teleflex incorporated notes to consolidated financial statements 2014 ( continued ) in june 2014 , the company initiated programs to consolidate locations in australia and terminate certain european distributor agreements in an effort to reduce costs . as a result of these actions , the company incurred aggregate restructuring charges of $ 3.6 million as of december 31 , 2015 . these programs include costs related to termination benefits , contract termination costs and other exit costs