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Restructuring Charges
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
During the past few years, we initiated cost reduction measures. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we have incurred $12.8 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of restructuring expenses which primarily comprise employee related costs. Liabilities related to restructuring activities are included in accrued and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
A roll-forward of the Company’s accrual for restructuring activities for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
 
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
 
$
12,211

Restructuring charges
 
6,235

Cash payments / utilization
 
(8,376
)
Impact of foreign currency
 
(539
)
Balance at December 31, 2016
 
$
9,531

Restructuring charges
 
12,772

Cash payments / utilization
 
(12,663
)
Impact of foreign currency
 
980

Balance at December 31, 2017
 
$
10,620