Definite-lived Intangibles

12 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2022

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Definite-lived Intangibles

(6) Definite-lived Intangibles

As of January 3, 2022 and December 28, 2020, the components of definite-lived intangibles were as follows:

	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Weighted Average Amortization Period
	(In thousands)							(In years)
January 3, 2022
Customer relationships	$	366,071	$	(154,461	)	$	211,610		11.3
Technology		47,650		(19,342	)		28,308		9.5
	$	413,721	$	(173,803	)	$	239,918
December 28, 2020
Customer relationships	$	397,500	$	(150,142	)	$	247,358		10.9
Technology		47,650		(13,701	)		33,949		9.5
	$	445,150	$	(163,843	)	$	281,307

Definite-lived intangibles are amortized using the straight-line method of amortization over the useful life. Amortization expense was $41,389, $44,373 and $50,598 for the years ended January 3, 2022, December 28, 2020 and December 30, 2019, respectively. For the years ended January 3, 2022, December 28, 2020 and December 30, 2019, $5,641, $5,535 and $4,822, respectively, of amortization expense is included in cost of goods sold.

Estimated aggregate amortization for definite-lived intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

	(In thousands)
2022	$	38,631
2023		36,699
2024		29,516
2025		25,397
2026		25,397
Thereafter		84,278
	$	239,918