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| 1 | ADOBE SYSTEMS INC |
The following table sets forth a summary of Adobe restructuring activities during the nine
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| 2 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 10. RESTRUCTURING COSTS, ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES Our 2005 restructuring program, announced in the fourth quarter of 2005, is largely complete. The remaining obligations under this and previous plans relate primarily to lease obligations that are expected to be satisfied over approximately the next three years. In the first quarter of 2009, we announced a new restructuring program (the “FY 2009 Plan”) to reduce our annual operating expenses by reducing approximately 500 positions of the global workforce of regular employees. The FY 2009 Plan was conceived in response to deteriorating economic conditions and is designed to deliver sufficient savings to enable our businesses to reach their profitability targets. In the second quarter of 2009, we announced additional actions as part of the FY 2009 Plan to restructure our global infrastructure organization and our electronic measurement and semiconductor board test segments in response to the continuing deterioration of economic conditions. These additional actions will ultimately reduce our global workforce of regular employees by approximately 3,300 positions, bringing the total headcount reductions under the FY 2009 Plan to approximately 3,800 positions. We expect to complete all the actions under the FY 2009 Plan by the second quarter of fiscal 2010, but the majority of actions should be complete by October 31, 2009. As of July 31, 2009 approximately 2,000 employees have left Agilent under the FY 2009 Plan. Special charges related to inventory include estimated future payments that we are contractually obliged to make to our suppliers in connection with future inventory purchases and reserves taken against inventory on hand. In both cases, actions taken under our FY 2009 Plan, including exiting lines of business, have caused the value of this inventory to decrease below its cost. A summary of total restructuring activity and other special charges for the nine months ended July 31, 2009 is shown in the table below:
The restructuring and other special accruals for all plans, which totaled $70 million at July 31, 2009 and $10 million at October 31, 2008, are recorded in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. These balances reflect estimated future cash outlays. We expect workforce reduction payments, primarily severance, to be largely complete by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Lease payments should be complete in approximately three years, and payments to suppliers in connection with inventory should be complete by the end of this fiscal year. A summary of the charges in the statement of operations resulting from all restructuring plans and special charges is shown below:
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| 3 | CARDINAL HEALTH INC |
2. RESTRUCTURING AND EMPLOYEE SEVERANCE Restructuring Policy The Company classifies a restructuring activity as a program whereby the Company fundamentally changes its operations such as closing facilities, moving manufacturing of a product to another location or outsourcing the production of a product. Restructuring activities may also involve substantial re-alignment of the management structure of a business unit in response to changing market conditions. A liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity is recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period in which it is incurred except for a liability for a one-time termination benefit which is recognized over its future service period. Restructuring and Employee Severance During fiscal 2005, the Company launched a global restructuring program with the goal of increasing the value the Company provides its customers through better integration of existing businesses and improved efficiency from a more disciplined approach to procurement and resource allocation. As part of the program, in April 2007, the Company announced a restructuring plan to move the Company’s medical products distribution headquarters and certain corporate functions from Waukegan, Illinois to the Company’s corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. The program was substantially complete by the end of fiscal 2009. At the beginning of fiscal 2009, the Company undertook a major restructuring of its segment operating structure. Effective July 1, 2008, the Company consolidated its businesses into two primary operating and reportable segments to reduce costs and align resources with the needs of each segment. In connection with the Spin-Off, these reportable segments have since been reorganized. Refer to Notes 1 and 14 for additional information regarding the Company’s current reportable segments. Also, during fiscal 2009 and the first quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company incurred restructuring expenses related to the Spin-Off consisting of employee-related costs, costs to evaluate and execute the transaction, costs to separate certain functions and information technology systems and other one-time transaction related costs. In addition to the restructuring programs discussed above, from time to time the Company incurs costs to implement smaller restructuring efforts for specific operations within its segments. These restructuring plans focus on various aspects of operations, including closing and consolidating certain manufacturing and distribution operations, rationalizing headcount, and aligning operations in the most strategic and cost-efficient structure.
