Restructuring

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2019

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring

Restructuring

Restructuring charges recorded in our statements of operations represent costs associated with separate individual restructuring plans implemented in various fiscal periods. Costs arising from these actions, including fluctuations in related balances between fiscal periods, are based on the nature of activities under the various plans.

Fiscal 2017 Restructuring Plan.    In September 2017, we implemented a plan to reduce certain activities in order to reallocate those resources towards higher priority investment areas. As a result, we recorded $12.9 million in restructuring costs during fiscal 2017, representing severance and other related benefits offered to approximately 80 employees that were affected by this action. The table presented below summarizes changes in restructuring accruals under this plan (in thousands):

	Severance and associated costs
Balance at September 28, 2018	$	124
Restructuring charges	—
Cash payments	(98		)
Non-cash and other adjustments	63
Balance at March 29, 2019	$	89

Accruals for restructuring charges are included within accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets while restructuring charges/(credits) are included within restructuring charges/(credits) in our consolidated statements of operations.