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12 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
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Other
Severance Costs
We recognized severance costs of $7.0 million in 2015, $36.1 million in 2014 and $12.4 million in 2013. The majority of the 2014 costs related to workforce reductions. These costs are recorded in “Selling, general and administrative costs” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
We had a severance liability of $14.9 million and $34.6 million included in “Accrued expenses and other” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014, respectively.
Pension Settlement Charges
See Note 9 for information regarding pension settlement charges.
Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Expense
See Note 9 for information regarding multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense.
Early Termination Charge
In 2014, we recorded a $2.6 million charge for the early termination of a distribution agreement.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising expenses incurred to promote our consumer and marketing services were $83.4 million, $89.5 million and $86.0 million for the fiscal years ended December 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 respectively.
Capitalized Computer Software Costs
Amortization of capitalized computer software costs included in “Depreciation and amortization” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were $11.9 million, $29.4 million and $27.4 million for the fiscal years ended December 27, 2015, December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.
Reserve for Uncertain Tax Positions
In 2015 and 2014, we recorded a $2.5 million and $21.1 million income tax benefit, respectively, primarily due to a reduction in the Company’s reserve for uncertain tax positions.