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Acquisitions (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 28, 2020
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] |
Summary of business combination assets acquired liabilities assumed | The following table presents the fair values as of the acquisition date, as determined by the Company, of 100% of the assets and liabilities owned and recorded in connection with the acquisition of Andrew Alliance (in thousands):
Cash |  | $ | 713 |
Accounts receivable and current other assets |  |  | 806 |
Inventory |  |  | 669 |
Prepaid and other assets |  |  | 611 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |  |  | 757 |
Operating lease assets |  |  | 847 |
Intangible assets |  |  | 6,960 |
Goodwill |  |  | 71,632 |
Total assets acquired |  |  | 82,995 |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |  |  | 2,093 |
Total consideration |  |  | 80,902 |
Fair value of minority investment |  |  | 3,525 |
Cash consideration paid |  |  | 77,377 |

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