Note 6 - Acquisitions and Divestitures - Maximum Deferred Consideration Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)
The four quarters following July 1, 2023	$ 300
Thereafter	1,671
Estimated future contingent consideration payments	$ 1,971

Represents estimated future contingent consideration payments in next fiscal year following current fiscal year.

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