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12. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
As of June 26, 2026 and September 30, 2025, property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (in thousands) | | June 26, 2026 | | September 30, 2025 | | Land | | $ | 29,856 | | | $ | 29,766 | | | Buildings and related improvements | | 207,134 | | | 217,894 | | | Machinery and equipment | | 686,414 | | | 701,220 | | | Leasehold improvements | | 26,341 | | | 22,116 | | | Software | | 61,045 | | | 64,371 | | | Construction in progress | | 93,150 | | | 107,758 | | | Property, plant and equipment, at cost | | 1,103,940 | | | 1,143,125 | | | Accumulated depreciation | | (583,084) | | | (548,859) | | | Property, plant and equipment, net | | $ | 520,856 | | | $ | 594,266 | |
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