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Rationalization Charges
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Rationalization Charges
Rationalization Charges

We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Rationalization charges by business segment for the three months ended March 31 were as follows:
 
2019
 
2018
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Metal containers
$
222

 
$
482

Closures
5,660

 
39

Plastic containers
201

 
182

 
$
6,083

 
$
703

Rationalization charges in 2019 for the closures business were primarily related to the announced shutdown of the Torello, Spain metal closures manufacturing facility.
 
Activity in reserves for our rationalization plans for the three months ended March 31 was as follows:
 
 
Employee
Severance
and Benefits
 
Plant
Exit
Costs
 
Non-Cash
Asset
Write-Down
 
Total
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018
 
$
130

 
$
1,482

 
$

 
$
1,612

Charged to expense
 
3,152

 
205

 
2,726

 
6,083

Utilized and currency translation
 
(392
)
 
(379
)
 
(2,726
)
 
(3,497
)
Balance at March 31, 2019
 
$
2,890

 
$
1,308

 
$

 
$
4,198


Rationalization reserves as of March 31, 2019 were recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as accrued liabilities of $3.5 million and other liabilities of $0.7 million. Remaining expenses for our rationalization plans of $4.1 million are expected primarily in 2019. Remaining cash expenditures for our rationalization plans of $8.3 million are expected through 2023.