis | Level 1 | Foreign exchange contracts
Assets:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	0	0
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	0	0
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate bonds
Assets:
Corporate bonds		0
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Common stock
Assets:
Common stock	0	0
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Foreign exchange contracts
Assets:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	17	5
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative contracts	$ 1	$ 4

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments in money market mutual funds classified as cash and cash equivalents	$ 534	$ 734
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	$ 6,000	$ 5,400

Sales of Receivables - Sales Re

Sales of Receivables - Sales Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable sales proceeds	$ 4	$ 0	$ 31	$ 76
Long-term receivables sales proceeds	56	73	132	101
Total proceeds from receivable sales	60	$ 73	163	$ 177
Servicing obligations for long-term receivables	969		969		$ 970
Long-term financing	$ 98		$ 98		$ 62

Segment Information - Operating

Segment Information - Operating Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,994	$ 1,862	$ 5,511	$ 5,089
Operating Earnings by Segment
Operating earnings	413	294	991	739
Total other expense	(65)	(24)	(183)	(102)
Net earnings before income taxes	348	270	808	637
Products and Systems Integration
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,349	1,288	3,656	3,429
Operating Earnings by Segment
Operating earnings	258	183	568	449
Services and Software
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	645	574	1,855	1,660
Operating Earnings by Segment
Operating earnings	$ 155	$ 111	$ 423	$ 290

Reorganization of Business - Na

Reorganization of Business - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)employee	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)employee	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization of business charges	$ 18	$ 25	$ 37	$ 62
Reversal of accruals	1
Other charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization of business charges	15	21	27	46
Costs of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization of business charges	3	4	10	16
Employee separation costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	19	13	48	61
Reversal of accruals			11	15
Restructuring reserve	$ 77		$ 77		$ 84
Restructuring charges in the period for total employee severance (in number of employees) | employee			600
Payments for restructuring			$ 44
Number of employees expected to be paid (in number of employees) | employee	900		900
Exit costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 12		$ 16

Reorganization of Business - Ne

Reorganization of Business - Net Charges Incurred by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization of business charges	$ 18	$ 25	$ 37	$ 62
Products and Systems Integration
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization of business charges	14	19	29	47
Services and Software
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization of business charges	$ 4	$ 6	$ 8	$ 15

Reorganization of Business - Re

Reorganization of Business - Reorganization of Businesses Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Adjustments	$ (1)
Employee separation costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
January 1, 2019			$ 84
Additional Charges	19	$ 13	48	$ 61
Adjustments			(11)	$ (15)
Amount Used			(44)
September 28, 2019	$ 77		$ 77

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Recent Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	Jul. 11, 2019	Mar. 11, 2019	Jan. 07, 2019	Mar. 28, 2018	Mar. 07, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill								$ 2,006,000,000	$ 1,514,000,000
WatchGuard
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 271,000,000
Debt assumed	$ 16,000,000
Share-based compensation withheld, average service period	2 years
Cash paid for acquisition	$ 250,000,000
Goodwill	157,000,000
Intangible assets acquired	63,000,000
Acquired assets	$ 30,000,000
Avtec
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition		$ 136,000,000
Goodwill		68,000,000
Intangible assets acquired		64,000,000
Acquired assets		$ 4,000,000
Useful life		15 years
VaaS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred			$ 445,000,000
Debt assumed			$ 38,000,000
Share-based compensation withheld, average service period			1 year
Cash paid for acquisition			$ 231,000,000
Goodwill			261,000,000
Intangible assets acquired			$ 141,000,000
Shares acquired (in shares)			1.4
Share value			$ 160,000,000
Total consideration			391,000,000
Acquired liabilities			11,000,000
Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred				$ 974,000,000
Debt assumed				75,000,000
Goodwill				434,000,000
Intangible assets acquired				498,000,000
Acquired assets				42,000,000
Cash payments				980,000,000
Cash acquired from acquisition				107,000,000
Transaction costs				26,000,000
Repayments of assumed debt						$ 40,000,000	$ 35,000,000
Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for acquisition					$ 237,000,000
Goodwill					160,000,000
Intangible assets acquired					80,000,000
Acquired liabilities					3,000,000
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible					0
Customer Relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	13 years
Customer Relationships | WatchGuard
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	$ 33,000,000
Customer Relationships | Avtec
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired		$ 21,000,000
Customer Relationships | VaaS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired			$ 42,000,000
Useful life			15 years
Customer Relationships | Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired				110,000,000
Customer Relationships | Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired					41,000,000
Technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years
Technology | WatchGuard
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired	$ 30,000,000
Technology | Avtec
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired		$ 43,000,000
Technology | VaaS
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired			$ 99,000,000
Useful life			10 years
Technology | Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired				380,000,000
Technology | Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired					27,000,000
Trade Names | Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired				$ 8,000,000
Trade Names | Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets acquired					$ 12,000,000
Minimum | Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangibles				2 years
Minimum | Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangibles					10 years
Maximum | Avigilon
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangibles				20 years
Maximum | Plant Holdings, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful life of intangibles					20 years

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,964		$ 1,964		$ 1,719
Accumulated Amortization	633		633		489
Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Amortization expense on intangibles	52	$ 46	154	$ 140
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
2019	206		206
2020	203		203
2021	201		201
2022	198		198
2023	104		104
2024	80		80
Completed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	730		730		558
Accumulated Amortization	133		133		92
Customer-related
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,159		1,159		1,085
Accumulated Amortization	459		459		364
Other intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	75		75		76
Accumulated Amortization	$ 41		$ 41		$ 33

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Amortized Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill, By Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 28, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,964	$ 1,719
Accumulated Amortization	633	489
Products and Systems Integration
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	652	510
Accumulated Amortization	70	38
Services and Software
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,312	1,209
Accumulated Amortization	$ 563	$ 451

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_5

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill Activity
Balance as of January 1, 2019	$ 1,514
Goodwill acquired	487
Purchase accounting adjustments	9
Foreign currency	(4)
Balance as of September 28, 2019	2,006
Products and Systems Integration
Goodwill Activity
Balance as of January 1, 2019	722
Goodwill acquired	251
Purchase accounting adjustments	0
Foreign currency	0
Balance as of September 28, 2019	973
Services and Software
Goodwill Activity
Balance as of January 1, 2019	792
Goodwill acquired	236
Purchase accounting adjustments	9
Foreign currency	(4)
Balance as of September 28, 2019	$ 1,033

Uncategorized Items - msi09-28x

Label	Element	Value
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ 127,000,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	(1,000,000)
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (30,000,000)