RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring charges were expensed as a separate line item in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The components of restructuring charges are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
	(amounts in thousands)

Workforce reduction	4,160		693
Other restructuring costs	49		321
Total restructuring charges	$	4,209	$	1,014

Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company initiated a restructuring plan to help mitigate the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on financial results and business operations. The Company continues to evaluate what, if any further actions may be necessary related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company currently anticipates that the remaining restructuring and related charges will occur by the end of 2020.

During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company initiated a restructuring plan as a result of the integration of radio stations acquired from CBS Radio Inc. ("CBS Radio") in November 2017. The restructuring plan included: (i) workforce reduction and realignment charges that included one-time termination benefits and related costs; and (ii) costs associated with realigning radio stations within the overlap markets between CBS Radio and the Company.

The estimated amount of unpaid restructuring charges as of March 31, 2020 includes amounts in accrued expenses that are expected to be paid in less than one year and long-term restructuring costs for lease abandonment costs covering the remaining non-cancellable lease term.


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
	(amounts in thousands)
Restructuring charges, beginning balance	$	4,251	$	7,077
Additions	4,209		6,976
Payments	(2,057)		(9,802)
Restructuring charges unpaid and outstanding	6,403		4,251
Restructuring charges - noncurrent portion	(1,241)		(1,483)
Restructuring charges - current portion	$	5,162	$	2,768