CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Temporary equity) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2022 $ in Thousands	USD ($)
Beginning balance at Dec. 25, 2021	$ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity
Net earnings	103
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(630)
NCI related to business combinations	(234)
Redeemable NCI	7,641
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 6,880

Amount of increase in temporary equity related to noncontrolling interest from a business combination.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity.

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Adjustments to temporary equity resulting from foreign currency translation adjustments.

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The portion of net income or loss attributable to temporary equity interest.

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Value of new stock classified as temporary equity issued during the period.

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