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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
6 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2026
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
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Goodwill
Intangible assets classified as goodwill are not amortized. The goodwill established in connection with our acquisitions represents the estimated future economic benefits arising from the assets we acquired that did not qualify to be identified and recognized individually. The goodwill also includes the value of expected future cash flows from the acquisitions, expected synergies with our other affiliates and other unidentifiable intangible assets.
The Company performs an annual impairment test of its goodwill during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, which coincides with the completion of its annual forecasting and refreshing of business outlook process.
The Company performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and concluded that no impairment charge was required. Any future adverse changes in expected operating results and/or unfavorable changes in other economic factors used to estimate fair values could result in a non-cash impairment in the future.
During the three months ended April 4, 2026, the Company reviewed qualitative factors to ascertain if a “triggering” event may have taken place that would indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value and concluded that no triggering event had occurred. While we have concluded that a triggering event did not occur during the quarter ended April 4, 2026, the persistent macroeconomic headwinds could, in the future, require changes to assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of the reporting units which could result in future goodwill impairment charges. Net sales and earnings growth rates could be negatively impacted by reductions or changes in demand for our products. The discount rate utilized in our valuation model could also be impacted by changes in the underlying interest rates and risk premiums included in the determination of the cost of capital.
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s recorded goodwill, where applicable, by reportable segments and the “All Others” category as of April 4, 2026 and October 4, 2025.
(in thousands)Wedge Bonding EquipmentAPSAll OthersTotal
Balance at October 4, 2025 and April 4, 2026
(1)
$18,280 $23,266 $27,976 $69,522 
(1) Cumulative goodwill impairment as of October 4, 2025 was $54.4 million related All Others. As discussed in Note 1: Basis of Presentation, during the three months ended January 3, 2026, a certain product line from the APS segment was transferred to and reported within the “All Others” category. The goodwill associated with the impacted reporting unit within the APS segment had been fully impaired as of October 4, 2025; therefore, this transfer did not affect the goodwill ending balance by reportable segments as of April 4, 2026.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company’s intangible assets consist primarily of developed technology, customer relationships, in-process research and development, and trade and brand names.
The following table reflects net intangible assets as of April 4, 2026 and October 4, 2025: 
As of April 4, 2026As of October 4, 2025
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Average estimated useful lives (in years)
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet amountGross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet amount
Developed technology
7.0 to 8.0
$37,461 $(34,842)$2,619 $37,461 $(34,576)$2,885 
Customer relationships
5.0 to 8.0
$21,430 $(20,121)$1,309 $21,430 $(19,988)$1,442 
Trade and brand name
8.0
$4,600 $(4,600)$— $4,600 $(4,600)$— 
Other intangible assets
1.0 to 8.0
$5,618 $(5,021)$597 $5,618 $(4,804)$814 
In-process research and developmentN.A$459 $— $459 $459 $— $459 
Total$69,568 $(64,584)$4,984 $69,568 $(63,968)$5,600 
The following table reflects estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets as of April 4, 2026:
As of
(in thousands)April 4, 2026
Remaining Fiscal 2026634 
Fiscal 20271,013 
Fiscal 2028922 
Fiscal 2029922 
Fiscal 2030922 
Thereafter571 
Total amortization expense4,984