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SCHEDULE II - Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
SCHEDULE II - Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves

SCHEDULE II – Valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,

In thousands of dollars

Allowance for doubtful receivables

      Balance at
beginning
of period		        Additions charged
to cost and expenses		        Additions/(reductions)
for acquisitions/
dispositions (2)		      Deductions
from reserves (1)		      Balance at
end of period		  

Fiscal year ended Dec. 25, 2011

      $ 39,419         $ 11,574         $ (97 )     $ (16,250 )     $ 34,646   

Fiscal year ended Dec. 26, 2010

      $ 46,255         $ 18,241         $ (3,643 )     $ (21,434 )     $ 39,419   

Fiscal year ended Dec. 27, 2009

      $ 59,008         $ 34,492         $ 213       $ (47,458 )     $ 46,255   

 

(1) Consists of write-offs, net of recoveries in each year.

 

(2) Also includes foreign currency translation adjustments in each year.