The Company expects to record charges of approximately $8 million to $10 million, which will be primarily cash charges, for the latest reduction. Approximately $3 million to $5 million of these charges will be reflected in the financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, ending August 2, 2009. The remainder will be included in the financial results for fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, ending November 1, 2009.
About Avago Technologies Finance Pte. Ltd
Avago Technologies Finance Pte. Ltd. is a leading designer, developer and global supplier of analog semiconductor devices for communications, industrial and consumer applications.
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Jim Fanucchi,
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