Restructuring and Other Reorganization-Related Charges (Reversals), net (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Restructuring [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9: Restructuring and Other Reorganization-Related Charges (Reversals), net

The components of restructuring and other reorganization-related charges (reversals), net for 2013 and prior restructuring plans are listed below.

	Years ended December 31,
	2013		2012			2011
Severance and termination costs	$	55.9	$	0.0		$	(0.1	)
Lease termination costs	4.2		(1.1		)	1.3
Other exit costs	0.5		(0.1		)	(0.2		)
Total restructuring and other reorganization-related charges (reversals), net	$	60.6	$	(1.2	)	$	1.0

2013 Restructuring Plan

In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company implemented a cost savings initiative (the "2013 Plan") to better align our cost structure with our revenue, primarily in Continental Europe. In connection with this initiative, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $61.2 comprised of severance and termination costs of $55.9, lease terminations costs of $4.8, and other exit costs of $0.5. All restructuring actions were identified and initiated by the end of 2013, with all actions expected to be substantially completed by the end of the first quarter of 2014.

Severance and termination costs relate to a planned reduction in workforce of 541 employees. The employee groups affected include all levels and functions across the Company: executive, regional and account management and administrative, creative and media production personnel. Severance payments are expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2014.

Lease termination costs, net of estimated sublease income, relate to the offices that were vacated as part of the 2013 Plan. Given the remaining lease terms involved, the cash portion of the charge will be paid out over a period of several years. The charges related to leases terminated are recorded at fair value with the discount relating to lease terminations to be amortized over future periods. Other exit costs are principally related to legal fees.

A summary of the liability for restructuring charges related to the 2013 Plan is as follows:

	2013 Restructuring Expense		Non-Cash Items			2013 Cash Payments			Foreign Currency Adjustment		Liability at December 31, 2013
Severance and termination costs	$	55.9	$	0.0		$	(10.6	)	$	1.2	$	46.5
Lease termination costs	4.8		(0.5		)	(0.4		)	0.0		3.9
Other exit costs	0.5		0.0			0.0			0.0		0.5
Total	$	61.2	$	(0.5	)	$	(11.0	)	$	1.2	$	50.9

Net restructuring charges related to the 2013 Plan for the year ended December 31, 2013 was comprised of net charges of approximately $56 at IAN and $5 at CMG.

Prior Restructuring Plans

The 2007, 2003 and 2001 restructuring plans (the "Prior Restructuring Plans") with current year activity included net (reversals) charges that are adjustments primarily resulting from changes in management’s estimates relating to sublease rental income assumptions. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Prior Restructuring Plans incurred net restructuring and other reorganization-related (reversals) charges of $(0.6), $(1.2) and $1.0, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the remaining liability for the Prior Restructuring Plans was $1.3.