Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Restructuring

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Restructuring
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring
Restructuring
In light of the 2016 divestiture of our Contemporary Brands coalition and the ongoing strategic review of our Licensed Sports Group business, the Company reassessed how to best optimize and leverage VF’s strengths to create a more efficient and agile organization. In the fourth quarter of 2016, VF leadership approved restructuring charges related to cost alignment initiatives that are expected to improve profitability in 2017 and beyond. The Company does not expect to recognize additional costs relating to these actions, and expects substantially all of the restructuring activities to be completed by the end of 2017. Of the $58.1 million of restructuring charges recognized in 2016, $34.8 million are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses and $23.3 million in cost of goods sold.
The components of the restructuring charges in 2016 are as follows:
 
2016 Charges
 
In thousands
Severance and employee-related benefits
$
53,387

Asset impairments
3,394

Other
1,310

Total restructuring charges
$
58,091



Restructuring costs by business segment are as follows:
 
2016 Charges
 
In thousands
Outdoor & Action Sports
$
17,401

Jeanswear
20,357

Imagewear
1,308

Sportswear
2,921

Other
1,277

Corporate
14,827

Total
$
58,091


The activity in the restructuring accrual for December 2016 is as follows:
 
Severance
 
Other
 
Total
 
In thousands
Amounts recorded in accrued liabilities at December 2015
$

 
$

 
$

Charges
53,387

 
1,310

 
54,697

Cash payments
667

 
432

 
1,099

Amounts recorded in accrued liabilities at December 2016
$
52,720

 
$
878

 
$
53,598