Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges

Restructuring initiatives and integration costs are due to the company's continued efforts to lower costs, drive operational efficiency, integrate any acquired businesses, and the consolidation of certain operations, as necessary. The following table presents the components of the restructuring, integration, and other charges for the years ended December 31:

	2021		2020		2019
Restructuring and integration charges - current period actions	$	15,126	$	13,389	$	22,256
Restructuring and integration (credits) charges - actions taken in prior periods	1,547		(633)		636
Other charges	(5,762)		532		66,893
	$	10,911	$	13,288	$	89,785

Restructuring and Integration Accrual Summary

The restructuring and integration accrual was $11,201 and $9,735 at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the company made $16,167 of payments related to restructuring and integration accruals, and recorded $16,673 in restructuring and integration charges. The remaining changes to the accrual related to changes in foreign exchange rates during the year. Substantially all amounts accrued at December 31, 2021, and all restructuring and integration charges for the year ending December 31, 2021 relate to the termination of personnel and are expected to be spent in cash within one year.

Other Charges

Included in restructuring, integration, and other charges for 2019 are other expenses of $66,893, which include personnel charges of $45,951 related to the operating expense reduction program and charges of $8,959 related to relocation and other charges associated with centralization efforts to maximize operating efficiencies.