2.2.0.7 false Contingencies 0212 - Disclosure - Contingencies true false false false 1 USD false false USD Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 USDEPS Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 Shares Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares xbrli 0 $ 2 Contingencies [Abstract] 0 molx_ContingenciesAbstract molx false na duration Contingencies false false false false false true false false false false false false 1 false false false false 0 0 false false false xbrli:stringItemType string Contingencies false 3 Contingencies 1 us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock us-gaap true na duration No definition available. false false false false false false false false false false false verboselabel false 1 false false false false 0 0   <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif"> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt"><b>12. Contingencies</b> </div> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">     We are currently a party to various legal proceedings, claims and investigations including those disclosed in this note. While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially adversely impact our financial position, cash flows, or overall trends in operations, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or other events could occur. If unfavorable final outcomes were to occur, then there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact. </div> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt"><i>Employment and Benefits Litigation</i> </div> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">     In 2009, a French subsidiary of Molex, Molex Automotive SARL, decided to close a facility it operated in Villemur-sur-Tarn, France. Molex Automotive SARL submitted a social plan to Molex Automotive SARL’s labor representatives providing for payments to terminated employees. This social plan was adopted by Molex Automotive SARL on September 15, 2009. On September 24, 2010, 188 former employees of Molex Automotive SARL filed suit against Molex Automotive SARL in the Toulouse Labor Court, requesting additional compensation on the basis that their dismissal was not economically justified. The total amount sought by the 188 employees is approximately €25 million ($34.9 million). Molex has initiated liquidation of Molex Automotive SARL, and is assessing the impact of this action on the pending lawsuits. </div> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 12pt"><i>Molex Japan Co., Ltd.</i> </div> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">     As we previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. in April 2010. We learned that an individual working in Molex Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders, that included in at least one instance the attempted unauthorized pledge of Molex Japan facilities as security, in Molex Japan’s name that were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also learned that the individual misappropriated funds from Molex Japan’s accounts to cover losses from unauthorized trading. The individual admitted to forging documentation in arranging and concealing the transactions. We retained outside legal counsel, and they retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter. The investigation has been completed. </div> <div align="left" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-top: 6pt">     On August 31, 2010, Mizuho Bank, which holds the unauthorized loans, filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court requesting the court to find Molex Japan liable for the payment of the outstanding unauthorized loans and to enter a judgment for such payment. Mizuho is claiming payment of outstanding principal borrowings of ¥3 billion ($35.7 million), ¥5 billion ($59.6 million), ¥5 billion ($59.6 million) and ¥2 billion ($23.8 million), other loan-related expenses of approximately ¥106 million ($1.3 million) and interest and delay damages of approximately ¥832 million yen ($9.9 million) as of September 30, 2010. On October 13, 2010, Molex Japan filed a written answer requesting the court to dismiss the complaint. We intend to vigorously contest the enforceability of the outstanding unauthorized loans and any attempt by the lender to obtain payment. See Note 2 of the “Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for accounting treatment of the accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan. </div> </div>  <!-- Begin Block Tagged Note false false false us-types:textBlockItemType textblock Includes disclosure of commitments and contingencies. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables. 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