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Restructuring Charges
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Restructuring [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring charges for 2016 were $76.3 million, $76.9 million related to the plan announced in October 2015 described below, offset by a $0.6 million credit related to prior year restructuring actions.
On October 23, 2015, we initiated a plan to restructure our workforce and consolidate select facilities in order to reduce our cost structure to enable us to invest in our identified growth opportunities. The restructuring is expected to result in a charge of up to $80.0 million. In 2016, we recorded restructuring charges of $74.9 million attributable to termination benefits associated with 810 employees. Additionally, we recorded charges of $1.3 million related to the closure of excess facilities. The majority of the remaining charges are associated with excess facilities and are expected to be recorded in the first and second quarters of 2017.
On April 4, 2015, we committed to a plan to restructure our workforce and consolidate select facilities to realign our global workforce to increase investment in our Internet of Things business and to reduce our cost structure through organizational efficiencies in the face of significant foreign currency depreciation relative to the U.S. Dollar and a more cautious outlook on global macroeconomic conditions. In 2015, we recorded restructuring charges of $42.0 million attributable termination benefits associated with 411 employees. Additionally, we recorded charges of $1.4 million related to the closure of excess facilities. The facility charge reflects estimated costs including gross lease commitments of approximately $2.3 million, net of estimated sublease income of $0.9 million. As of September 30, 2015, this restructuring plan was substantially completed.
In September 2014, in support of integrating businesses acquired and the continued evolution of our business model, we committed to a plan to restructure our workforce. As a result, we recorded a restructuring charge of $26.8 million associated with severance and related costs associated with 283 employees. Additionally, in 2014, we recorded restructuring charges of $1.6 million, primarily associated with the completion of the restructuring actions initiated in the fourth quarter of 2013.
The following table summarizes restructuring charges reserve activity for the three years ended September 30, 2016:
 
 
Employee Severance
and Related Benefits
 
Facility Closures
and Other Costs
 
Consolidated Total
 
(in thousands)
Balance, October 1, 2013
$
19,234

 
$
295

 
$
19,529

Charges to operations
27,918

 
488

 
28,406

Cash disbursements
(20,334
)
 
(241
)
 
(20,575
)
Foreign currency impact
(983
)
 
(7
)
 
(990
)
Balance, September 30, 2014
25,835

 
535

 
26,370

Charges to operations
41,997

 
1,412

 
43,409

Cash disbursements
(52,882
)
 
(706
)
 
(53,588
)
Foreign currency impact
(864
)
 
(73
)
 
(937
)
Balance, September 30, 2015
14,086

 
1,168

 
15,254

Charges to operations
74,929

 
1,344

 
76,273

Cash disbursements
(53,966
)
 
(1,053
)
 
(55,019
)
Foreign currency impact
128

 
(28
)
 
100

Balance, September 30, 2016
$
35,177

 
$
1,431

 
$
36,608


The accrual for facility closures and related costs is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the accrual for employee severance and related benefits is included in accrued compensation and benefits in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.