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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2026
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]  
Summary of changes in the carrying value of goodwill
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment (in thousands):
GSGCIGTotal
Balance at September 28, 2025$658,511 $1,391,363 $2,049,874 
Goodwill reallocation83,179 (83,179)— 
Acquisition activities160,126 18,825 178,951 
Translation and other adjustments
(1,225)(11,281)(12,506)
Balance at June 28, 2026$900,591 $1,315,728 $2,216,319 
The following table summarizes the gross and accumulated impairment amounts of goodwill by reportable segment (in thousands):
GSGCIGTotal
Balance at September 28, 2025$658,511 $1,391,363 $2,049,874 
Accumulated impairment110,130 121,473 231,603 
Gross amount at September 28, 2025$768,641 $1,512,836 $2,281,477 
Balance at June 28, 2026$900,591 $1,315,728 $2,216,319 
Accumulated impairment110,130 121,473 231,603 
Gross amount at June 28, 2026$1,010,721 $1,437,201 $2,447,922 
Summary of acquired identifiable intangible assets with finite useful lives
The following table presents the gross amount and accumulated amortization of our acquired identifiable intangible assets with finite useful lives included in “Intangible assets, net” on the consolidated balance sheets ($ in thousands):
As of
June 28, 2026September 28, 2025
Weighted-
Average
Remaining Life
(in Years)		Gross
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net AmountGross
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net Amount
Client relations6.6$190,376 $(71,507)$118,869 $169,807 $(56,241)$113,566 
Backlog0.650,822 (46,221)4,601 43,919 (40,397)3,522 
Trade names0.134,273 (34,153)120 34,805 (30,733)4,072 
Total$275,471 $(151,881)$123,590 $248,531 $(127,371)$121,160 
Summary of estimated amortization expense for the remainder of the fiscal year and the succeeding years Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2026 and succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):
Amount
2026 (remaining)$7,632 
202723,079 
202820,197 
202919,095 
203014,983 
Beyond38,604 
Total$123,590