RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES

$400M Cost Savings Initiative

In 2012, we announced a cost savings initiative (the "$400M Cost Savings Initiative"), in an effort to stabilize the business and return Avon to sustainable growth, which is expected to be achieved through restructuring actions as well as other cost-savings strategies that will not result in restructuring charges. The $400M Cost Savings Initiative is designed to reduce our operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue to help us achieve a targeted low double-digit operating margin by 2016. The restructuring actions under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative primarily consist of global headcount reductions and related actions, as well as the restructuring or closure of certain smaller, under-performing markets, including our exit from the South Korea, Vietnam and Republic of Ireland markets.

As a result of the actions approved to-date, we have recorded total costs to implement these restructuring initiatives of $71.0 before taxes, of which $20.3 before taxes was recorded in the first quarter of 2013. For the actions approved to-date, we expect our total costs to implement to be in the range of $100 to $110 before taxes. The additional charges not yet incurred associated with the actions approved to-date of approximately $29 to $39 before taxes are expected to be recorded primarily in 2013. At this time we are unable to quantify the total costs when the initiative is fully implemented. In connection with the restructuring actions approved to-date associated with the $400M Cost Savings Initiative, we expect to realize annualized savings of approximately $125 before taxes. For market closures, the annualized savings represent the foregone selling, general and administrative expenses as a result of no longer operating in the respective markets. For actions that did not result in the closure of a market, the annualized savings represent the net reduction of expenses that will no longer be incurred by Avon. The annualized savings do not incorporate the impact of the decline in revenue associated with these actions (including market closures), which is not expected to be material.

The total costs to implement recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2013, of $20.3 related to the $400M Cost Savings Initiative consisted of the following:


•	net charge of $13.3 primarily for employee-related costs, including severance benefits;


•	accelerated depreciation of $6.9 associated with the closure and rationalization of certain facilities;


•	implementation costs of $.4 for professional service fees; and


•	net benefit of $.3 related to inventory adjustments.

Of the total costs to implement, $20.6 was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and a net benefit of $.3 was recorded in cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The majority of cash payments associated with these charges are expected to be made during 2013.

The liability balance for the $400M Cost Savings Initiative as of March 31, 2013 is as follows:



	Employee- Related Costs			Inventory Write-offs			Contract Terminations/Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	41.3		$	—		$	1.7		$	43.0
2013 charges	19.4			.2			.4			20.0
Adjustments	(6.0		)	(.5		)	(.5		)	(7.0		)
Cash payments	(13.9		)	—			(.8		)	(14.7		)
Non-cash write-offs	—			.3			—			.3
Foreign exchange	.1			—			—			.1
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	40.9		$	—		$	.8		$	41.7

The following table presents the restructuring charges incurred to-date, net of adjustments, under our $400M Cost Savings Initiative, along with the estimated charges expected to be incurred on approved initiatives under the plan:



	Employee- Related Costs		Inventory/Asset Write-offs		Currency Translation Adjustment Write-offs		Contract Terminations/ Other		Total
Charges incurred to date	$	58.6	$	1.1	$	—	$	1.8	$	61.5
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	3.7		.6		2.8		11.9		19.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	$	62.3	$	1.7	$	2.8	$	13.7	$	80.5

The charges, net of adjustments, of initiatives under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative by reportable business segment were as follows:



	Latin America			Europe, Middle East & Africa		North America			Asia Pacific			Corporate		Total
2012	$	12.9		$	1.1	$	18.0		$	12.9		$	3.6	$	48.5
First quarter 2013	(1.1		)	9.0		1.5			1.5			2.1		13.0
Charges incurred to date	11.8			10.1		19.5			14.4			5.7		61.5
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	7.1			18.6		(3.4		)	(3.3		)	—		19.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	$	18.9		$	28.7	$	16.1		$	11.1		$	5.7	$	80.5

As noted previously, for the initiatives approved to date, we expect to record total costs to implement in the range of $100 to $110 before taxes under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative. The amounts shown in the tables above as charges recorded to date relate to initiatives that have been approved and recorded in the financial statements as the costs are probable and estimable. The amounts shown in the tables above as total expected charges on approved initiatives represent charges recorded to date plus charges yet to be recorded for approved initiatives as the relevant accounting criteria for recording an expense have not yet been met. In addition to the charges included in the tables above, we have incurred and will incur other costs to implement restructuring initiatives such as other professional services and accelerated depreciation.

Additional Restructuring Charges

In an effort to improve operating performance, we identified certain actions in 2012 that we believe will enhance our operating model, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies. In addition, management approved the relocation of our corporate headquarters in New York City.

Restructuring Charges – First Quarter 2013

As a result of the analysis and the actions taken, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded total costs to implement these various restructuring initiatives of $.2, in selling, general and administrative expenses. The majority of future cash payments associated with these charges are expected to be made during 2013.

Restructuring Charges – First Quarter 2012

As a result of the analysis and the actions taken, during the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded total costs to implement these various restructuring initiatives of $21.8, in selling, general and administrative expenses, associated with approved initiatives, and the costs consisted of the following:


•	net charge of $18.8 primarily for employee-related costs; and


•	implementation costs of $3.0 for professional service fees.

The liability balance for these various restructuring initiatives as of March 31, 2013 is as follows:



	Employee- Related Costs			Contract Terminations/Other			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	17.6		$	11.8		$	29.4
2013 charges	—			.1			.1
Cash payments	(7.6		)	(1.4		)	(9.0		)
Foreign exchange	(.1		)	—			(.1		)
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	9.9		$	10.5		$	20.4

The actions associated with these various restructuring initiatives are substantially complete.

2005 and 2009 Restructuring Programs

We launched restructuring programs in 2005 and 2009 (collectively, the "2005 and 2009 Restructuring Programs") with initiatives designed to enhance our organizational effectiveness, implement a global manufacturing strategy and additional supply chain efficiencies in distribution, restructure our global supply chain operations, realign certain local business support functions to a more regional base, and streamline transactional and other services.

Restructuring Charges – First Quarter 2013

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded a net benefit of $.2, in cost of sales, associated with previously approved initiatives that are part of our 2005 and 2009 Restructuring Programs.

Restructuring Charges – First Quarter 2012

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded total costs to implement of $5.5 associated with previously approved initiatives that are part of our 2005 and 2009 Restructuring Programs, and the costs consisted of the following:


•	net benefit of $1.1 primarily for employee-related costs offset by adjustments to the reserve;


•	implementation costs of $4.3 for professional service fees, primarily associated with our initiatives to outsource certain finance processes and realign certain distribution operations; and


•	accelerated depreciation of $2.3 associated with our initiatives to realign certain distribution operations.

Of the total costs to implement, $2.8 was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and $2.7 was recorded in cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

The liability balances, which primarily consist of employee-related costs, for the initiatives under the 2005 and 2009 Restructuring Programs are shown below:



	Total
Balance December 31, 2012	$	21.0
2013 charges	.5
Adjustments	(.7		)
Cash payments	(13.0		)
Foreign exchange	(.1		)
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	7.7

The 2005 and 2009 Restructuring Programs are substantially complete.