Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) 10-Q 3 Nov 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 30, 2015	Jul. 04, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 3, 2015
Entity Registrant Name	VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC
Entity Central Index Key	103,730
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 1,582,000,000
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		135,440,811
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,129,227

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 390,305	$ 592,172
Short-term investments	688,987	514,776
Accounts receivable, net	282,228	271,554
Inventories:
Finished goods	113,881	113,361
Work in process	207,940	185,769
Raw materials	124,970	125,464
Total inventories	446,791	424,594
Deferred income taxes	29,160	17,815
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	96,279	105,539
Total current assets	1,933,750	1,926,450
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	90,079	91,844
Buildings and improvements	559,757	560,926
Machinery and equipment	2,381,285	2,368,046
Construction in progress	71,415	82,684
Allowance for depreciation	(2,253,961)	(2,205,405)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	848,575	898,095
Goodwill	138,403	144,359
Other intangible assets, net	107,778	186,613
Other assets	143,045	143,256
Total assets	3,171,551	3,298,773
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	11	18
Trade accounts payable	148,889	174,451
Payroll and related expenses	120,680	120,023
Other accrued expenses	155,829	137,576
Income taxes	25,646	24,671
Total current liabilities	451,055	456,739
Long-term debt less current portion	431,766	454,922
Deferred income taxes	161,546	178,900
Other liabilities	65,510	76,811
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	277,943	300,524
Total liabilities	1,387,820	1,467,896
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	13,544	13,532
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	2,057,552	2,055,246
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(172,770)	(175,485)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(121,186)	(69,140)
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,778,353	1,825,366
Noncontrolling interests	5,378	5,511
Total equity	1,783,731	1,830,877
Total liabilities, temporary equity, and equity	$ 3,171,551	$ 3,298,773

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 560,654	$ 638,211	$ 1,744,560	$ 1,882,518
Costs of products sold	430,510	479,819	1,327,896	1,414,750
Gross profit	130,144	158,392	416,664	467,768
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	88,995	93,837	276,717	287,300
Restructuring and severance costs	2,324	3,508	9,394	18,926
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	62,980	0	62,980	0
U.S. pension settlement charges	0	15,588	0	15,588
Operating income	(24,155)	45,459	67,573	145,954
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(6,677)	(6,167)	(19,774)	(17,968)
Other	3,240	(474)	7,860	1,046
Loss related to Tianjin explosion	(5,350)	0	(5,350)	0
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total	(8,787)	(6,641)	(17,264)	(16,922)
Income before taxes	(32,942)	38,818	50,309	129,032
Income tax expense	(5,392)	11,841	20,416	40,259
Net earnings	(27,550)	26,977	29,893	88,773
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	116	6	592	350
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ (27,666)	$ 26,971	$ 29,301	$ 88,423
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ (0.19)	$ 0.18	$ 0.20	$ 0.60
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ (0.19)	$ 0.17	$ 0.19	$ 0.57
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	147,701	147,569	147,700	147,565
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	147,701	155,546	151,607	154,142
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.18	$ 0.18

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ (27,550)	$ 26,977	$ 29,893	$ 88,773
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	3,662	(55,934)	(57,174)	(64,373)
Pension and postretirement actuarial items	2,305	10,805	6,496	13,665
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(253)	(50)	(1,368)	1,138
Other comprehensive income (loss)	5,714	(45,179)	(52,046)	(49,570)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(21,836)	(18,202)	(22,153)	39,203
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	116	6	592	350
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ (21,952)	$ (18,208)	$ (22,745)	$ 38,853

Consolidated Condensed Stateme5

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 29,893	$ 88,773
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	134,281	132,344
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment	(116)	(65)
Accretion of interest on convertible debentures	3,167	2,930
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence	15,348	15,101
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	62,980	0
U.S. pension settlement charges	0	15,588
Change in deferred income taxes	(32,523)	6,869
Other	(1,939)	(2,654)
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired	(57,522)	(61,875)
Net cash provided by operating activities	153,569	197,011
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(86,767)	(90,507)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	1,989	2,345
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	(198,186)
Purchase of short-term investments	(362,595)	(335,341)
Maturity of short-term investments	161,611	330,734
Sale of other investments	400	0
Other investing activities	(3,464)	1,734
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(288,826)	(289,221)
Financing activities
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital leases	0	(11)
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit lines	(27,000)	73,000
Net changes in short-term borrowings	(7)	14
Excess tax benefit from RSUs vested	21	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	50
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(725)	(547)
Other financing activities	0	(1,323)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(54,273)	44,642
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(12,337)	(17,478)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(201,867)	(65,046)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	592,172	640,348
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	390,305	575,302
Common Stock [Member]
Financing activities
Dividends and Interest Paid	(24,378)	(24,358)
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
Financing activities
Dividends and Interest Paid	$ (2,184)	$ (2,183)

