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Restructuring

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

13. RESTRUCTURING

In December 2011, the Company restructured its operations by reducing its workforce by 35 employees, or 28%. Restructuring charges totaling $1,145,000 were recorded in 2011 and included severance and related costs. The charge included $548,000 to research and development expense and $597,000 to general and administrative expense. The restructuring was completed by January 31, 2012 and all severance costs are expected to be paid by July 31, 2012.

Changes in the liability and the balance at year end related to the December 2011 restructuring plan are as follows:


	Year ending December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Balance at January 1	$	—
Restructuring charge for severance		1,145
Severance payments		(317	)

Balance at December 31	$	828

- 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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