Note 9 - Stock-based Compensation - Share Based Compensation Performance Shares Award Outstanding (Details) - Performance Shares [Member] shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2021 shares
Balance, Shares (in shares)	1,021
Granted, Shares (in shares)	607
Effect of vesting multiplier, Shares (in shares)	391
Vested, Shares (in shares)	(744)
Balance, Shares (in shares)	1,275

The number of shares awarded and vested due to the effect of the vesting multiplier during the period on stock (or unit) option and non-option instrument plans.

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