Reorganization Costs

12 Months Ended

Jan. 29, 2012

Note 16. Reorganization Costs

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company initiated a reorganization plan which resulted in a consolidation of research and development activities and a reduction of its workforce. The following table summarizes the reorganization charges incurred and liability balance included in "Accrued liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 29, 2012. Charges below were included in "Selling, general and administrative" on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.


(in thousands)	Balance at January 30, 2011		Reorganization charges		Cash Payments / Other		Balance at January 29, 2012
Severance and related costs	$	—		1,981		1,965	$	16

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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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