Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

In the first six months of 2014, we recorded restructuring charges of $1.1 million, primarily associated with the completion of the restructuring actions initiated in the fourth quarter of 2013.

In the first six months of 2013, as part of our strategy to reduce costs and enhance long term profitability, we restructured our business and recorded restructuring charges of $31.4 million. The restructuring charges included $29.9 million for severance and related costs associated with 288 employees notified of termination during the first six months of 2013 and $1.5 million of charges related to excess facilities.

The following table summarizes restructuring accrual activity for the six months ended March 29, 2014:



	Employee Severance and Related Benefits			Facility Closures and Related Costs			Total
	(in thousands)
October 1, 2013	$	19,233		$	296		$	19,529
Charges to operations	1,098			(31		)	1,067
Cash disbursements	(17,249		)	(138		)	(17,387		)
Foreign exchange impact	49			1			50
Accrual, March 29, 2014	$	3,131		$	128		$	3,259

The accrual for facility closures and related costs is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet, and the accrual for employee severance and related benefits is included in accrued compensation and benefits in the consolidated balance sheet.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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