RESTRUCTURING COSTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability balances related to our restructuring efforts for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. Provision for restructuring costs from continuing operations were $0.7 million, $3.5 million and $0.6 million, in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The expenses associated with these activities are reflected in “Restructuring costs” in our consolidated statements of operations. Cash payments for restructuring costs from continuing operations were $1.9 million, $2.5 million and $3.2 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The components included in the reconciliation of the liability balances include costs related to our continuing and discontinued operations (in thousands):



	Balance at December 31, 2011		Provisions			Cash payments			Non-cash		Balance at December 31, 2012
Accrued restructuring costs:
Severance and exit costs	$	1,010	$	1,713		$	(2,117	)	$	9	$	615
Contractual obligations	2,687		(1,101		)	(1,096		)	51		541
Total restructuring costs	$	3,697	$	612		$	(3,213	)	$	60	$	1,156



	Balance at December 31, 2012		Provisions		Cash payments			Non-cash			Balance at December 31, 2013
Accrued restructuring costs:
Severance and exit costs	$	615	$	3,160	$	(1,905	)	$	8		$	1,878
Contractual obligations	541		346		(564		)	(20		)	303
Total restructuring costs	$	1,156	$	3,506	$	(2,469	)	$	(12	)	$	2,181



	Balance at December 31, 2013		Provisions		Cash payments			Non-cash			Balance at December 31, 2014
Accrued restructuring costs:
Severance and exit costs	$	1,878	$	697	$	(1,670	)	$	(63	)	$	842
Contractual obligations	303		46		(246		)	13			116
Total restructuring costs	$	2,181	$	743	$	(1,916	)	$	(50	)	$	958

Realignment of Workforce – 2014

During 2014, we recorded restructuring expenses of $0.7 million. For the 2014 realignment, we recorded $0.6 million of severance costs and eliminated approximately 15 positions in an effort to consolidate and streamline various functions of our workforce. We also recorded $0.1 million in contract termination costs associated with this realignment. On a segment basis, these restructuring costs totaled $0.1 million in North America and $0.6 million in Europe. Our reserve for the 2014 realignment was $0.6 million at December 31, 2014, which we anticipate will be paid within one year.

Realignment of Workforce – 2013

During 2013, we eliminated approximately 60 positions in an effort to consolidate and streamline various functions of our workforce. To date, we have recorded $3.3 million of severance costs, including $0.1 million in 2014, and $0.2 million in contract termination costs associated with this realignment. On a segment basis, these restructuring costs totaled $1.3 million in North America, $2.0 million in Europe and $0.2 million in Asia Pacific. Our reserve for the 2013 realignment was $0.3 million at December 31, 2014, which we anticipate will be paid within one year.

Realignment of Workforce – 2012

During 2012, we eliminated approximately 50 positions in an effort to consolidate and streamline various functions of our workforce. To date, we have recorded $2.0 million of severance costs. On a segment basis, these restructuring costs totaled $1.0 million in North America, $0.6 million in Europe and $0.4 million in Asia Pacific. There is no remaining reserve for the 2012 realignment at December 31, 2014.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

+ References+ Details