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INVENTORIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2026
INVENTORIES  
INVENTORIES

(4) INVENTORIES

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using either the first-in, first-out method or the weighted average cost method, depending on inventory management practices at each location. As of September 26, 2026 and December 27, 2025, inventories, net of reserves, consisted of the following:

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September 26,

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December 27,

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2026

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2025

Raw materials and purchased parts

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$

364,070

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$

253,594

Work in process

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45,680

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36,388

Finished and manufactured goods

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298,046

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344,415

Inventories, gross

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707,796

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634,397

Less: Inventory reserve

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62,983

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68,001

Inventories, net

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$

644,813

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$

566,396

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