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VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2017
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VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES Venture Capital Investments During fiscal years 2017, 2016, and 2015, the Company recognized gains related to the venture capital investments of $22.9 million, $10.3 million and $3.8 million, respectively. The Company’s total commitment to these venture capital funds as of December 30, 2017 was $88.2 million, of which the Company funded $51.2 million through that date. During fiscal years 2017, 2016, and 2015, the Company received dividends totaling $10.1 million, $7.1 million, and $7.3 million, respectively. As of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company’s consolidated retained earnings included $12.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively, of the undistributed earnings related to these entities. Marketable Securities The Company held no marketable securities as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. During fiscal year 2016, the Company realized non-significant losses and received proceeds of $4.6 million from the sale of its available-for-sale securities.

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