Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2012

8.	Restructuring Charges

During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company reversed the balance of a reserve for the consolidation of its Chelmsford, Massachusetts facility totaling $0.2 million. The adjustment relates to a change in the previously estimated restructuring liability resulting from an amendment to extend the term of the facility lease and was recorded to operating expenses.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company integrated and realigned its operations group with other functional areas to enhance operational efficiency and realize the benefits of identified synergies within the respective groups. The realignment resulted in the elimination of four positions. The Company recorded a restructuring charge of $0.3 million which was charged to cost of product revenue. This charge relates to employee separation packages including severance pay, benefits continuation and outplacement costs.

There can be no assurance that further restructuring actions may not be required in the future.

As of January 28, 2012, the Company had completed its cash restructuring payments. A roll-forward of the restructuring accrual is summarized below (in thousands):


	Accrual Balance at July 31, 2011		Adjustments			Payments		Accrual Balance at January 28, 2012

Workforce reduction	$	67	$	—		$	67	$	—
Facility consolidations		227		(227	)		—		—

Total	$	294	$	(227	)	$	67	$	—

- 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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