Investments in Associated Companies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Equity Method Investee- TNI [Member]

Summarized financial information of TNI is as follows:



(Thousands of Dollars)	September 29 2013	September 30 2012

ASSETS

Current assets	6,187	8,029
Investments and other assets	13	13
Total assets	6,200	8,042

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities	5,073	5,601
Members' equity	1,127	2,441
Total liabilities and members' equity	6,200	8,042

Summarized results of TNI are as follows:



(Thousands of Dollars)	2013	2012		2011

Operating revenue	61,990	59,043		62,452
Operating expenses, excluding workforce adjustments, depreciation and amortization	50,396	49,568		52,882
Workforce adjustments	—	(31	)	1,190
Operating income	11,594	9,506		8,380

Company's 50% share	5,797	4,753		4,190
Less amortization of intangible assets	621	723		1,092
Equity in earnings of TNI	5,176	4,030		3,098

Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member]

Summarized financial information of MNI is as follows:



(Thousands of Dollars)	September 29 2013	September 30 2012

ASSETS

Current assets	21,431	24,613
Investments and other assets	29,487	29,986
Property and equipment, net	7,231	7,707
Total assets	58,149	62,306

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities	8,498	10,015
Other liabilities	7,630	6,720
Stockholders' equity	42,021	45,571
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	58,149	62,306

Summarized results of MNI are as follows:



(Thousands of Dollars)	2013	2012	2011

Operating revenue	65,468	70,158	73,011
Operating expenses, excluding workforce adjustments, depreciation and amortization	53,199	57,981	60,982
Workforce adjustments	308	546	530
Depreciation and amortization	1,530	1,689	2,227
Operating income	10,431	9,942	9,272

Net income	6,951	6,469	6,106

Equity in earnings of MNI	3,509	3,201	3,053