The following table summarizes activity related to the Company’s restructuring and employee severance costs during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:
Restructuring and Employee Severance Accrual Rollforward The following table summarizes activity related to liabilities associated with the Company’s restructuring and employee severance activities during the three months ended September 30, 2009:
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| 4 | CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP INC |
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| 5 | DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC /DE/ | NOTE 9 – RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER COSTS Restructuring Costs During the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the Company recorded net restructuring costs of $0.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $4.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively. These costs are recorded in “Restructuring, impairments and other costs” in the statement of operations and the associated liabilities are recorded in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. These costs consist of employee severance benefits, payments due to contracts terminations and other restructuring costs. During 2009 and 2008, the Company initiated several restructuring plans primarily related to the integration, reorganization and closure or consolidation of certain production and selling facilities in order to better leverage the Company’s resources by minimizing costs and obtaining operational efficiencies. As of September 30 2009, the Company’s restructuring accruals were as follows:
The following table provides the year-to-date changes in the restructuring accruals by segment:
Impairments and Other Costs During the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the Company recorded other costs of $1.2 million and $17.6 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 the Company recorded other costs of $1.6 million and $18.5 million, respectively. Other costs for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 included costs primarily related to legal matters discussed in Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies. These other costs are reflected in “Restructuring, impairments and other costs” in the statement of operations. |
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| 6 | EXELON CORP | 10. Severance Accounting (Exelon, Generation, ComEd and PECO) Exelon provides severance and health and welfare benefits to terminated employees pursuant to pre-existing severance plans primarily based upon each individual employee’s years of service and compensation level. Exelon accrues amounts associated with severance benefits that are considered probable and that can be reasonably estimated.
On June 18, 2009, Exelon announced a restructured senior executive team and major spending cuts, including the elimination of approximately 500 positions. Exelon eliminated approximately 400 corporate support positions, mostly located at corporate headquarters, and 100 management level positions at ComEd, the majority of which was completed by September 30, 2009. These actions were in response to the continuing economic challenges confronting all parts of Exelon’s business and industry especially in light of the commodity-driven nature of Generation’s markets, necessitating continued focus on cost management through enhanced efficiency and productivity. Exelon recorded a pre-tax charge for estimated salary continuance and health and welfare severance benefits of $40 million in June 2009 as a result of the planned job reductions. In the three months ended September 30, 2009, Exelon recorded a net pre-tax credit of approximately $5 million, which included a $9 million reduction in estimated salary continuance and health and welfare severance benefits, offset by $4 million of expense for contractual termination benefits. The following tables present total severance benefits costs, recorded as operating and maintenance expense in relation to the announced job reductions, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009:
The following table presents the activity of severance obligations for the announced job reductions from January 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, excluding obligations recorded in equity:
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| 7 | JONES APPAREL GROUP INC | ACCRUED RESTRUCTURING COSTS Manufacturing Restructuring On September 12, 2006, we announced the closing of certain El Paso, Texas and Mexican operations related to the decision by Polo to discontinue the Polo Jeans Company product line (the “manufacturing restructuring”), which we produced for Polo subsequent to the sale of the Polo Jeans Company business to Polo in February 2006. In connection with the closings, we previously incurred $6.9 million of one-time termination benefits and associated employee costs for 1,838 employees and $1.0 million of other costs. The closings were substantially completed by the end of March 2007. On May 8, 2008, we sold the remaining assets of the Mexican operations for $5.9 million, resulting in a gain of $0.2 million. The details of the manufacturing restructuring accruals are as follows:
