Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Other Expenses and Charges

v3.25.1
Other Expenses and Charges
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Other Expenses [Abstract]  
Other Expenses and Charges
13. OTHER EXPENSES AND CHARGES
Transaction-Related
The Company recognized transaction-related expenses of $1 million and $41 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, primarily related to costs associated with the failed hostile takeover defense. Such amounts primarily consisted of stock-based compensation expense in 2025 and legal and advisory costs in 2024.
Separation-Related
Separation-related costs associated with the Company's spin-off from former Parent were $1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Restructuring
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company approved a restructuring plan focused on enhancing its organizational efficiency. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred $3 million of restructuring expenses, all of which were personnel-related. Such plan resulted in a reduction of 135 employees in 2024 and the charges were primarily in its Hotel Franchising segment. The following table presents activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025:
2025 Activity
Liability as of December 31, 2024 (a)
Cash Payments
Liability as of March 31, 2025 (a)
2024 Plan
Personnel-related $ $ (2) $
Total accrued restructuring $ $ (2) $
_____________________
(a)Reported within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.