Restructuring and Asset Related Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET RELATED CHARGES - NET

2022 Restructuring Actions

In connection with the company’s shift to a global business unit model, the company assessed its business priorities and operational structure to maximize the customer experience and deliver on growth and earnings potential. As a result of this assessment, the company has committed to restructuring actions that, combined with the impact of the company’s separate announcement to withdraw from Russia (“Russia Exit”) (collectively the “2022 Restructuring Actions”), is expected to result in total net pre-tax restructuring and other charges of $350 million to $420 million comprised of $105 million to $120 million of severance and related benefit costs, $125 million to $150 million of asset related charges, $65 million to $80 million of costs related to contract terminations (including early lease terminations) and $55 million to $70 million of other charges.

Cash payments related to these charges are anticipated to be $180 million to $210 million, of which approximately $90 million has been paid through December 31, 2022, and primarily relate to the payment of severance and related benefits, contract terminations and other charges. The restructuring actions associated with these charges are expected to be substantially complete in 2023.

The total net pre-tax restructuring and other charges included $48 million associated with the Russia Exit for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Russia Exit net pre-tax restructuring charges consisted of $6 million of severance and related benefit costs, $6 million of asset related charges, and $26 million of costs related to contract terminations (including early lease terminations). Other pre-tax charges associated with the Russia Exit were recorded to cost of goods sold and other income (expense) – net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, relating to inventory write-offs of $2 million and settlement costs of $8 million, respectively. Additional pre-tax charges up to $20 million associated with the Russia Exit are possible, primarily associated with the collectibility of government receivables. The company also recorded a pre-tax benefit of $3 million relating to the sale of seeds already under production in Russia when the decision to exit the country was made and that the company was contractually required to purchase, which consisted of $8 million of net sales and $5 million of cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statement of Operations (“Russian Seed Sale”).

The charges related to the 2022 Restructuring Actions related to the segments, as well as corporate expenses, for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:


(In millions)	For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Seed	$	120
Crop Protection	41
Corporate expenses	111
Total1	$	272

1.This amount excludes the pre-tax charges impacting the Seed segment recorded to cost of goods sold and other income (expense) - net in the company's Consolidated Statement of Operations, relating to inventory write-offs of $33 million, and a gain on sale of a business of $15 million, settlement costs associated with the Russia Exit, and charges associated with the exit of a non-strategic asset of $5 million, respectively. This amount also excludes the Russian Seed Sale, which impacted the Seed segment.

The following table is a summary of charges incurred related to 2022 Restructuring Actions for the year ended December 31, 2022:


(In millions)	For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Severance and related benefit costs	$	111
Asset related charges	104
Contract termination charges1	57
Total restructuring and asset related charges - net2	$	272

1.Contract terminations includes early lease terminations.

2.This amount excludes the pre-tax charges impacting the Seed segment recorded to cost of goods sold and other income (expense) - net in the company's Consolidated Statement of Operations, relating to inventory write-offs of $33 million, and a gain on sale of a business of $15 million, settlement costs associated with the Russia Exit, and charges associated with the exit of a non-strategic asset of $5 million, respectively. This amount also excludes the Russian Seed Sale, which impacted the Seed segment.

A reconciliation of the December 31, 2021 to the December 31, 2022 liability balances related to the 2022 Restructuring Actions is summarized below:


(In millions)	Severance and Related Benefit Costs		Asset Related		Contract Termination1		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Charges to income from continuing operations	111		104		57		272
Payments	(40)		—		(45)		(85)
Asset write-offs	—		(104)		—		(104)
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	71	$	—	$	12	$	83

1.The liability for contract terminations includes lease obligations. The cash impact of these obligations will be substantially complete in 2023.

2021 Restructuring Actions

During the first quarter of 2021, Corteva approved restructuring actions designed to right-size and optimize its footprint and organizational structure according to the business needs in each region with the focus on driving continued cost improvement and productivity. Through the year ended December 31, 2022, the company recorded net pre-tax restructuring charges of $160 million inception-to-date under the 2021 Restructuring Actions, consisting of $69 million of severance and related benefit costs, $45 million of asset related charges, $6 million of asset retirement obligations and $40 million of costs related to contract terminations (including early lease terminations). The company does not anticipate any additional material charges from the 2021 Restructuring Actions as actions associated with this charge were substantially complete by the end of 2021.

The charges related to the 2021 Restructuring Actions related to the segments, as well as corporate expenses, for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:


	For the Year Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2022		2021
Seed	$	(1)	$	31
Crop Protection	(1)		55
Corporate expenses	(5)		81
Total	$	(7)	$	167

The following table is a summary of charges incurred related to 2021 Restructuring Actions for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:


	For the Year Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2022		2021
Severance and related benefit costs	$	(5)	$	74
Asset related charges	—		51
Contract termination charges	(2)		42
Total restructuring and asset related charges - net	$	(7)	$	167

A reconciliation of the December 31, 2021 to the December 31, 2022 liability balances related to the 2021 Restructuring Actions is summarized below:


(In millions)	Severance and Related Benefit Costs		Asset Related		Contract Termination		Total
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	52	$	—	$	12	$	64
Charges to income from continuing operations	(5)		—		(2)		(7)
Payments	(37)		—		(10)		(47)
Asset write-offs	—		—		—		—
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	10	$	—	$	—	$	10

Execute to Win Productivity Program

During the first quarter of 2020, Corteva approved restructuring actions designed to improve productivity through optimizing certain operational and organizational structures primarily related to the Execute to Win Productivity Program. The company recorded net pre-tax restructuring charges of $173 million inception-to-date under the Execute to Win Productivity Program, consisting of $120 million of asset related charges and $53 million of severance and related benefit costs. Actions associated with the Execute to Win Productivity Program were substantially complete by the end of 2020.

The Execute to Win Productivity Program charges related to the segments, as well as corporate expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, were as follows:


	For the Year Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2022		2021		2020
Seed	$	—	$	—	$	15
Crop Protection	(4)		11		98
Corporate expenses	(8)		(2)		63
Total	$	(12)	$	9	$	176

The following table is a summary of charges incurred related to the Execute to Win Productivity Program for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:


	For the Year Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2022		2021		2020
Severance and related benefit costs - net	$	(8)	$	(2)	$	63
Asset related charges	(4)		11		113
Total restructuring and asset related charges - net	$	(12)	$	9	$	176

Other Asset Related Charges

For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 the company recognized $109 million, $125 million, and $159 million respectively, in restructuring and asset related charges - net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, from non-cash accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense related to Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® herbicide tolerance traits.