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Restructuring and Other Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges
During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recorded restructuring charges of $5.3 million, $2.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively. These charges were primarily related to reorganization activities.
For the year ended December 31, 2013, European segment charges of $3.0 million were primarily related to staff reductions in Germany and the Netherlands. $1.7 million of the European restructuring charges are accrued at December 31, 2013 and are expected to be paid in the next year. International segment charges of $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 were primarily related to staff reductions in Australia and South Africa and were paid out in cash in 2013.
For the year ended December 31, 2012, North American, European and International segment charges of $1.5 million, $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, were primarily related to severance costs associated with staff reductions. At December 31, 2012, the North American, European and International segments each had accrued restructuring charges of $0.3 million, $2.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2011, European segment charges of $5.8 million related primarily to staff reductions and the transfer of certain production activities to China. $4.3 million of the European restructuring charges were accrued at December 31, 2011. North American segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $1.7 million included costs associated with the relocation of certain administrative and production activities. International segment charges for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $1.1 million were primarily related to severance costs associated with the relocation of our Wuxi, China operations to Suzhou, China.