Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

	Fair Values at the end of Fiscal 2013
(in thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets
Money market funds (1)	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Deferred compensation plan assets (2)	16,545		—		—		16,545
Derivative assets (3)	—		196		—		196
Total	$	16,547	$	196	$	—	$	16,743
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (2)	$	16,545	$	—	$	—	$	16,545
Derivative liabilities (3)	—		635		—		635
Contingent consideration liability (4)	—		—		2,401		2,401
Total	$	16,545	$	635	$	2,401	$	19,581

	Fair Values at the end of Fiscal 2012
(in thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets
Money market funds (1)	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
Deferred compensation plan assets (2)	12,875		—		—		12,875
Derivative assets (3)	—		343		—		343
Total	$	12,877	$	343	$	—	$	13,220
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (2)	$	12,875	$	—	$	—	$	12,875
Derivative liabilities (3)	—		420		—		420
Contingent consideration liability (4)	—		—		2,235		2,235
Total	$	12,875	$	420	$	2,235	$	15,530

(1) The money market funds are highly liquid investments. The fair values are determined using observable quoted prices in active markets. Money market funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2) The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets. Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are included in Other non-current assets and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(3) Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts. The Company typically enters into these contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. Derivative assets and liabilities are included in Other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4) Contingent consideration liability represents arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies that Trimble acquired. The undiscounted maximum payment under the arrangements is $13.7 million at the end of fiscal 2013, based on future revenues or gross margins. Contingent consideration liability is included on Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Additional Fair Value Information Relating To The Company's Financial Instruments Outstanding

	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
At the End of Fiscal Year	2013				2012
(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	147,227	$	147,227	$	157,771	$	157,771
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	196		196		343		343
Liabilities:
Credit facility	$	750,000	$	750,000	$	908,000	$	908,000
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	635		635		420		420
Promissory notes and other debt	8,458		8,458		3,158		3,158