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Restructuring and Other Charges

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Restructuring and Other Charges [Abstract]

NOTE 5. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

Cadence has initiated various restructuring plans in the past in an effort to operate more efficiently. These restructuring plans were primarily comprised of severance and termination costs related to headcount reductions and facility-related lease loss charges. As of March 31, 2012, all severance and termination benefits have been paid.

The following table presents activity for Cadence’s restructuring plans for the three months ended March 31, 2012:


	Severance and Benefits			Excess Facilities			Other		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	46		$	4,976		$	5	$	5,027
Restructuring and other charges (credits), net		(29	)		(22	)		—		(51	)
Cash payments		(17	)		(305	)		—		(322	)
Effect of foreign currency translation		—			143			—		143

Balance, March 31, 2012	$	—		$	4,792		$	5	$	4,797

- 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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