The net accrual of $0.7 million at October 4, 2008 is reported as accrued restructuring and severance payments. Moderate Apparel Restructuring In connection with the exit from and reorganization of certain moderate apparel product lines, we decided to close certain New York offices, and on October 9, 2007, we announced the closing of warehouse facilities in Goose Creek, South Carolina. We previously recorded $7.4 million of one-time termination benefits and associated employee costs for approximately 440 employees and $0.9 million of lease obligations as selling, general and administrative expenses in our wholesale jeanswear segment. During the fiscal nine months ended October 4, 2008 and October 3, 2009, we recorded $0.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of additional lease obligation costs and reversed $0.2 million of accruals for termination benefits during the fiscal nine months ended October 4, 2009. These costs are reported as selling, general and administrative expenses in our wholesale jeanswear segment relating to one of the warehouse facilities. These closings were substantially complete by the end of February 2008. The details of the moderate apparel restructuring accruals are as follows:
During the fiscal nine months ended October 4, 2008 and October 3, 2009, $4.0 million and $0.7 million of the termination benefits accrual were utilized, respectively (relating to partial or full severance for 310 employees and one employee, respectively). The net accrual of $1.9 million at October 4, 2008 is reported as $1.6 million of accrued restructuring and severance payments and $0.3 million of other noncurrent liabilities. The net accrual of $1.1 million at October 3, 2009 is reported as $0.5 million of accrued restructuring and severance payments and $0.6 million of other noncurrent liabilities. Other Restructurings Retail Stores. In 2007, we discontinued our Anne Klein Accessories retail concept. We accrued $0.1 million of one-time termination benefits and associated employee costs in 2007 for 26 employees. These amounts, which are reported as selling, general and administrative expenses in the retail segment, were paid during the fiscal nine months ended October 4, 2008. We began 2009 with 1,017 retail locations. During the fiscal nine months ended October 3, 2009, we decided to close approximately 265 underperforming retail locations by the end of 2010, of which 69 closed during the period. We accrued $5.0 million of termination benefits and associated employee costs for approximately 1,245 employees, including both store employees and administrative support personnel. In connection with our decision to close these stores, we reviewed the associated long-term assets for impairments. As a result of this review, we recorded $22.8 million of impairment losses on leasehold improvements and furniture and fixtures located in the stores to be closed. These costs are reported as selling, general and administrative expenses in the retail segment. Jewelry. During the fiscal nine months ended October 3, 2009, we decided to discontinue the domestic manufacturing, product development and sourcing activities of our jewelry business. We accrued $5.2 million of termination benefits and associated employee costs for approximately 95 employees. These costs are reported as selling, general and administrative expenses in the wholesale footwear and accessories segment. Edison Warehouse. On October 17, 2007, we announced the closing of warehouse facilities in Edison, New Jersey. In connection with the closing, we accrued $2.6 million of one-time termination benefits and associated employee costs for 158 employees. These costs are reported as selling, general and administrative expenses in the wholesale jeanswear segment. The closing was substantially complete by the end of June 2008. The details of these restructuring accruals are as follows:
During the fiscal nine months ended October 4, 2008 and October 3, 2009, $0.1 million and $2.3 million of the retail store accrual were utilized, respectively (relating to partial or full severance for 26 and 256 employees, respectively). During the fiscal nine months ended October 3, 2009, $3.1 million of the jewelry reserve was utilized (relating to partial or full severance for 53 employees). During the fiscal nine months ended October 4, 2008 and October 3, 2009, $2.2 million and $0.4 million of the Edison accrual was utilized (relating to partial or full severance for 94 and two employees, respectively). The net accrual of $1.1 million at October 4, 2008 is reported as accrued restructuring and severance payments. The net accrual of $4.8 million at October 3, 2009 is reported as $4.0 million of accrued restructuring and severance payments and $0.8 million of other noncurrent liabilities. Acquisition Restructurings In connection with the acquisitions of McNaughton and Kasper, we assessed and formulated plans to restructure certain operations of each company to eliminate unprofitable or marginally profitable lines of business and reduce overhead expenses. These costs were reported as a component of goodwill. The details of the remaining acquisition restructuring accruals are as follows:
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| 8 | LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA HOLDINGS | 3. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER SPECIAL CHARGES During the second quarter of 2009, the Company recorded net restructuring charges of $10.2 primarily related to the closing of redundant and underutilized facilities. The majority of these costs related to severance and other employee costs and contractual obligations associated with leased facilities and other facility related costs. Of this amount, $6.6 related to severance and other employee costs for employees primarily in the affected facilities, and $12.3 related to contractual obligations associated with leased facilities and other facility related costs. The Company also reduced its prior restructuring accruals by $8.7, comprised of $6.5 of previously recorded facility costs and $2.2 of employee severance benefits as a result of incurring less cost than planned on those restructuring initiatives primarily resulting from favorable settlements on lease buyouts and severance payments that were not required to achieve the planned reduction in work force. During the