Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

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 six months ended June 30, 2018:

	Severance and Benefits			Excess Facilities			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance, December 30, 2017	$	13,535		$	249		$	13,784
Restructuring and other charges (credits)	(2,857		)	419			(2,438		)
Cash payments	(9,040		)	(206		)	(9,246		)
Effect of foreign currency translation	(40		)	(18		)	(58		)
Balance, June 30, 2018	$	1,598		$	444		$	2,042

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Balance Sheet Classification [Table Text Block]

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

	As of
	June 30, 2018
	(In thousands)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	1,783
Other long-term liabilities	259
Total liabilities	$	2,042