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Restructuring Costs
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs reflect the cost reduction programs implemented by the Company. Restructuring costs are expensed during the period in which the Company determines it will incur those costs and all requirements for accrual are met. Because these costs are recorded based upon estimates, actual expenditures for the restructuring activities may differ from the initially recorded costs. If the initial estimates are too low or too high, the Company could be required to either record additional expense in future periods or to reverse part of the previously recorded charges.
The Company recorded restructuring costs of $0.3 million, $2.0 million, and $2.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively. Restructuring costs were comprised primarily of employee termination costs, including severance and statutory retirement allowances, and were incurred in connection with various cost reduction programs.
The following table summarizes the activity to date related to these programs. The accrued restructuring liability balance as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
Balance at beginning of year
$
254

 
$
1,333

 
$
2,827

Restructuring charges
289

 
2,044

 
2,666

Cash payments
(384
)
 
(3,122
)
 
(4,152
)
Foreign currency translation

 
(1
)
 
(8
)
Balance at end of year
159

 
254

 
1,333