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7. Restructuring charges Fiscal 2013 charges: During the first quarter of 2013, the restructuring accrual related to the closure of the Markham production facility was increased by $452, impacting approximately seven FTEs. During the second quarter of 2013, the restructuring accrual related to the closure of the Markham production facility was increased by $702, resulting from the termination of one additional FTE which represented $258 of the increase and the remainder was the result of changes in estimate of the severance charges related to the Markham facility closure during the quarter. During the third quarter of 2013, the restructuring accrual was increased by $289 which predominantly pertained to labor charges incurred in the month of July and August specifically relating to the closure of the Markham production facility. In the fourth quarter of 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. Additional facility exit charges of $270 were recorded in fiscal 2013 pertaining to the ZF lease facility as a final settlement was agreed upon. Total restructuring charges of $1,989 were incurred in fiscal 2013 representing $1,719 and $270 related to severance and facility exit costs, respectively. 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:
Remaining accrued amounts relating to the 2012 Plan in the United States and Markham are expected to be paid out in 2014. Fiscal 2012 charges: During the first quarter of 2012 the Company executed its 2012 Plan to combine the operations of the San Jose and ZF Array Technologies (“ZF Array”) facilities into one facility. The Company recorded restructuring charges of $451, consisting of severance costs of $196 and facility exit costs of $255. Staff levels were reduced by approximately 16 FTEs. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company announced that the closure of the Markham facility will occur in the second quarter of 2013 and recorded severance restructuring charges of $1,729, impacting approximately 197 FTEs. The following table details the change in restructuring accrual for the period from January 2, 2012 to December 29, 2013, relating to the 2012 Plan:
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