Restructuring and Other Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2012

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

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 September 29, 2012, all severance and termination benefits have been paid.

The following table presents activity for Cadence’s restructuring plans for the three months ended September 29, 2012:



	Excess Facilities

Balance, June 30, 2012	$	4,512
Restructuring and other charges, net	57
Cash payments	(176		)
Effect of foreign currency translation	99
Balance, September 29, 2012	$	4,492

The following table presents activity for Cadence’s restructuring plans for the nine months ended September 29, 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		)	83			(5		)	49
Cash payments	(17		)	(636		)	—			(653		)
Effect of foreign currency translation	—			69			—			69
Balance, September 29, 2012	$	—		$	4,492		$	—		$	4,492

- 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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