Subsequent Event (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2019

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Subsequent Event

On April 1, 2019, the company completed its acquisition from Standex International Corporation of its Cooking Solutions Group, which consists of the well-known brands APW Wyott, Bakers Pride, BKI and Ultrafryer located in primarily in Texas and South Carolina for a purchase price of approximately $105.0 million.

Additionally, on April 1, 2019, the company completed the acquisition of Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc., a leader in cloud-based Internet of Things solutions for the food service industry located near Boston, Massachusetts, for a purchase price of approximately $12.5 million.