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Investments Other Investments in Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Jan. 03, 2021 | Dec. 29, 2019 | Dec. 30, 2018
Proceeds from sale of investments |  | $ (169) | $ (24,496) | $ (450,000)
Gain on sale of investment |  | $ 0 | $ 24,496 | $ 450,000
Other investments in equity securities |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of investment | $ 25,000 |  |  |
Other investments in equity securities | Investment Income |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of investment | 24,366 |  |  |
Other investments in equity securities | General and administrative |  |  |  |
Gain on sale of investment | $ 634 |  |  |

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