Restructuring and Other Related Charges

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2022

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring

During second quarter 2022, we initiated a restructuring plan to focus on consolidating our global operations by designing new processes and implementing new systems (“Cost Optimization Plan”). During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we formally communicated the termination of employment to approximately 85 employees, as part of this process, and terminated approximately 75 of these employees. The Company expects further restructuring expense of approximately $5 million related to this initiative to be incurred in 2022.

During first quarter 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 we prepare to exit the COVID-19 crisis by controlling fixed costs and matching variable costs to demand (“T21”). During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we formally communicated the termination of employment to approximately 55 employees, as part of this process, and terminated approximately 50 of these employees. We expect no further restructuring expense to be incurred in 2022 under this initiative.

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 COVID-19 outbreak (“2020 Optimization Plan”). We expect no further restructuring expenses 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.

The following tables summarize the changes to our restructuring-related liabilities and identifies the amounts recorded within our reporting segments for restructuring charges and corresponding payments and utilizations:


				Americas		International		Total
Balance as of January 1, 2022				$	2	$	8	$	10
	Restructuring expense:
	Cost Optimization			1		3		4
	T21			1		2		3

	Brazil			1		—		1

	Restructuring payment/utilization:
	Cost Optimization			(1)		(2)		(3)
	T21			(1)		(7)		(8)
	2020 Optimization			—		(1)		(1)
	Brazil			(1)		—		(1)

Balance as of June 30, 2022				$	2	$	3	$	5

		Personnel		Facility Related		Other (a)		Total
Balance as of January 1, 2022		$	7	$	2	$	1	$	10
	Restructuring expense:
	Cost Optimization	4		—		—		4
	T21	3		—		—		3

	Brazil	—		—		1		1

	Restructuring payment/utilization:
	Cost Optimization	(3)		—		—		(3)
	T21	(8)		—		—		(8)
	2020 Optimization	(1)		—		—		(1)
	Brazil	—		—		(1)		(1)

Balance as of June 30, 2022		$	2	$	2	$	1	$	5

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(a)Includes expenses primarily related to the disposition of vehicles.

Other Related Charges

Officer Separation Costs

In April 2022, the Company announced the departure of Veresh Sita as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer effective May 13, 2022. In connection with Mr. Sita’s separation, the Company recorded other related charges of approximately $1 million, inclusive of accelerated stock-based compensation expense, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.