Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring reserve rollforward by major type of cost

The following table presents activity relating to Cadence’s restructuring plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

	Severance and Benefits			Excess Facilities			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2016	$	24,402		$	58		$	24,460
Restructuring and other charges (credits):
2016 Restructuring Plans	(2,905		)	79			(2,826		)
Prior restructuring plans	2			52			54
Cash payments	(18,111		)	(162		)	(18,273		)
Effect of foreign currency translation	242			(3		)	239
Balance, September 30, 2017	$	3,630		$	24		$	3,654

Schedule of restructuring reserve by balance sheet classification

The remaining liability for Cadence’s restructuring plans is recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2017
	(In thousands)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	3,457
Other long-term liabilities	197
Total liabilities	$	3,654