Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies

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Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
13.
Commitments and contingencies

Operating leases

The Company leases office equipment, software and office space under various non-cancellable operating leases. Minimum future payments under non-cancellable operating lease agreements are as follows:

2013
  $ 2,358  
2014
    2,084  
2015
    1,246  
2016
    1,250  
2017
    680  
Total
  $ 7,618  

Operating lease expense for the periods ended December 30, 2012, January 1, 2012 and January 2, 2011 was $1,869, $1,318 and $1,140, respectively.

Certain of the Company’s facility leases include renewal options and normal escalation clauses. Renewal options are included in the lease term if reasonably assured. Escalation clauses are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Purchase Obligations

Purchase obligations not recorded on the balance sheet as at December 30, 2012 consist of insurance installments of $300 to be paid during calendar year 2013. Purchase obligations not recorded on the balance sheet as at January 1, 2012 consist of insurance installments of $164 to be paid during calendar year 2012, and machinery and equipment of $886.  As at January 2, 2011, purchase obligations not recorded on the balance sheet consist of insurance installments of $160 that were paid during calendar year 2011, and commitments for machinery and equipment of $998.

Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to litigation and claims from customers, suppliers and former employees. Management believes that adequate provisions have been recorded in the accounts, where required. Although it is not possible to estimate the extent of potential costs, if any, management believes that the ultimate resolution of such contingencies would not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.