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Restructuring and Other Related Charges
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
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Restructuring

During the first quarter of 2021, we initiated a global restructuring plan to focus on cost discipline by reviewing headcounts, facilities and contractor agreements. We are transforming our business as it prepares to exit the COVID-19 crisis by controlling fixed costs and matching variable costs to demand (“T21”). As of December 31, 2021, we formally communicated the termination of employment to approximately 460 employees, as part of this process, and terminated approximately 455 of these employees. We expect further restructuring expense of approximately $5 million related to this initiative in first quarter 2022.

During first quarter 2020, we initiated a global restructuring plan to reduce operating costs, such as headcount and facilities, due to declining reservations and revenue resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak (“2020 Optimization Plan”). We expect no further restructuring expense related to this initiative.

During third quarter 2019, we initiated a restructuring plan to exit our operations in Brazil by closing rental facilities, disposing of assets and terminating personnel (“Brazil”). We expect no further restructuring expense related to this initiative.

During first quarter 2019, we initiated a restructuring plan to drive global efficiency by improving processes and consolidating functions, and to create new objectives and strategies for our truck rental operations in the U.S. by reducing headcount, large vehicles and rental locations (“T19”). This initiative is complete.

During first quarter 2018, we initiated a strategic restructuring plan to improve processes and reduce headcount in response to our new workforce planning technology that allows more effective management of staff levels (“Workforce planning”). The costs associated with this initiative primarily represent severance, outplacement services and other costs associated with employee terminations, the majority of which have been or are expected to be settled in cash. This initiative is complete.
The following tables summarize the change to our restructuring-related liabilities and identifies the amounts recorded within our reporting segments for restructuring charges and corresponding payments and utilizations:
Personnel RelatedFacility Related
Other (a)
Total
Balance at January 1, 2019$1 $— $1 $2 
Restructuring expense:
T1924 — 31 55 
Brazil1 1 5 7 
Restructuring payment/utilization:
T19(21)— (30)(51)
Brazil(1)— (5)(6)
Workforce planning(1)— — (1)
Balance as of December 31, 20193 1 2 6 
Restructuring expense:
2020 Optimization73 3 3 79 
Brazil1 1 (2)— 
T19— — 1414
Restructuring payment/utilization:
2020 Optimization(68)(2)(1)(71)
Brazil— (1)2 1 
T19(5)— (15)(20)
Balance as of December 31, 20204 2 3 9 
Restructuring expense:
T2126 4 2 32 
T19— — (2)(2)
Restructuring payment/utilization:
T21(17)(4)(4)(25)
2020 Optimization(5)— — (5)
T19(1)— 2 1 
Balance as of December 31, 2021$7 $2 $1 $10 
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(a)Includes expenses primarily related to the disposition of vehicles.
AmericasInternationalTotal
Balance at January 1, 2019$— $2 $2 
Restructuring expense:
T1939 16 55 
Brazil7 — 7 
Restructuring payment/utilization:
T19(38)(13)(51)
Brazil(6)— (6)
Workforce planning— (1)(1)
Balance as of December 31, 20192 4 6 
Restructuring expense:
2020 Optimization Plan31 48 79 
T1914 — 14 
Restructuring payment/utilization:
2020 Optimization Plan(29)(42)(71)
Brazil1 — 1 
T19(16)(4)(20)
Balance as of December 31, 20203 6 9 
Restructuring expense:
T215 27 32 
T19(2)— (2)
Restructuring payment/utilization:
T21(4)(21)(25)
2020 Optimization Plan(2)(3)(5)
T192 (1)1 
Balance as of December 31, 2021$2 $8 $10 

Other Related Charges

Limited Voluntary Opportunity Plans (“LVOP”)

During the second quarter of 2021, our operations in our International segment offered a voluntary termination program to certain employees in field operations and general and administrative functions for a limited time. These employees, if qualified, elected resignation from employment in return for enhanced severance benefits to be settled in cash. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded other related charges of approximately $17 million in connection with the LVOP. As of December 31, 2021, approximately 130 employees elected to participate in the plan and the majority of the participants have been terminated.

During 2020, we offered a voluntary termination program to certain employees in field operations, shared services, and general and administrative functions for a limited time. These employees, if qualified, elected resignation from employment in return for enhanced severance benefits to be settled in cash. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we recorded other related charges of approximately $18 million in connection with the LVOP.

Officer Separation Costs

In August 2020, we announced the resignation of John F. North, III as our Chief Financial Officer. Following his post-resignation transition to an advisory position, Mr. North continued to serve as a consultant through January 1, 2021. In connection with Mr. North’s departure, we recorded other related charges of approximately $5 million, inclusive of accelerated stock-based compensation expense for the year ended
December 31, 2020.

In March 2020, we announced the departure of Michael K. Tucker as Executive Vice President, General Counsel effective March 27, 2020. In connection with Mr. Tucker’s separation, we recorded other related charges of approximately $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.

In May 2019, we announced the resignation of Larry D. De Shon as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. De Shon continued to serve in his role until a successor had been named and was employed by us through December 31, 2019. In connection with Mr. De Shon’s departure, we recorded other related charges of approximately $1 million for consulting fees and $14 million, inclusive of accelerated stock-based compensation expense, for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

In March 2019, we announced the resignation of Mark J. Servodidio as our President, International effective June 14, 2019. In connection with Mr. Servodidio’s departure, we recorded other related charges of approximately $4 million, inclusive of accelerated stock-based compensation expense.