RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

NOTE 17 – RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

During the first quarter of 2015, management began executing a realignment of our operations to reduce labor redundancies and facility costs. As part of this realignment, the Company recorded charges related to severance, fixed asset and intangible assets impairments, and recognition of lease expense for properties no longer used but for which we have a contractual obligation. The recorded restructuring liabilities are expected to be paid primarily within the current year. While the Company believes the recorded restructuring liabilities are adequate, revisions to current estimates may be recorded in future periods based on new information as it becomes available. There could be additional initiatives in the future to further streamline our operations. As such, the Company expects further expenses related to workforce reductions and other facility rationalization costs when those restructuring plans are finalized and related expenses are estimable.

The following table below highlights $19.1 million of pre-tax restructuring charges by reporting segment for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are reflected as part of SG&A on our Consolidated Statements of Income:

In thousands
	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	United States		International		Total Charges to Income
Employee severance and related costs	$	4,284	$	4,275	$	8,559
Other costs		2,963		1,494		4,457
Non-cash items:
Fixed assets impairment		3,133		70		3,203
Intangible assets impairment		2,167		247		2,414
Other		—		445		445
Total pre-tax restructuring expenses	$	12,547	$	6,531	$	19,078

The following table summarizes restructuring activity during 2015 which is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as part of "Accrued liabilities:"

In thousands
	Employee Severance and Related Costs			Other Costs			Total
Liability balance at January 1, 2015	$	—		$	—		$	—
Charges to income		8,559			4,457			13,016
Payments		(7,469	)		(2,891	)		(10,360	)
Other		14			—			14
Liability balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,104		$	1,566		$	2,670