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Stock-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Stock-Based Compensation  
Stock-Based Compensation

NOTE 7 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company recognized $2.7 million and $8.2 million of compensation expense associated with stock-based awards for the three and nine months ended July 2, 2011, respectively, and $2.4 million and $7.1 million for the three and nine months ended July 3, 2010, respectively.

 

The Company continues to use the Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the fair value of stock options and stock-settled SARs.  The Company uses the fair value at the date of grant to value restricted stock units and unrestricted stock awards.   The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the stock-based awards' vesting period.