NOTE D – INVESTMENT IN EQUITY SECURITIES

As of October 2, 2021 and January 2, 2021, the carrying amount of equity securities without readily determinable fair values was $20,000 and is included in the “Other assets” line item on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. 

During the three and nine months ended October 2, 2021, and the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021, no observable price changes occurred, and no impairment of securities was recorded.