Stock Repurchase Programs (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Shares repurchased and the total cost of shares repurchased

The shares repurchased under Cadence’s repurchase authorizations and the total cost of repurchased shares, including commissions, during the three and six months ended July 2, 2016 and July 4, 2015 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015		July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
	(In thousands)
Shares repurchased	10,026		2,887		21,581		4,889
Total cost of repurchased shares	$	240,100	$	56,279	$	480,100	$	93,076