. other charges during the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 1999 , the company recorded other charges of $ 8.4 million that were unusual in nature . these charges included $ 2.0 million associated with the cancellation of a contract and $ 2.2 million for accelerated depreciation related to the adjustment of the useful life of certain assets as a result of decisions made by management as part of the restructuring program . additionally , the company incurred a nonrecurring compensation charge totaling $ 2