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Other Expense, Net
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Expense, net
Other Expense, net

Items included in other expense, net consist of:
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(in millions)
2019
 
2018
Restructuring expense
$
14

 
$
8

Merger, acquisition and divestiture expense
1

 
2

Other expense (income)
14

 
(5
)
Other expense, net
$
29

 
$
5



During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded restructuring expense of $14 million and $8 million, respectively. This restructuring expense primarily relates to Drivetrain and Engine segment actions designed to improve future profitability and competitiveness. Refer to Note 19, "Restructuring," to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $1 million and $2 million, respectively, of merger, acquisition and divestiture expense primarily related to professional fees associated with divestiture activities for the non-core pipe and thermostat product lines. Refer to Note 23, "Assets and Liabilities Held For Sale," to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded $14 million of expense related to the receipt of a final unfavorable arbitration decision associated with the resolution of a matter related to a previous acquisition.

During the first three months of 2018, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $4 million related to the settlement of a commercial contract for an entity acquired in the 2015 Remy acquisition.