Compensation Plans (Details 2) (Deferred cash awards ("DCAs"))	6 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2013
Minimum
Deferred cash awards ("DCAs")
Vesting period	3 years
Maximum
Deferred cash awards ("DCAs")
Vesting period	4 years

Represents the vesting period which is based solely on a service condition and is contingent upon the employee's continued employment and service rendered, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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