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Variable Interest Entity |
The financial position and results of operations of AAP are consolidated in our financial statements based on our conclusion that AAP is a variable interest entity due to our contribution of 50% of the total equity, subordinated debt and other forms of financial support. We have a controlling financial interest in AAP and have provided substantially all of the financial support to fund the operations of AAP since its inception. The financial position and results of operations for AAP are reported in our recycling segment.
The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of AAP as of December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016:
(a) Other liabilities represent outstanding loans from ARCA and are eliminated in consolidation.
The following table summarizes the operating results of AAP for fiscal years 2016 and 2015:
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