Rationalization Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Rationalization Charges

Rationalization Charges

We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our segments, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Rationalization charges by segment were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30, 2023		Sept. 30, 2022		Sept. 30, 2023		Sept. 30, 2022
	(Dollars in thousands)
Dispensing and Specialty Closures	$	3,836	$	346	$	5,164	$	346
Metal Containers	2,588		2,480		7,944		7,182
Custom Containers	—		(100)		104		5
	$	6,424	$	2,726	$	13,212	$	7,533

Activity in reserves for our rationalization plans were as follows:

	Employee Severance and Benefits		Plant Exit Costs		Non-Cash Asset Write-Down		Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	31,641	$	159	$	—	$	31,800
Charged to expense	5,947		3,890		3,375		13,212
Utilized and currency translation	(6,647)		(3,885)		(3,375)		(13,907)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	30,941	$	164	$	—	$	31,105

Rationalization reserves as of September 30, 2023 were recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as accrued liabilities of $4.1 million and other liabilities of $27.0 million. Excluding the impact of our withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan, or the Central States Pension Plan, in 2019, remaining expenses and cash expenditures for our rationalization plans are expected to be $6.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively. Remaining expenses for the accretion of interest for the withdrawal liability related to the Central States Pension Plan are expected to average approximately $0.9 million per year and be recognized annually through 2040, and remaining cash expenditures for the withdrawal liability related to the Central States Pension Plan are expected to be approximately $0.8 million in 2023 and $2.6 million annually thereafter through 2040.