Consolidated Condensed Stateme6

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Equity - 9 months ended Oct. 03, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock	Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]	Capital In Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Vishay Stockholders' Equity	Noncontrolling Interest	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 13,532	$ 1,213	$ 2,055,246	$ (175,485)	$ (69,140)	$ 1,825,366	$ 5,511	$ 1,830,877
Net earnings	0	0	0	29,301	0	29,301	592	29,893
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0	(52,046)	(52,046)	0	(52,046)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0	0	0	(725)	(725)
Restricted stock issuances	12	0	(651)	0	0	(639)	0	(639)
Dividends declared	0	0	24	(26,586)	0	(26,562)	0	(26,562)
Stock compensation expense	0	0	2,912	0	0	2,912	0	2,912
Tax effects of stock plan	0	0	21	0	0	21	0	21
Balance at Oct. 03, 2015	$ 13,544	$ 1,213	$ 2,057,552	$ (172,770)	$ (121,186)	$ 1,778,353	$ 5,378	$ 1,783,731

Consolidated Condensed Stateme7

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Equity (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015$ / sharesshares
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Equity [Abstract]
Restricted stock issuances (in shares)	116,498
Stock options exercised (in shares)	0
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid | $ / shares	$ 0.18

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. ("Vishay" or the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. The information furnished reflects all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair summary of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements filed with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The results of operations for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The Company reports interim financial information for 13-week periods beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday, except for the first fiscal quarter, which always begins on January 1, and the fourth fiscal quarter, which always ends on December 31. The four fiscal quarters in 2015 end on April 4, 2015, July 4, 2015, October 3, 2015, and December 31, 2015, respectively. The four fiscal quarters in 2014 ended on March 29, 2014, June 28, 2014, September 27, 2014, and December 31, 2014, respectively. Recently Issued Accounting Guidance In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statements presentation.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Disclosure
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Text Block]	Note 2 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business acquired over the fair value of the related net assets at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized but rather tested for impairment at least annually. These impairment tests must be performed more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The Company's business segments (see Note 10) represent its reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes. In light of a sustained decline in market capitalization for Vishay and its peer group companies, and other factors (including the cost reduction programs announced during the third fiscal quarter as described in Note 3), Vishay determined that interim goodwill and indefinite-lived impairment tests were required as of the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2015. Prior to completing the interim assessment of goodwill for impairment, the Company performed a recoverability test of certain depreciable and amortizable long-lived assets. As a result of those assessments, it was determined that the depreciable and amortizable assets associated with the Company's Capella business were not recoverable, and the Company recorded impairment charges totaling $57,600 to write-down the related assets to their fair value. After completing step one of the goodwill impairment test, it was determined that the estimated fair value of the Capacitors reporting unit was less than the net book value of that reporting unit, requiring the completion of the second step of the impairment evaluation. The estimated fair value of the Resistors & Inductors and Optoelectronic Components reporting units exceeded the net book value of those reporting units by ratios of 2.0x and 1.3x, respectively, and no second step was required for those reporting units. Upon completion of the step two analysis for the Capacitors reporting unit, the Company recorded a full goodwill impairment charge of $5,380. As part of these analyses, the Company determined that its Siliconix tradenames, with a carrying value of $20,359, were not impaired and will continue to be reported as indefinite-lived intangible assets. The estimated fair value of the Siliconix tradenames