The loss on classification as discontinued operations relating to the remaining entities was measured at the lower of carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell and is included in the valuation allowance in the balance sheet as shown below. Completion of the sale of the remaining international operations may be for amounts different from the current estimates and will be evaluated each reporting period until the dispositions are complete.
In accordance with the Company's annual goodwill impairment test $15 million of goodwill in the Australia/New Zealand reporting unit was considered impaired in the third quarter of 20X2 based on a decrease in the long‐term projected cash flows and related estimated terminal value of that business.
Restructuring charges incurred by the International Division that previously had been presented as part of Corporate costs have been included in the measurement and presentation of discontinued operations in all periods presented.
The SPA contains customary warranties of the Company and the Purchaser, with the Company's warranties limited to an aggregate of EURO 10 million. The Company will provide various transition and product sourcing services to the Purchaser for a period of 6 to 24 months under a separate agreement after the closing. Also, as part of the disposition, the Company retained responsibility for the frozen defined benefits pension plan in the United Kingdom.
As part of the European Home Décor Business sale transaction, the Purchaser shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless in connection with any guarantees in place as of September 23, 20X2 and given by Company in respect of the liabilities or obligations of the European Home Décor Business. Further, if the Purchaser wishes to terminate any such guarantee or cease to comply with any underlying obligation that is subject to such a guarantee, the Purchaser shall obtain an unconditional and irrevocable release of the guarantee. However, the Company is contingently liable in the event of a breach by the Purchaser of any such obligation. The Company does not believe it is probable it would be required to perform under any of these guarantees or such underlying obligations.
The major components of discontinued operations, net of tax presented in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 20X2 and December 26, 20X1 include the following.
(In millions) | 20X2 | 20X1 |
Sales | $2,564 | $2,758 |
Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs | 2,019 | 2,119 |
Operating expenses | 573 | 617 |
Asset impairments | 90 | — |
Restructuring charges | 11 | 90 |
Interest income | 1 | 2 |
Interest expense | (5) | (2) |
Other income (expense), net | (2) | — |
Loss on sale or held for sale classification | (223) | — |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (208) | 16 |
Discontinued operations, net of tax | $(150) | $(84) |
Disposition of the European Home Décor Business on December 31, 20X2 resulted in a pretax loss on sale of $108 million and is included in the table above. The tax benefit associated with discontinued operations differs from the statutory rate due to the mix of earnings and loss in the various jurisdictions, the impact of various permanent items and other factors.
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations presented in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 20X2, and December 26, 20X1 are included in the following table. Because the sale of the European Home Décor Business was completed before year‐end 20X2, the assets and liabilities of that business are not included as of December 31, 20X2.
(In millions) | 20X2 | 20X1 | ||
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 44 | $ 209 | ||
Receivables, net | 88 | 420 | ||
Inventories | 82 | 292 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4 | 35 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 31 | — | ||
Other assets | 6 | — | ||
Valuation allowance | (113) | — | ||
Current assets of discontinued operations | $ 142 | $ 956 | ||
Property and equipment, net |
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