Restructuring Activities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Activities

6. Restructuring Activities

A summary of the changes in the liabilities for restructuring activities is provided below:

(IN MILLIONS)	Total Initiatives
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	73
Charges		32
Payments		(20	)
Effect of foreign currency translation and reclassification adjustments		1
Balance at March 31, 2017	$	86

Nielsen recorded $32 million and $10 million in restructuring charges for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, primarily relating to severance costs.

Of the $86 million in remaining liabilities for restructuring actions at March 31, 2017, $78 million is expected to be paid within one year and is classified as a current liability within the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2017.