exceeded the carrying value by a narrow margin. They will continue to be closely monitored for impairment. The fair value of long-lived assets is measured primarily using present value techniques based on projected cash flows from the asset group. The evaluation of the recoverability of long-lived assets, and the determination of their fair value, requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include, but are not limited to: the identification of the asset group at the lowest level of independent cash flows and the principal asset of the group; the discount rate; terminal growth rates; and forecasts of revenue, operating income, depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures. The fair value of indefinite-lived trademarks is measured as the discounted cash flow savings realized from owning such tradenames and not having to pay a royalty for their use. The evaluation of the fair value of indefinite-lived trademarks requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include, but are not limited to: the assumed market-royalty rate; the discount rate; terminal growth rates; and forecasts of revenue. The fair value of reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes is measured primarily using present value techniques based on projected cash flows from the reporting unit. The calculated results are evaluated for reasonableness using comparable company data. The determination of the fair value of the reporting units and the allocation of that value to individual assets and liabilities within those reporting units requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include, but are not limited to: the selection of appropriate peer group companies; control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industries in which the Company competes; the discount rate; terminal growth rates; and forecasts of revenue, operating income, depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures. The allocation requires several analyses to determine fair value of assets and liabilities including, among others, completed technology, tradenames, customer relationships, and certain property and equipment. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual financial results could differ from those estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on either the fair value of the reporting unit or the amount of the goodwill impairment charge; could have a significant impact on the conclusion that an asset group's carrying value is recoverable, that an indefinite-lived asset is not impaired, or the determination of any impairment charge if it was determined that the asset values were indeed impaired. The Company performs its annual goodwill and indefinite-lived impairment test as of the first day of the fiscal fourth quarter. The interim impairment test performed as of October 3, 2015, the last day of the third fiscal quarter, was effectively the annual impairment test for 2015. If financial conditions deteriorate, an additional interim assessment may be required in the fourth fiscal quarter. The recorded impairment charges are noncash in nature and do not affect Vishay's liquidity, cash flows from operating activities, or debt covenants, and will not have a material impact on future operations. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 was as follows: Optoelectronic Components Resistors & Inductors Capacitors Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 96,849 $ 42,146 $ 5,364 $ 144,359 Goodwill impairment charges - - (5,380 ) (5,380 ) Exchange rate effects - (592 ) 16 (576 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ $96,849 $ 41,554 $ - $ 138,403 Following the impairment charges recorded in the third fiscal quarter of 2015, the other intangible assets are as follows: October 3, December 31, 2015 2014 Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Definite-lived): Patents and acquired technology $ 93,786 $ 108,190 Capitalized software 53,197 53,369 Customer relationships 85,526 153,853 Tradenames 35,758 39,612 Non-competition agreements 2,267 2,283 270,534 357,307 Accumulated amortization: Patents and acquired technology (74,959 ) (71,700 ) Capitalized software (46,976 ) (45,979 ) Customer relationships (36,359 ) (50,630 ) Tradenames (23,052 ) (21,384 ) Non-competition agreements (1,769 ) (1,360 ) (183,115 ) (191,053 ) Net Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization 87,419 166,254 Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Indefinite-lived): Tradenames 20,359 20,359 $ 107,778 186,613 Estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets on the balance sheet at October 3, 2015 for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2015 and the next four years is as follows: 2015 $ 4,135 2016 15,314 2017 13,162 2018 9,180 2019 5,343

