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Other Expense
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Other Expense  
Other Expense

13.  Other Expense

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded charges of $79 million for restructuring, asset impairment and related charges of which $71 million was recorded to other expense. These charges were primarily related to the Company’s Asia Pacific Restructuring.  See Note 6 for additional information.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded charges of $10 million to other expense for restructuring, asset impairment and related charges primarily related to the Company’s European Asset Optimization program.  See Note 6 for additional information.