Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

The Company's results of discontinued operations consist primarily of pension benefits, adjustments to workers compensation liabilities and other benefits for former employees previously associated with ABX's former freight sorting and aircraft fueling services provided to DHL through 2009. ABX sponsors defined benefit plans for retirees that include the former employees of the hub operations. Additionally, ABX is self-insured for medical coverage and workers' compensation. The Company may incur expenses and cash outlays in the future related to pension obligations, reserves for medical expenses and wage loss for former employees. Carrying amounts of significant assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations are below (in thousands):

	December 31
	2016		2015
Liabilities
Employee compensation and benefits	$	19,885	$	23,400
Post-retirement	5,663		10,929
Total Liabilities	$	25,548	$	34,329

The revenues and pre-tax earnings of the discontinued operations are below (in thousands):

	December 31
	2016		2015		2014
Pre-tax earnings (loss)	$	3,813	$	3,245	$	(3,477	)