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VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |
VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS | VENTURE CAPITAL AND STRATEGIC EQUITY INVESTMENTS Venture capital investments are summarized below:
| Three Months Ended
| March 29, 2025 |  | March 30, 2024
| (in thousands)
Beginning balance | $ | 116,561 |  |  | $ | 121,158 |
Capital contributions | 5,216 |  |  | 3,829 |
Distributions | (2,653) |  |  | (9,353) |
Gains (losses) | (8,634) |  |  | 8,174 |
Foreign currency translation | 551 |  |  | (100) |
Ending balance | $ | 111,041 |  |  | $ | 123,708 |
The Company also invests, with minority positions, directly in equity of predominantly privately held companies. Strategic investments are summarized below:
| Three Months Ended
| March 29, 2025 |  | March 30, 2024
| (in thousands)
Beginning balance | $ | 101,790 |  |  | $ | 122,653 |
Purchase of investments | 2,241 |  |  | — |
Gain (loss) | (1,740) |  |  | (2,294) |
Foreign currency translation | 694 |  |  | (524) |
Ending balance | $ | 102,985 |  |  | $ | 119,835 |

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