Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Oct. 02, 2022

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and ContingenciesThe following discussion describes material developments in our legal proceedings since January 2, 2022. Refer to Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies in the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report for a full description of previously disclosed legal proceedings.

Indemnifications

We have provided customary indemnifications to our landlords under certain property lease agreements for claims by third parties in connection with their use of the premises. We also have provided routine indemnifications against adverse effects related to changes in tax laws and patent infringements by third parties. The maximum amount of these indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated due to their nature. In some cases, we have recourse against other parties to mitigate the risk of loss from these indemnifications. Historically, we have not made any significant payments relating to such indemnifications.

Antitrust Class Action Proceedings - Canada

On May 19, 2020, an intended class proceeding was commenced in the Province of Québec, Canada naming as defendants Masonite Corporation, Masonite International Corporation, JELD-WEN, Inc., JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. and JELD-WEN of Canada, Ltd. The plaintiff alleges that the Masonite and JELD-WEN defendants engaged in anticompetitive conduct, including price-fixing involving interior molded doors. The intended class proceeding seeks damages, punitive damages and other relief. On December 22, 2020, the parties filed a motion with the court seeking to stay the proceeding.

Also, on October 2, 2020, an intended class proceeding was commenced in the Federal Court of Canada naming as defendants Masonite International Corporation, Masonite Corporation, JELD-WEN, Inc., JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. and JELD-WEN of Canada, Ltd. The plaintiff alleges that the Masonite and JELD-WEN defendants engaged in anticompetitive conduct, including price-fixing involving interior molded doors. The intended class proceeding seeks damages, punitive damages and other relief. This proceeding is at an early stage. The plaintiff served its certification record on March 31, 2021. The parties have written to the Federal Court asking for available dates in late June 2023 to schedule a two-day certification hearing. We have not recognized an expense related to damages in connection with this matter because, although an adverse outcome is reasonably possible, the amount or range of any potential loss cannot be reasonably estimated.

While we intend to defend against these claims vigorously, there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of this litigation will not have a material, adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

General

In addition to the above, from time to time, we are involved in various claims and legal actions, including but not limited to wage and hour and labor lawsuits. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.