Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure

Schedule II

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(In thousands) 

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance:	Balance, Beginning of Period		Additions (a)		Deductions (b)			Other Changes (c)			Balance, End of Period
2016	$	45,516	$	6,873	$	(42,417	)	$	(2,373	)	$	7,599
2015	57,980		4,312		(11,737		)	(5,039		)	45,516
2014	69,939		8,453		(13,185		)	(7,227		)	57,980

a. Additions to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance relate to movements on certain French, Irish and U.S. deferred tax assets where we continue to maintain a valuation allowance until sufficient positive evidence exists to support reversal.

b. Deductions to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance include movements relating to utilization and removal of net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards, release in valuation allowance and other movements including adjustments following finalization of tax returns.

c. Other changes to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance relate primarily to currency translation adjustments recorded directly in equity.