Note 18 - Restructuring Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

During 2009, we announced a net reduction of approximately 120 positions. We incurred restructuring-related charges of approximately $10.0 million in 2009. The charges were comprised of employee severance costs of approximately $7.6 million, charges related to the termination of certain external sales representatives of approximately $2.3 million and operating lease impairment charges of approximately $0.1 million.

The restructuring charges for 2009 are included in our consolidated statements of income as follows:



(In thousands)
Cost of sales	$	137
Research and development expense	4,104
Selling, general, and administrative expense	5,728
	$	9,969

No significant restructuring activities were initiated in 2011 or 2010.

- 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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