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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
3 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTE 9. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Accumulated other comprehensive loss activity, net of tax, where applicable, is provided in the following table:

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Change in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Deferred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation

 

 

Pension and

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

Adjustments

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 26, 2020

 

$

(27

)

 

$

(5

)

 

$

(32

)

Other comprehensive income activity

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Balance at March 27, 2021

 

$

(22

)

 

$

(5

)

 

$

(27

)

 

 

TREASURY STOCK

In November 2018, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program of up to $100 million of its common stock effective January 1, 2019, which extended until the end of 2020. In November 2019, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the authorization of the existing stock repurchase program of up to $200 million, which included the remaining authorized amount under the existing stock repurchase program and extended the program through the end of 2021. As a result of the continued economic uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Board of Directors temporarily suspended the stock repurchase program in May 2020, however, the stock repurchase authorization remained effective. In November 2020, the Board of Directors approved the resumption of the stock repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2020, which was set to run through the end of 2021.

The Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock in the first quarter of 2021. As of March 27, 2021, $130 million remains available for stock repurchases under the current stock repurchase program.

In May 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program of up to $300 million, available through June 30, 2022, which replaces the current $200 million stock repurchase program. The new authorization may be suspended or discontinued at any time. The exact number and timing of stock repurchases will depend on market conditions and other factors, and will be funded through available cash balances.

At March 27, 2021, there were 10 million shares of common stock held in treasury. The Company’s Third Amended Credit Agreement permits restricted payments, such as common stock repurchases, but may be limited if the Company does not meet the required minimum liquidity or fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. Refer to Note 8 for additional information about the Company’s compliance with covenants.

DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK

In May 2020, in order to preserve liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the uncertainties as to its duration and economic impact, the Company’s Board of Directors temporarily suspended the Company’s quarterly cash dividend beginning in the second quarter of 2020. There was no quarterly cash dividend declared and paid in the first quarter of 2021. The Company’s quarterly cash dividend remains temporarily suspended. Prior to its temporary suspension, dividends have been recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital as the Company is in an accumulated deficit position. The Company’s Third Amended Credit Agreement permits restricted payments, such as dividends, but may be limited if the Company does not meet the required minimum liquidity or fixed charge coverage ratio requirements. Refer to Note 8 for additional information about the Company’s compliance with covenants.