Stock Repurchase Programs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2017

Equity [Abstract]

Share 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 fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

	2017		2016		2015
	(In thousands)
Shares repurchased	2,495		40,493		16,255
Total cost of repurchased shares	$	100,025	$	960,289	$	333,189