Acquisitions by Asset Category and Weighted Average Amortizaiton Period (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Acquisitions

The Company accounts for acquisitions under the acquisition method, in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition. The operating results of the acquired companies are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

The Company recognizes assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contractual contingencies and contingent consideration at their fair value on the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred, restructuring costs are recognized as post-acquisition expense and changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the measurement period are recorded in income tax expense.