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Restructuring Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
2015 Restructuring Plan
During the first quarter of 2015, we performed a comprehensive review of our processes, businesses and systems in a company-wide effort to improve performance, cut costs, and reduce spending. This restructuring plan was completed in the second quarter of 2016.
The following table presents a summary of restructuring plan charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
Year Ended
 
December 31, 2016
 
(in millions)
Severance and other termination benefits
$
22

Facilities-related
1

Asset impairments
8

Other
10

Total restructuring charges
$
41


For the year ended December 31, 2016, we recognized restructuring charges totaling $41 million, including severance costs of $22 million related to workforce reductions of 201 positions across our organization, $8 million for asset impairments, primarily related to fixed assets and capitalized software that were retired and $10 million of other charges.
Restructuring Reserve
Severance
As of December 31, 2016, an accrued severance balance of $17 million was included in other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and was paid during 2017.