Restructuring

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company launched a restructuring initiative that involved modifications to the organizational structure of the Company and is expected to result in reduced employee costs and operating expenses primarily through a voluntary buyout program offered to certain employees. Additional charges relating to this restructuring initiative may be incurred in future periods.

The Company incurred restructuring expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily related to severance charges associated with the elimination of certain positions across the Company and the termination of distribution in certain territories.

The following table summarizes the restructuring expense recognized by operating segment:



	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
National Networks	$	8,103	$	100	$	8,170	$	817
International & Other	11,209		2,531		11,496		5,124
Total restructuring expense	$	19,312	$	2,631	$	19,666	$	5,941

The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs:



	Severance and employee-related costs			Other exit costs			Total
December 31, 2015	$	9,498		$	512		$	10,010
Charges	18,947			719			19,666
Cash payments	(9,501		)	(1,063		)	(10,564		)
Currency translation	(88		)	7			(81		)
September 30, 2016	$	18,856		$	175		$	19,031

Liabilities for restructuring costs are included in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2016.