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EQUITY INVESTMENTS
6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2025
Equity Method Investments [Abstract]  
EQUITY INVESTMENTS 5. EQUITY INVESTMENTS
Equity investments consisted of the following as of March 29, 2025 and September 28, 2024:
 As of
(in thousands)March 29, 2025September 28, 2024
Non-marketable equity securities$5,484 $3,143 
Net Asset Value (“NAV”) (Private Equity Fund): Equity investments in affiliated investment funds are valued based on the NAV reported by the investment fund in accordance with ASC Topic 820-10. Investments held by the affiliated investment fund include a diversified portfolio of investments in the global semiconductor industry. The Company receives distributions through the liquidation of the underlying investments by the affiliated investment fund. However, the period of time over which the underlying investments are expected to be liquidated is unknown. Additionally, the Company’s ability to withdraw from the fund is subject to restrictions. The term of the fund will continue until March 18, 2032, unless dissolved earlier or otherwise extended by the General Partner. In accordance with ASC Topic 820-10, this investment is measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient and has not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. As of March 29, 2025, the Company has funded $5.2 million into the affiliated investment fund and recognized a cumulative unrealized fair value gain of $0.3 million. The Company has recorded the amount of funded capital that has been called as an equity investment.