Stock Repurchase Programs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Share repurchased and the total cost of shares repurchased

The shares repurchased under Cadence’s 2008 authorizations and the total cost of repurchased shares, including commissions, during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

	2014		2013		2012
	(In thousands)
Shares repurchased	5,856		—		—
Total cost of repurchased shares	$	100,117	$	—	$	—