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Fiscal 2014 charges: In 2014, total restructuring charges of $1,366 were incurred as a result of the approved 2014 Restructuring Plan by the Board of Directors. Severance charges of $1,051 were incurred related to 418 full-time equivalent employees (“FTEs”) in the Mexican facility. Severance charges of $296 were recorded related to elimination of approximately 19 FTE positions in Markham that were replaced in Mexico. Additional charges of $19 related to severance charges in Asia representing 13 FTEs. All restructuring charges incurred were paid as at December 28, 2014. Fiscal 2013 charges: During 2013, additional charges were incurred related to the 2012 Plan for $1,443 which related to additional restructuring charges incurred to close the Markham manufacturing facility. Additional facility exit charges of $270 were recorded in fiscal 2013 pertaining to the ZF Array lease facility as a final settlement was agreed upon. Also in 2013, additional restructuring charges of $276 were incurred as a result of the approved 2013 Plan whereby approximately 89 FTE’s were impacted in the Mexican and San Jose facilities. The following table details the change in restructuring accrual for the period from December 31, 2012 to December 29, 2013, relating to the 2012 Plan and 2013 Plan:
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