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VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 27, 2020
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS | VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTSVenture capital investments were $124.7 million and $109.0 million as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. The Company’s total commitment to the venture capital funds as of June 27, 2020 was $130.4 million, of which the Company funded $87.5 million through that date. The Company received dividends totaling $2.4 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively. The Company received dividends totaling $3.3 million and $1.6 million for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized gains of $23.9 million and losses of $4.3 million related to the venture capital investments for the three months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized gains of $11.9 million and gains of $6.3 million related to the venture capital investments for the six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019, respectively. The Company also invests, with minority positions, directly in equity of predominantly privately-held companies. Strategic equity investments were $17.1 million and $14.0 million as of June 27, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized an insignificant amount of gains and losses related to these investments for the three and six months ended June 27, 2020 and June 29, 2019.

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