Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Sep. 28, 2018

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

NOTE 4:  Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill by segment for fiscal 2018 and 2017:

In Thousands	Avionics &			Sensors &			Advanced
	Controls			Systems			Materials			Total
Balance, September 30, 2016	$	442,794		$	385,567		$	196,306		$	1,024,667
Foreign currency translation adjustment		13,224			14,266			1,416			28,906
Balance, September 29, 2017		456,018			399,833			197,722			1,053,573
Sale of business		-			-			(7,022	)		(7,022	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(8,491	)		(6,159	)		(1,234	)		(15,884	)
Balance, September 28, 2018	$	447,527		$	393,674		$	189,466		$	1,030,667