Technology Solutions Charges Technology Solutions Charges (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]


5.	Technology Solutions Charges

During the third quarter of 2014, our Technology Solutions segment recorded pre-tax charges totaling $57 million. These charges primarily consist of $35 million of product alignment charges, $15 million of integration-related expenses and $7 million of severance charges. Included in the total charge was $35 million for severance for employees primarily in our research and development, customer services and sales functions, and $15 million for asset impairments which primarily represents the write‑off of deferred costs related to a product that will no longer be developed. Charges were recorded in our condensed consolidated statement of operations as follows: $34 million in cost of sales and $23 million in operating expenses.