Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 27, 2014

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

13. Commitments and Contingencies:

Government Investigation

As previously reported by the Company with disclosures starting in March 2012, the Company investigated certain gift, travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred in connection with some of the Company operations in the Asia Pacific region.  This 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 was completed on this matter and the Company took remedial actions, including changes to internal control procedures and removing certain persons formerly employed in the Company’s Korea office. The Company voluntarily disclosed this matter to the Department of Justice and the SEC (the “Agencies”). The Company presented the results of the Company’s investigation and the Company’s corrective actions to representatives of the Agencies on January 16, 2013. The Company now investigating certain business practices in China. This investigation has a similar focus to the prior investigation as described above. The Company has updated the Agencies regarding this investigation and the Company has taken certain initial remedial actions, including changes to internal control procedures and removing certain persons formerly employed by the Company in the China business. The Company is in regular communication with the Agencies regarding these investigations. The Company cannot predict the outcome of the matters described in this paragraph at this time or whether these matters will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business prospects, financial condition, operating results or cash flows.

Litigation

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 27, 2014 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 $5.7 million, $5.6 million, and $5.3 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, 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)
2015	$	4,208
2016		2,590
2017		1,663
2018		748
2019		358
Thereafter		907
	$	10,474