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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2026
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
We classified our assets and liabilities that were carried at fair value in one of the following categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
Contingent Consideration. We measure our contingent earn-out liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4, "Acquisitions and Divestitures" for further information).
Debt. The fair value of long-term debt under our credit facility was determined using the present value of future cash flows based on the borrowing rates currently available for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 2 measurement, as described in “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2025). The carrying value of our long-term debt under our credit facility approximated fair value at March 29, 2026 and September 28, 2025. At March 29, 2026, we had $315 million in outstanding borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement, which consisted of $200 million under our 5Y Term Loan Facility and $115 million borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
The estimated fair value of our $575 million Convertible Notes was determined based on the trading price of the Convertible Notes as of the last trading day of our second quarter of fiscal 2026. We consider the fair value of the Convertible Notes to be a Level 2 measurement as they are not actively traded in markets.
The carrying values and estimated fair values of our financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in our consolidated balance sheets, were as follows (in thousands):
As of March 29, 2026As of September 28, 2025
 Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
Liabilities:
Credit facilities$315,000 $315,000 $200,000 $200,000 
Convertible notes567,820 598,920 566,375 619,735 
Total$882,820 $913,920 $766,375 $819,735