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Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate value. The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. Investments totaling $8,774,000, including our 17% ownership of the nonvoting common stock of TCT, are carried at cost. The fair value of floating rate debt cannot be determined as an active market for such debt does not exist. Our fixed rate debt at September 29, 2013 consists of the $175,000,000 principal amount under the 2nd Lien Agreement and $63,000,000 principal amount of New Pulitzer Notes, as discussed more fully in Note 5, which are not traded on an active market and are held by a small group of investors and Berkshire, respectively. We are unable, as of September 29, 2013 to determine the fair value of such debt. The value, if determined, may be more or less than the carrying amount.

In 2013, 2012 and 2011, we reduced the carrying value of equipment no longer in use by $486,000, $1,388,000 and $700,000, respectively, based on estimates of the related fair value in the current market. Based on age, condition and marketability we estimated the equipment had no value.