EQUITY INVESTMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2021

Equity Method Investments [Abstract]

Equity investments

Equity investments consisted of the following as of July 3, 2021 and October 3, 2020:

	As of
(in thousands)	July 3, 2021		October 3, 2020
Non-marketable equity securities	$	6,391	$	6,321
Equity method investments	—		1,214
Total equity investments	$	6,391	$	7,535

On March 5, 2021, the Company executed an agreement to sell its interest in an equity method investment. A gain of $1.0 million was recognized in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations.