CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income	$ (113,363)	$ 130,460
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	207
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Microchip Technology	(113,363)	130,667
Unrealized holding losses, net of tax effect	(1,325)	(2,012)
Reclassification of realized transactions, net of tax effect	82	(13,959)
Actuarial losses related to defined benefit pension plans, net of tax benefit of $3,003	(6,805)	0
Change in net foreign currency translation adjustment	(3,023)	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes attributable to Microchip Technology	(11,071)	(15,971)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(124,434)	114,489
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	207
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Microchip Technology	$ (124,434)	$ 114,696