AMGEN INC | 2013 | FY | 3


The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, were as follows (in millions):
 
2013
 
2012
Beginning balance
$
12,662

 
$
11,750

Goodwill resulting from acquisitions of businesses
2,526

 
928

Currency translation and other adjustments
(220
)
 
(16
)
Ending balance
$
14,968

 
$
12,662


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