Restructuring

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING

RESTRUCTURING

The Company continuously evaluates its operations in an effort to identify opportunities to improve profitability by leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce operating costs and respond to overall economic conditions.

Restructuring expenses were recorded as follows in each of the Company's business segments:

	Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)	2019		2018		2017
Electronics	$	8.3	$	4.9	$	17.3
Industrial & Specialty	5.8		1.4		6.2
Total	$	14.1	$	6.3	$	23.5

At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company’s restructuring liability was not material.

2019 and 2018 Activity

The restructuring plans initiated during the year primarily relate to headcount reductions associated with continued cost saving opportunities within the businesses, including initiatives associated with the Company's reorganization efforts resulting from the Arysta Sale to consolidate its corporate function with those of its former Performance Solutions segment. There are no material additional costs expected to be incurred related to these discrete restructuring activities.

2017 Activity

The restructuring plans primarily relate to headcount reductions associated with the integration of the Alent, OMG and OMG Malaysia Acquisitions. There are no material additional costs expected to be incurred related to these discrete restructuring activities.

Restructuring expenses were recorded as follows in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)	2019		2018		2017
Cost of sales	$	—	$	0.1	$	1.6
Selling, technical, general and administrative	14.1		6.2		21.9
Total	$	14.1	$	6.3	$	23.5