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Note 6 - Acquisitions - Maximum Deferred Consideration Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
December 29, 2018 | $ 741 |
December 28, 2019 | 625 |
January 2, 2021 | 725 |
Estimated future contingent consideration payments | 2,091 |
Balance | 1,231 | $ 1,800
Contingent consideration paid | (1,694) | (993)
Estimated contingent payments, acquisitions | 1,773 | 139
Increase to contingent payment estimates | 781 | 285
Balance | $ 2,091 | $ 1,231

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