Note 6 Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2011

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation and other contingencies. From time to time, the Company is a party to litigation, claims and other contingencies, including environmental and employee matters and examinations and investigations by governmental agencies, which arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company records a contingent liability when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of loss is reasonably estimable in accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies or other applicable accounting standards. As of July 2, 2011 and October 2, 2010, the Company had reserves of $20.0 million and $22.3 million, respectively, for these matters, which the Company believes are adequate. Such reserves are included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Warranty Reserve.  The following table presents information with respect to the warranty reserve, which is included in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

	As of
	July 2, 2011			July 3, 2010
	(In thousands)
Beginning balance — end of prior year	$	17,752		$	15,716
Additions to accrual	7,401			12,734
Utilization of accrual	(8,652		)	(8,994		)
Ending balance — current quarter	$	16,501		$	19,456

Operating Leases. The Company leases certain of its land, facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2040. The Company is responsible for utilities, maintenance, insurance and property taxes under these leases. Future minimum lease payments, net of sublease income, under operating leases are as follows:

	(In thousands)
Current	$	25,231
Year 2	18,352
Year 3	11,502
Year 4	8,099
Year 5	7,734
Thereafter	36,741
Total	$	107,659