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Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingencies Contingencies
Currently and from time to time, we are subject to litigation, claims and other disputes, including legal and regulatory proceedings, arising in the normal course of business. We record a loss contingency liability when a loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Although the final outcome of pending legal matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, it is management’s opinion that the final outcome of any pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Our Western Auto subsidiary, together with other defendants (including Advance and other of its subsidiaries), has been named as a defendant in lawsuits alleging injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. The plaintiffs have alleged that certain products contained asbestos and were manufactured, distributed and/or sold by the various defendants. Many of the cases pending against us are in the early stages of litigation. While the damages claimed against the defendants in some of these proceedings are substantial, we believe many of these claims are at least partially covered by insurance and historically asbestos claims against us have been inconsistent in fact patterns alleged and immaterial. We do not believe the cases currently pending will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On October 9, 2023 and October 27, 2023, two putative class actions on behalf of purchasers of our securities who purchased or otherwise acquired their securities between November 16, 2022 and May 30, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”), were commenced against us and certain of our former officers in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants made certain false and materially misleading statements during the alleged Class Period in violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. These cases were consolidated on February 9, 2024 and the matter is in preliminary stages. We strongly dispute the allegations and intend to defend the case vigorously.

On January 17, 2024, a derivative shareholder complaint was commenced against our directors and certain former officers alleging derivative liability for the allegations made in the securities class action complaints noted above. This case is still in preliminary stages. We strongly dispute the allegations of the complaint and intend to defend the case vigorously.