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Restructuring
6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2012
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring

Note P – Restructuring

 

The following is a reconciliation of restructuring reserves (in thousands of dollars):

         
Balance at July 31, 2008   $  
Accruals for restructuring during the reporting period     17,755  
Less settlements made during the period     (13,915 )
Balance at July 31, 2009   $ 3,840  
Accruals for restructuring during the reporting period     8,023  
Less settlements made during the period     (7,724 )
Balance at July 31, 2010   $ 4,139  
Accruals for restructuring during the reporting period     759  
Less settlements made during the period     (4,898 )
Balance at July 31, 2011   $  

 

The Company commenced certain restructuring actions in Fiscal 2009 in response to the dramatic downturn in the worldwide economy. The restructuring expenses in the first quarter of Fiscal 2011 include employee severance costs for approximately five employees related to the completion of the Company's planned restructuring activities. Since then, the Company has not incurred and does not expect to incur additional restructuring charges during the remainder of Fiscal 2012.

 

Restructuring expense detail for the three and six months ended January 31, 2012 and 2011 is summarized as follows (in thousands):

                           
    Three Months Ended
January 31,
  Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
    2012   2011   2012   2011  
Cost of sales   $   $   $   $ 20  
Operating expenses                 739  
Total restructuring expenses   $   $   $   $ 759