CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 03, 2020

Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments [Table Text Block]

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of October 3, 2020:


(dollar amounts in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
Current assets:
Cash	$	42,997	$	—	$	—	$	42,997
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds (1)	105,133		—		(10)		105,123
Time deposits (2)	40,007		—		—		40,007

Total cash and cash equivalents	$	188,137	$	—	$	(10)	$	188,127


Short-term investments (2):
Time deposits	$	243,000	$	—	$	—	$	243,000
Deposits (3)	99,000		—		—		99,000
Total short-term investments	$	342,000	$	—	$	—	$	342,000
Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments	$	530,137	$	—	$	(10)	$	530,127

(1)The fair value was determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, and as such they were classified as Level 1 assets in the fair value hierarchy.

(2)Fair value approximates cost basis.

(3)Represents deposits that require a notice period of three months for withdrawal.

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments consisted of the following as of September 28, 2019:


(dollar amounts in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains		Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
Current assets:
Cash	$	201,005	$	—	$	—	$	201,005
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds (1)	163,172		—		—		163,172
Time deposits (2)	7		—		—		7

Total cash and cash equivalents	$	364,184	$	—	$	—	$	364,184


Short-term investments (2):
Time deposits	$	130,000	$	—	$	—	$	130,000
Deposits (3)	99,000		—		—		99,000
Total short-term investments	$	229,000	$	—	$	—	$	229,000
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments	$	593,184	$	—	$	—	$	593,184

(1)The fair value was determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, and as such they were classified as Level 1 assets in the fair value hierarchy.

(2)Fair value approximates cost basis.

(3)Represents deposits that require a notice period of three months for withdrawal.