Restructuring

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Since the first quarter of 2017, we have reduced overall employee headcount by approximately 3% by the end of December 31, 2019, we have been taking steps to minimize job duplication or evaluate where we should shift and centralize activities, improve efficiencies, and rebalance our resources on higher return activities. The timing and scope of any future headcount reductions will vary.

A summary of the charges in the consolidated statement of operations resulting from these restructuring activities is shown below:




(In thousands)	Years Ended
	2019		2018		2017
Cost of sales	$	—	(150	)	1,208
Research and development	3,888		1,890		2,990
Sales and marketing	13,300		10,655		10,968
General and administrative	2,877		1,702		1,898
Total restructuring and other related costs	$	20,065	14,097		17,064

Total restructuring and other charges incurred during the year ended December 31, 2019 related to this initiative were $20.1 million primarily related to employee severance costs. A summary of balance sheet activity during 2019 related to the restructuring activity is shown below:



	Restructuring Liability
Balance as of December 31, 2018	$	3,506
Income statement expense	20,065
Cash payments	(14,044		)
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$	9,527

The restructuring liability of $9.5 million at December 31, 2019 relating primarily to severance payments associated with the restructuring activity, is recorded in the “accrued compensation” line item of the consolidated balance sheet.