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| Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates | Equity in Net Assets of Nonconsolidated Affiliates Nonconsolidated affiliates are entities in which we maintain an equity ownership interest and for which we use the equity method of accounting due to our ability to exert significant influence over decisions relating to their operating and financial affairs. Revenue and expenses of our joint ventures are not consolidated into our financial statements; rather, our proportionate share of the earnings of each joint venture is reflected as Equity income (loss) or Automotive and other cost of sales.
__________ (a)Equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC, an equally owned joint venture with LG Energy Solution (LGES), are presented in Automotive and other cost of sales as this entity is integral to the operations of our business by providing battery cells for our EVs. Equity earnings related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC were $156 million and insignificant in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. There have been no significant ownership changes in our Automotive China joint ventures (Automotive China JVs) or Ultium Cells Holdings LLC since December 31, 2023.
Dividends declared but not paid from our nonconsolidated affiliates were an insignificant amount at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Dividends received from our nonconsolidated affiliates were insignificant in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Undistributed earnings from our nonconsolidated affiliates were $1.7 billion at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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