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Income taxes
6 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2011
Income taxes [Abstract]  
Income taxes
 
13.   Income taxes
 
The Company’s effective tax rate was 44% for the six months ended July 3, 2011. Deferred tax assets are evaluated by considering historical levels of income, estimates of future taxable income and the impact of tax planning strategies. As of July 3, 2011, the Company continues to provide a 100% valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets because management has evaluated all available evidence and has determined that negative evidence continues to outweigh positive evidence for the realization of deferred tax assets.
 
On March 17, 2011, Lakes and the Louisiana Department of Revenue entered into a settlement agreement whereby Lakes agreed to pay the Louisiana Department of Revenue $9.0 million in full and final payment related to a tax litigation matter (“Settlement Agreement”). In return, the Louisiana Department of Revenue agreed to dismiss the suit and discharge Lakes from all proceedings and liabilities relating to this matter. As of January 2, 2011, income tax payable included $9.0 million related to this Settlement Agreement. The Company issued the $9.0 million payment to the Louisiana Department of Revenue during the six months ended July 3, 2011.