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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Summary of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of March 30, 2019 (in thousands): 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability for contingent consideration (a)
 
$

 
$

 
$
7,729

 
$
7,729

Total liabilities
 
$

 
$

 
$
7,729

 
$
7,729

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of March 31, 2018 (in thousands): 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability for contingent consideration (a)
 
$

 
$

 
$
9,148

 
$
9,148

Total liabilities
 
$

 
$

 
$
9,148

 
$
9,148

The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of September 29, 2018: 
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability for contingent consideration (b)
 
$

 
$

 
$
8,224

 
$
8,224

Total liabilities
 
$

 
$

 
$
8,224

 
$
8,224

 
(a)
The liability for contingent consideration relates to an earn-out for B2E, acquired in December 2012, future performance-based contingent payments for Hydro-Organics Wholesale, Inc., acquired in October 2015 and future performance-based contingent payment for Segrest, Inc., acquired in October 2016. The fair value of the estimated contingent consideration arrangement is determined based on the Company’s evaluation as to the probability and amount of any earn-out that will be achieved based on expected future performance by the acquired entity. This is presented as part of long-term liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
(b)
The liability for contingent consideration relates to an earn-out for B2E, acquired in December 2012, future performance-based contingent payments for Hydro-Organics Wholesale, Inc., acquired in October 2015, future performance-based contingent payment for Segrest, Inc., acquired in October 2016, and future performance-based contingent payments for Bell Nursery, acquired in March 2018. The contingent period for Bell Nursery expired in December 2018. Performance thresholds that would have necessitated payment were not met, and accordingly, no payment was made. The fair value of the estimated contingent consideration arrangement is determined based on the Company’s evaluation as to the probability and amount of any earn-out that will be achieved based on expected future performance by the acquired entity. This is presented as part of long-term liabilities in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Financial Instruments
The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 financial instruments for the periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 (in thousands):
 
Amount
Balance September 29, 2018
$
8,224

Estimated contingent performance-based consideration established at the time of acquisition

Changes in the fair value of contingent performance-based payments established at the time of acquisition
(429
)
Performance-based payments
(66
)
Balance March 30, 2019
$
7,729

 
 
 
Amount
Balance September 30, 2017
$
9,343

Estimated contingent performance-based consideration established at the time of acquisition

Changes in the fair value of contingent performance-based payments established at the time of acquisition
(72
)
Performance-based payments
(123
)
Balance March 31, 2018
$
9,148