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Restructuring
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring
RESTRUCTURING

November 2014 Restructuring Plan

On November 14, 2014, the Company announced a reorganization plan aimed towards realigning resources consistently with SunPower's global strategy and improving its overall operating efficiency and cost structure. In connection with this plan, which is expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2015, SunPower expects approximately 95 to 115 employees to be affected, primarily in Europe, representing approximately 1% to 2% of SunPower's global workforce. SunPower expects to incur restructuring charges totaling approximately $17 million to $25 million, principally composed of severance benefits, lease and related termination costs, and other associated costs. SunPower expects more than 90% of total charges to be cash. The actual timing and costs of the plan may differ from SunPower’s current expectations and estimates due to a number of factors, including uncertainties related to required consultations with employee representatives as well as other local labor law requirements and mandatory processes in the relevant jurisdictions.

Legacy Restructuring Plans

During fiscal 2012 and 2011, the Company implemented approved restructuring plans, related to all segments, to align with changes in the global solar market which included the consolidation of the Company's Philippine manufacturing operations as well as actions to accelerate operating cost reduction and improve overall operating efficiency. These restructuring activities were substantially complete as of March 29, 2015, however, the Company expects to continue to incur costs as it finalizes previous estimates and actions in connection with these plans, primarily due to other costs, such as legal services.

The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recognized in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Cumulative To Date
(In thousands)
 
March 29, 2015
 
March 30, 2014
 
November 2014 Plan:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash impairment charges
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
719

Severance and benefits
 
2,063

 
—

 
14,243

Other costs1
 
1,724

 
—

 
1,937

 
 
3,787

 
—

 
16,899

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Legacy Restructuring Plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash impairment charges
 
—

 
—

 
60,596

Severance and benefits
 
(132
)
 
(531
)
 
46,577

Lease and related termination costs
 
—

 
(402
)
 
5,774

Other costs1
 
(74
)
 
472

 
10,786

 
 
(206
)
 
(461
)
 
123,733

Total restructuring charges
 
$
3,581

 
$
(461
)
 
$
140,632

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table summarizes the restructuring reserve activity during the fiscal year ended March 29, 2015:
 
 
Three Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
December 28, 2014
 
Charges (Benefits)
 
Payments
 
March 29, 2015
November 2014 Plan:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance and benefits
 
$
12,075

 
$
2,063

 
$
(6,745
)
 
$
7,393

Other costs1
 
145

 
1,724

 
(852
)
 
1,017

 
 
12,220

 
3,787

 
(7,597
)
 
8,410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Legacy Restructuring Plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance and benefits
 
421

 
(132
)
 
(144
)
 
145

Lease and related termination costs
 
390

 
—

 
(80
)
 
310

Other costs1
 
446

 
(74
)
 
(107
)
 
265

 
 
1,257

 
(206
)
 
(331
)
 
720

Total restructuring liability
 
$
13,477

 
$
3,581

 
$
(7,928
)
 
$
9,130

1 
Other costs primarily represent associated legal services.