Spectra Energy Corp. | 2013 | FY | 3


Reconciliation of Gross Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
(in millions)
Balance at beginning of period
$
80

 
$
76

 
$
82

Increases related to prior year tax positions
7

 
5

 
10

Decreases related to prior year tax positions
(17
)
 

 
(6
)
Increases related to current year tax positions
2

 
2

 

Settlements
(3
)
 
(2
)
 

Lapse of statute of limitations
9

 
(2
)
 
(9
)
Foreign currency translation
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
Balance at end of period
$
76

 
$
80

 
$
76


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