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Restructuring

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2012

In 2009, we initiated restructuring plans to better align our cost structure with lower sales activity associated with the global recession. The restructuring actions taken are complete and have resulted in workforce reductions, primarily in the U.S., the Philippines and Europe.

Restructuring expense by segment is as follows:



	2012		2011			2010
Aircraft Controls	$	—	$	(182	)	$	2,423
Space and Defense Controls	—		38			1,106
Industrial Systems	—		518			717
Components	—		38			512
Medical Devices	—		339			367
Total	$	—	$	751		$	5,125

Restructuring activity is as follows:



	2012			2011
Balance at beginning of period	$	283		$	3,389
Charged to expense	—			751
Cash payments	(184		)	(3,860		)
Foreign currency translation	7			3
Balance at end of period	$	106		$	283

- 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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