second and third quarters of 2008, the Company recorded charges primarily related to work force reductions and the closing of redundant and underutilized facilities. For the third quarter of 2008, the Company recorded net restructuring charges of $12.2. Of this amount, $12.2 related to severance and other employee costs in connection with the general work force reductions and $1.9 related to contractual obligations associated with leased facilities and equipment. The Company also recorded a credit of $1.9, comprised of $1.2 of previously recorded facility costs and $0.7 of employee severance benefits relating to changes in cost estimates accrued in prior periods. For the second quarter of 2008, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $16.0 primarily related to the closing of redundant and underutilized facilities. Of this amount, $6.5 related to severance and other employee costs for employees primarily in branch operations, divisional billing and management functions, and $9.5 related to contractual obligations associated with leased facilities and equipment. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company also recorded a special charge of $5.5 related to estimated uncollectible amounts primarily owed by patients in the areas of the Gulf Coast severely impacted by hurricanes similar to losses incurred during the 2005 hurricane season. |
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| 9 | Southwest Airlines Co. | 13. EARLY RETIREMENT OFFER On April 16, 2009, the Company announced Freedom ’09, a one-time voluntary early out program offered to eligible Employees, in which the Company offered cash bonuses, medical/dental coverage for a specified period of time, and travel privileges based on work group and years of service. The purpose of this voluntary initiative and other initiatives is to right-size headcount in conjunction with the Company’s current plans to reduce its capacity by five percent in 2009, and to help reduce costs. Virtually all of the Company’s Employees hired before March 31, 2008 were eligible to participate in the program. Participants’ last day of work will fall between July 31, 2009 and April 15, 2010, as assigned by the Company based on the operational needs of particular work locations and departments, determined on an individual-by-individual basis. The Company did not have a target or expectation for the number of Employees expected to accept the package. Employees electing to participate in Freedom ’09 were required to notify the Company of their election by June 19, 2009. However, Employees had until July 16, 2009 to rescind their election and remain with the Company. Following the deadline to rescind such election, a total of 1,404 Employees have remained as participants in Freedom ‘09, consisting of the following breakdown among workgroups: 439 from Customer Support and Services, 464 from Ground Operations and Provisioning, 113 Flight Attendants, 20 Pilots, 91 from Maintenance, and 277 Managerial and Administrative Employees. The Company expects the total cost incurred for Freedom ’09 to be approximately $70 million, which will be expensed during third quarter 2009. The Company may need to replace a small number of the positions with newly hired Employees to meet operational demands; however, the Company expects that most of the positions will not be filled based on the Company’s recent capacity reductions. |
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| 10 | Southwest Airlines Co. | 12. EARLY RETIREMENT OFFER On April 16, 2009, the Company announced Freedom ’09, a one-time voluntary early out program offered to eligible Employees, in which the Company offered cash bonuses, medical/dental coverage for a specified period of time, and travel privileges based on work group and years of service. The purpose of this voluntary initiative and other initiatives is to right-size headcount in conjunction with the Company’s current plans to reduce its capacity by five percent in 2009, and to help reduce costs. Virtually all of the Company’s Employees hired before March 31, 2008 were eligible to participate in the program. Participants’ last day of work will fall between July 31, 2009 and April 15, 2010, as assigned by the Company based on the operational needs of particular work locations and departments, determined on an individual-by-individual basis. The Company did not have a target for the number of Employees expected to accept the package. Employees electing to participate in Freedom ’09 were required to notify the Company of their election by June 19, 2009. However, Employees had until July 16, 2009 to rescind their election and remain with the Company. Following the deadline to rescind such election, a total of 1,404 Employees have remained as participants in Freedom ‘09, consisting of the following breakdown among workgroups: 439 from Customer Support and Services, 464 from Ground Operations and Provisioning, 113 Flight Attendants, 20 Pilots, 91 from Maintenance, and 277 Managerial and Administrative Employees. In accordance with the accounting guidance in ASC Topic 715 (originally issued as FAS 88, “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits”), the Company accrued total costs of approximately $66 million during third quarter 2009 related to Freedom ’09—all of which are reflected in salaries, wages, and benefits. Of this amount, approximately $32 million was paid out to Employees who left the Company prior to September 30, 2009, and the remaining $34 million will be paid out in subsequent periods. The Company may need to replace some of the positions with newly hired Employees to meet operational demands; however, the Company expects that many of the positions will not be filled based on the Company’s recent capacity reductions. |
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