Note 14 - Restructuring and Others
9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

14. Restructuring and Others


Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, in an effort to lower its expense levels, given the competitive pricing pressures and slower than expected growth in Japan revenues from embedded flash solutions products, the Company implemented a reduction in force to rationalize its global workforce.


            The following tables present a summary of restructuring activities related to the 2013 restructuring plan described above:


   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

   

Three and Nine

Months Ended

 
   

September 28, 2014

   

September 28, 2014

   

September 29, 2013

 
                         

Accrued restructuring balance, beginning of period

  $ 39     $ 844     $ -  

Provision:

                       

Severance and others

    -       -       6,264  

Restructuring charges

    -       -       6,264  

Non-cash adjustments

    (15 )     (46 )     (230 )

Cash payments

    -       (774 )     (4,351 )

Accrued restructuring balance, end of period

  $ 24     $ 24     $ 1,683