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Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 03, 2020 | Mar. 29, 2019
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | $ 655 | $ 1,236
Acquisition and related charges | 1,006 | 818
Finders' Fees, Legal, Valuation And Other Professional Or Consulting Fees |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition and related charges | 100 | 300
Earn-out Agreement |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Acquisition and related charges | $ 900 | 500
2019 Restructuring |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost description | During the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company implemented a restructuring plan intended to realign operations, reduce costs, achieve operational efficiencies and focus resources on growth initiatives. During the three months ended April 3, 2020, the Company recorded $0.1 million in severance and related costs, $0.2 million in facility related costs, and other costs of $0.2 million in connection with the 2019 restructuring plan. As of April 3, 2020, the Company incurred cumulative costs related to this restructuring plan totaling $8.4 million. The 2019 restructuring program was substantially completed in the first quarter of 2020 |
Restructuring costs | $ 569 | 967
Restructuring cumulative costs incurred | 8,400 |
2019 Restructuring | Vision |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | 289 | 350
2019 Restructuring | Severance and Related Costs |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | 100 |
2019 Restructuring | Facility Costs |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | 200 |
2019 Restructuring | Other Costs |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | 200 |
2018 Restructuring |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | 86 | $ 269
Restructuring cumulative costs incurred | $ 2,900 |
2018 Restructuring | Vision |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and related cost description | During the second quarter of 2018, the Company initiated a program to integrate manufacturing operations as a result of acquisition activities. During the three months ended April 3, 2020, the Company recorded $0.1 million in severance and related costs in connection with the 2018 restructuring plan. These costs were reported in the Vision reportable segment. As of April 3, 2020, the Company incurred cumulative costs related to this restructuring plan totaling $2.9 million. The 2018 restructuring program was substantially completed in the first quarter of 2020. |
2018 Restructuring | Severance and Related Costs | Vision |  |
Restructuring and Acquisition Related Costs [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring costs | $ 100 |

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