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Stock Compensation Plans and Stock Based Compensation (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2021 | Dec. 28, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018
Intrinsic Value And Cash Received From Stock Options Exercised |  |  |
Intrinsic value of options exercised | $ 109,193 | $ 51,625 | $ 31,109
Cash received from options exercised | $ 26,474 | $ 14,553 | $ 11,748

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