Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the tables below based upon the lowest level of significant input to the valuations.

	Fair Values at the end of Fiscal 2014
(In thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets (2)	$	19,239	$	—	$	—	$	19,239
Derivative assets (3)	—		2,913		—		2,913
Contingent consideration assets (4)	—		—		8,280		8,280
Total	$	19,239	$	2,913	$	8,280	$	30,432
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (2)	$	19,239	$	—	$	—	$	19,239
Derivative liabilities (3)	—		1,385		—		1,385
Contingent consideration liability (5)	—		—		3,692		3,692
Total	$	19,239	$	1,385	$	3,692	$	24,316

	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 (5)	—		—		2,401		2,401
Total	$	16,545	$	635	$	2,401	$	19,581

(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 assets represents arrangements for buyers to pay the Company for certain businesses that it has divested. The fair value is determined based on the Company's expectations of future receipts. The minimum amount to be received under these arrangements is $4.2 million. Contingent consideration assets are included in Other receivables and Other non-current assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(5) Contingent consideration liability represents arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies that Trimble acquired. The undiscounted maximum payment under the arrangements is $12.1 million at the end of fiscal 2014, 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

The following table provides 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	2014				2013
(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	148,000	$	148,000	$	147,227	$	147,227
Liabilities:
Notes	$	400,000	$	396,856	$	—	$	—
Credit facility	277,000		277,000		687,000		687,000
Uncommitted facilities	57,000		57,000		63,000		63,000
Promissory notes and other debt	7,590		7,590		8,458		8,458