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Other Items Impacting Comparability
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Other Items Impacting Comparability [Abstract]  
OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY
OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY
Our primary measure of segment performance as shown in Note 29, "Segment Reporting", excludes certain items we do not believe are representative of the ongoing operations of the segment. Excluding these items from our segment measure of performance allows for better year over year comparison:
 
Years ended December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Restructuring and other charges, net (1)
$
9,594

 
21,405

 
5,074

Goodwill impairment (1), (2)
15,513

 

 

Tax reform related bonus

 
23,278

 

Operating tax adjustment

 
2,205

 

Pension related adjustment (3)

 
5,454

 
7,650

Gain on sale of property (4)

 
(24,122
)
 

Restructuring and other items, net
$
25,107

 
28,220

 
12,724

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(1) Refer to Note 5, "Restructuring and Other Charges, Net," for additional information.
(2) Refer to Note 10, "Goodwill," for additional information.
(3) Refer to Note 23, "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information.
(4) Refer to Note 28, Miscellaneous Income, Net for additional information.

In connection with the passing of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we awarded a one-time bonus, totaling $23 million in the aggregate, to all U.S.-based non-incentive eligible employees of the Company as of December 31, 2017. The bonus is reflected within “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in our Consolidated Statement of Earnings.

During 2017, we determined that certain operating tax expenses related to prior periods had not been recognized in prior period earnings. We recorded a one-time charge of $2 million within “Selling, general and administrative
expenses” in our Consolidated Statement of Earnings as the impact of the adjustment was not material to our
consolidated financial statements.