Derivatives

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2012

Derivatives [Abstract]

Derivatives

Note 3 – Derivatives

Derivatives are carried as assets or liabilities at their fair values in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurements”. During 2012 we entered into a derivative contract which did not qualify for hedge accounting. In prior years we entered into two derivative contracts, neither of which qualified for hedge accounting. The gains and losses on these instruments, due to changes in fair value, are recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

In February 2012 we purchased an out of the money Brent Crude Option as a hedge against potential geo-political disruptions in the Middle East. This option expired on June 11, 2012.

In prior years we entered into an interest rate swap agreement to hedge the exposure on our variable rate debt. This agreement expired in January 2011.

In January 2011, the Company entered into a foreign exchange collar contract to hedge its exposure to variability in the Euro/US Dollar exchange rate. This agreement expired in December 2011. As part of its business, the Company regularly imports products from Europe that require payment in Euros. This contract required us to purchase and sell Euros throughout the year to pay for forecasted imports. During fiscal 2011 the collar was used to purchase 3,150 Euros.

Financial Statement Presentation

The effect of our derivative instruments on our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended June 29, 2012 and June 24, 2011 was as follows:

		13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
	Location of income (expense) recognized on derivative	June 29, 2012			June 24, 2011			June 29, 2012			June 24, 2011
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency collars	Cost of sales		—			(67	)		—			243
Brent crude oil option	Operating expenses		(18	)		—			(17	)		—
Interest rate swaps	Gain on fluctuation of interest rate swap		—			—			—			81