Impairment and Other Related Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment and Other Related Charges

7. Impairment and Other Related Charges, Net

In 2023, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge for the traffic solutions reporting unit and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges related to certain trademarks. In 2022, the Company recorded indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment charges for certain trademarks. Refer to Note 6, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for further detail related to these charges, which are included in Impairment and other related charges, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of income.

Wind Down of Russia Operations

During 2022, the Company commenced actions to wind down its operations in Russia in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. As a result, the Company recognized $227 million of Impairment and other related charges, net, in the consolidated statement of income during 2022, comprised of $201 million of long-lived asset impairment charges and $26 million of other related charges. During 2023, the Company divested its legacy industrial Russian operations.

In the fourth quarter 2024, the Company received written approval from Russian regulatory authorities of a definitive agreement to sell the Company’s remaining Russian business. The sale closed in the first quarter 2025. As a result, the Company classified the business as held for sale as of December 31, 2024 and recognized an impairment charge of $146 million during the fourth quarter 2024, primarily related to accumulated foreign currency translation losses, which is included in Impairment and other related charges, net on the consolidated statement of income. No tax benefit was recorded on the impairment charge. The remaining liabilities of the business are reported are reported as held for sale in Other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. The results of the business are reported within the Global Architectural Coatings reportable business segment.