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VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 26, 2020
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VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS | VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS Venture capital investments were $197.1 million and $109.0 million as of December 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. The Company’s total commitment to the venture capital funds as of December 26, 2020 was $139.9 million, of which the Company funded $95.3 million through that date. During fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company received distributions totaling $27.6 million, $11.4 million, and $18.2 million, respectively. During fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company recognized gains related to the venture capital investments of $100.4 million, $20.7 million and $15.9 million, respectively. Gains in fiscal year 2020 predominantly resulted from increases in fair value from publicly-held investments, which included initial public offerings of certain portfolio companies. As of December 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company’s consolidated retained earnings included $76.8 million and $20.6 million, respectively, of the undistributed earnings related to these investments, net of tax. The Company also invests, with minority positions, directly in equity of predominantly privately-held companies. Strategic equity investments were $24.7 million and $14.0 million as of December 26, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized insignificant gains and losses related to these investments for fiscal years 2020 and 2019.

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