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Taxes on income from continuing operations
3 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Taxes on income from continuing operations
Note 11 — Taxes on income from continuing operations
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2017
 
March 27, 2016
Effective income tax rate
(7.1)%
 
4.9%

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended April 2, 2017 and March 27, 2016 was (7.1)% and 4.9%, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended April 2, 2017, as compared to the first quarter 2016, reflects an excess tax benefit associated with share based payments, recognized under the new FASB guidance adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2017. In addition, the Company recognized discrete tax benefits associated the acquisition of Vascular Solutions. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 27, 2016 reflects a tax benefit on the settlement of a foreign tax audit.