Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Restructuring Charge

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Restructuring Charge
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]  
Restructuring Charge
Restructuring Charge
Kentrox Restructuring
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company acquired Kentrox and identified redundant employees who will exit the business after a period of time. The Company recognized restructuring expense of $169,000 and $235,000 in the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, for retention awards and severance for these transitional employees. The total cost of this action is anticipated to be approximately $276,000. The restructuring is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014.
As of September 30, 2013, the unpaid restructuring accrual balance of $95,000 is presented on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet within Accrued compensation.
Noran Tel Restructuring
In fiscal year 2013, the Company completed the relocation of the majority of its Noran Tel operations in Regina, Canada to the Company's location in Aurora, Illinois, with the intent to optimize operations (the "Noran Tel relocation"). In the three and six months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized restructuring expense of $57,000 and $149,000, respectively, for personnel costs related to severance and other relocation costs for the Noran Tel relocation. There were no related expenses in the three or six months ended September 30, 2013. The total cost of this action was $424,000, of which $149,000 and $275,000 was recorded in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively. The relocation was completed during the quarter ended September 30, 2012. All actions under the Noran Tel relocation are complete and have been paid.
Total restructuring charges and their utilization for the six months ended September 30, 2013, are summarized as follows: 
(in thousands)
Employee-related
 
Other costs
 
Total
Liability at March 31, 2013
$
6

 
$

 
$
6

Charged
235

 

 
235

Paid
(146
)
 

 
(146
)
Liability at September 30, 2013
$
95

 
$

 
$
95