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7. RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND PLANT CLOSING COSTSÌý

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As ofÌý March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accrued restructuring costs by type of cost consisted of the following (dollars in millions):

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Details with respect to our reserves for restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs by segment are provided below (dollars in millions):

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Details with respect to cash and noncash restructuring charges from continuing operations for theÌýthree months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are provided below (dollars in millions):

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Restructuring Activities

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Beginning in the first quarter of 2024, our Advanced Materials segment implemented a restructuring program to optimize the segment’s manufacturing processes and cost structure in the U.S. to better align with future market opportunities. In connection with this restructuring program, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $8Ìýmillion inÌýtheÌýthree months ended March 31, 2024, primarily related to workforce reductions and accelerated depreciation. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $11Ìýmillion through 2025, primarily related to accelerated depreciation.

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Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, we implemented a restructuring program to further realign our cost structure with additional restructuring in Europe. This program is associated with all of our segments and includes exiting and consolidating certain facilities, workforce relocation to lower cost locations and further personnel rationalization. In connection with this restructuring program,Ìýwe recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $2Ìýmillion for the three months ended March 31, 2024,Ìýprimarily related to site closures.ÌýDuring the first quarter of 2023, we evaluated the then current developments of this program and related anticipated cash costs, and we recorded a net restructuring credit of approximately $8Ìýmillion for the three months ended March 31, 2023,Ìýprimarily to adjust restructuring reserves that were no longer required for certain workforce reductions.ÌýWe expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $3Ìýmillion through the first half of 2025.

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Beginning in the first quarter of 2021, our Corporate function implemented aÌýrestructuring program to optimize our global approach to leveraging shared services capabilities. During the second quarter of 2022, this program was further expanded to include additional geographies. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately nil.ÌýDuring the first quarter of 2023, we evaluated the then current developments of this program and related anticipated cash costs, and we recorded a net restructuring credit of approximately $5Ìýmillion for theÌýthreeÌýmonths endedÌý March 31, 2023, primarily to adjust restructuring reserves that were no longer required for certain workforce reductions. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $1Ìýmillion through 2024.

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Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, our Advanced Materials segment implemented restructuring programs in connection with our 2020 acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties,Ìýthe alignment of the segment’s commercial organization and optimization of the segment’s manufacturing processes. In connection with these restructuring programs, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately nil and $2ÌýmillionÌýinÌýtheÌýthree months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to a site closure and accelerated depreciation. We expect to record further restructuring expenses of approximately $1Ìýmillion through the first half of 2024.

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Beginning in the third quarter of 2020, our Polyurethanes segment implemented a restructuring program to optimize its downstream footprint. During the second quarter of 2022, this optimization program was further expanded to include the entire Polyurethanes business. In connection with this restructuring program, we recorded net restructuring expense of approximately $2Ìýmillion inÌýtheÌýthreeÌýmonths endedÌý March 31, 2023, primarily related to workforce reductions.Ìý