Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2012

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

9. Commitments and Contingencies:

Government Investigation

As previously reported by the Company, including in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2011 (the “2011 Form 10-K”), in January 2011, the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota (“USAO”) began an investigation into the Company’s past disclosures on the U.S. Government’s Online Representations and Certifications Application (“ORCA Certification”) and later expanded the scope of inquiry to include the Company’s government contracting compliance policies and general compliance record and practices in areas including export controls and government contracts. On August 30, 2012, the Company reached an agreement with the USAO and obtained the approval of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), settling, for $7.8 million, the DOC and USAO’s investigation described above. The agreement concluded the DOC and USAO investigation.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company began negotiations for settlement of the matter. On August 30, 2012, the Company reached an agreement with the USAO and obtained the approval of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), settling, for $7.8 million, the DOC and USAO’s investigation described above. The agreement concluded the DOC and USAO investigation.

Other Investigative Matters

As previously reported, the Company investigated certain gift, travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred in connection with some of the Company’s operations in the Asia Pacific region. The investigation focused on possible violations of Company policy, corresponding internal control issues and possible violations of applicable law, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Substantial investigative work has been completed and the Company has taken remedial actions, including changes to internal control procedures and removing certain persons formerly employed in its Korea office. The Company voluntarily disclosed this matter to the DOJ and the SEC. Additionally, the Company disclosed this matter to the U.S. Air Force pursuant to its Administrative Agreement. The Company cannot predict the outcome of this matter at this time or whether it will have a material adverse impact on its business prospects, financial condition, operating results or cash flows.

Litigation

During the fiscal year ended October 2, 2010, the Company settled a legal claim for patent infringement of $7.5 million. Of the total settlement amount,  $6.3 million was expensed during the fiscal year ended October 2, 2010.

The Company is subject to various claims, legal actions, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes the final resolution of legal matters outstanding as of September 29, 2012 will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the Company. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred.

Leases

Total lease expense was $5.3 million, $5.3 million, and $5.3 million for fiscal years 2012, 2011,  and 2010, respectively. The Company has operating lease commitments for equipment, land, and facilities that expire on various dates through 2056. Minimum annual rental commitments for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:

Year		Payments
	(expressed in
	thousands)
2013	$	4,581
2014		2,757
2015		1,706
2016		932
2017		465
Thereafter		1,104
	$	11,545