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Restructuring Costs
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Costs RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Restructuring costs include expenses associated with the Company's efforts to continually improve operational efficiency and reposition its assets to remain competitive on a worldwide basis. Plant closing and other costs include lease and contract termination costs of moving fixed assets, employee training, relocation, and facility costs. These costs are recorded in other deductions, net in the consolidated statements of earnings (loss).

2020 Actions
During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, Vertiv approved a multi-year restructuring program to align our cost structure to support our margin expansion targets. The program includes workforce reductions and footprint optimization across all segments. Restructuring charges incurred under this program were $71.1 in 2020, which primarily consisted of severance related to workforce reductions. Total restructuring expenses were $73.9 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company expects to recognize additional restructuring expenses of approximately $13.0 in 2021 and $7.0 thereafter, primarily comprised of plant closing and other costs, resulting in total estimated charges of approximately $95.0 for the entire program.
2019 and 2018 Actions
Restructuring expenses were $20.7 and $46.2 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These changes primarily consisted of severance related to workforce reductions and plant closing and other costs.
The change in liability for the restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2020 follows:
2019 Paid/
Utilized 		 Expense2020
Severance and benefits$21.6 $(23.2)$70.5 $68.9 
Plant closing and other0.6 (3.6)3.4 0.4 
Total$22.2 $(26.8)$73.9 $69.3 
The change in the liability for restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2019 follows:
2018 Paid/
Utilized 		 Expense2019
Severance and benefits$24.6 $(21.6)$18.6 $21.6 
Plant closing and other1.2 (2.7)2.1 0.6 
Total$25.8 $(24.3)$20.7 $22.2 
The change in the liability for restructuring costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 follows:
2017 Paid/
Utilized 		 Expense2018
Severance and benefits$20.1 $(28.7)$33.2 $24.6 
Plant closing and other8.2 (20.0)13.0 1.2 
Total$28.3 $(48.7)$46.2 $25.8 
Restructuring expense by business segment follows:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019December 31, 2018
Americas$15.5 $5.3 $13.7 
Asia Pacific10.4 3.9 8.3 
Europe, Middle East & Africa42.7 11.1 19.0 
Corporate5.3 0.4 5.2 
Total$73.9 $20.7 $46.2