Asset Impairments, Restructuring, and Other Special Charges

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Asset Impairments, Restructuring, And Other Special Charges [Abstract]

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Note 5: Asset Impairments, Restructuring, and Other Special Charges

We recognized restructuring charges of $25.2 million and $233.8 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2011, respectively, and $59.5 million and $113.0 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2010, respectively, as a result of the 2009 initiative to reorganize global operations, streamline various functions of the business, and reduce the number of total employees as well as other previously announced strategic actions to reduce our cost structure and global workforce. These charges primarily related to severance costs, which have either been paid or are expected to be paid in 2011 or 2012. We anticipate additional charges during the remainder of 2011 relating to these previously announced initiatives and strategic decisions.