Reorganization Costs

12 Months Ended

Jan. 27, 2013

During fiscal year 2013, reorganization costs mainly represent the severance costs associated with the integration of the acquired Gennum business with the Company’s pre-existing business and the consolidation of certain operations of the combined Company.

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.

There was no reorganization cost in fiscal year 2011.

The following table summarizes the reorganization charges incurred and liability balance included in “Accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet as of January 30, 2011, January 29, 2012 and January 27, 2013. The reorganization charges below were included in “Selling, general and administrative” on the consolidated statements of income for the respective periods.



(in thousands)	Severance and related costs
Balance at January 30, 2011	$	—
Reorganization charges	1,981
Cash payments	(1,965		)
Balance at January 29, 2012	16
Reorganization charges	13,387
Cash payments	(12,073		)
Balance at January 27, 2013	$	1,330

- 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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