Restructuring and Related Activ

Restructuring and Related Activities	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities	Note 3 – Restructuring and Related Activities The Company places a strong emphasis on controlling its costs. Historically, the Company's primary cost reduction technique was through the transfer of production to the extent possible from high-labor-cost countries, such as the United States and Western Europe, to lower-labor-cost countries, such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, India, Malaysia, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, and the Philippines. Between 2001 and 2009, the Company recorded, in the consolidated statements of operations, restructuring and severance costs and related asset write-downs in order to reduce its cost structure going forward. The Company also incurred significant costs to restructure and integrate acquired businesses, which were included in the cost of the acquisitions under then-applicable GAAP. The Company did not initiate any new restructuring projects in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, or 2010. On October 28, 2013, the Company announced various cost reduction programs as part of its continuous efforts to improve efficiency and operating performance. The cash costs of these programs, primarily severance, are expected to be approximately $32,000. Complete implementation of all of the programs is expected to occur before the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2016. Many of the severance costs will be recognized ratably over the required stay periods. On August 3, 2015, the Company announced additional global cost reduction programs as part of its continuous efforts to improve efficiency and operating performance. These programs include a facility closure in the Netherlands that was previously announced in the second fiscal quarter of 2015. The cash costs of these programs, primarily severance, are expected to aggregate to approximately $30,000. Complete implementation of these programs is expected to occur before the end of 2017. The following table summarizes restructuring and related expenses which were recognized and reported on a separate line in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations: Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 MOSFETs Enhanced Competitiveness Program $ 1,445 $ 1,522 $ 3,737 $ 4,741 Voluntary Separation / Retirement Program - (94 ) 77 12,105 Modules Production Transfer Program - 2,080 - 2,080 Global Cost Reduction Programs 879 - 5,580 - Total $ 2,324 $ 3,508 $ 9,394 $ 18,926 MOSFETs Enhanced Competitiveness Program Over a period of approximately 2 years and in a series of discrete steps, the manufacture of wafers for a substantial share of products will be transferred into a more cost-efficient fab. As a consequence, certain other manufacturing currently occurring in-house will be transferred to third-party foundries. The total severance costs associated with these initiatives are expected to be approximately $16,000. Employees generally must remain with the Company during the production transfer period. Accordingly, the Company will accrue these severance costs ratably over the respective employees' remaining service periods. The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2013 $ 2,328 Cash paid (267 ) Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 2,061 Expense recorded in 2014 6,025 Cash paid (856 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 7,230 Expense recorded in 2015 3,737 Cash paid (400 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 10,567 Severance benefits are generally paid in a lump sum at cessation of employment. The entire amount of the liability is considered current and is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets. Voluntary Separation / Retirement Program The voluntary separation / early retirement program was offered to employees worldwide who were eligible because they met job classification, age, and years-of-service criteria as of October 31, 2013. The program benefits vary by country and job classification, but generally include a cash loyalty bonus based on years of service. All employees eligible for the program have been identified, and have left or will leave the Company after the expiration of their respective transition periods. These employees generally were not aligned with any particular segment. The effective separation / retirement date for most employees who accepted the offer was June 30, 2014 or earlier, with a few exceptions to allow for a transition period. The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2013 $ 486 Cash paid (98 ) Foreign currency translation 3 Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 391 Expense recorded in 2014 12,792 Cash paid (8,054 ) Foreign currency translation (455 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 4,674 Expense recorded in 2015 77 Cash paid (2,761 ) Foreign currency translation (234 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 1,756 The payment terms vary by country, but generally are paid in a lump sum at cessation of employment. Certain participants are being paid in installments. The entire amount of the liability is considered current and is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Modules Production Transfer In an effort to reduce costs and streamline production of its module products within its Diodes segment, the Company committed to two smaller cost reduction programs related to the transferring of production of certain of its products. The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2014 $ 2,080 Cash paid (464 ) Foreign currency translation (121 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,495 Cash paid (567 ) Foreign currency translation (105 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 823 Severance benefits are generally paid in a lump sum at cessation of employment. The entire amount of the liability is considered current and is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets. Global Cost Reduction Programs The global cost reduction programs announced in 2015 include a plan to reduce selling, general, and administrative costs company-wide, and targeted streamlining and consolidation of production for certain product lines within its Capacitors and Resistors & Inductors segments. The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2015 $ 5,580 Cash paid (410 ) Foreign currency translation (19 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 5,151 The following table summarizes the expense recognized by segment related to this program: Diodes $ 48 Resistors & Inductors 480 Capacitors 4,719 Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses 333 Total $ 5,580 Severance benefits are generally paid in a lump sum at cessation of employment. The entire amount of the liability is considered current and is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 4 – Income Taxes The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rates for the periods ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 reflect the Company's expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company's earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates. During the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits increased by $130 on a net basis, principally due to increases for tax positions taken in prior periods and interest, offset by a decrease due to foreign currency effects. During 2014, the Company borrowed $53,000 on its revolving credit facility to achieve future flexibility given the legal entity and the financial structure utilized for the Capella Microsystems Inc. ("Capella") acquisition. Subsequent to the acquisition of the noncontrolling interests in Capella on December 31, 2014, the Company planned to repatriate cash from the 2014 earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries to the United States primarily to repay those borrowings on the revolving credit facility, and also to realign the acquired entity structure to have Capella's U.S. subsidiary directly owned by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. The tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2014 included all U.S. federal and state income taxes, incremental foreign income taxes, and withholding taxes payable related to that anticipated repatriation transaction. During the second fiscal quarter of 2015, we reduced the balance of the revolving credit facility by approximately $45,000 using cash that was repatriated. The final $11,000 from this repatriation transaction was repatriated in the third fiscal quarter of 2015 and used to further reduce the balance of the revolving credit facility, although some amounts were redrawn from the credit facility for other corporate purposes.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 5 – Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following: October 3, 2015 December 31, 2014 Credit facility $ 173,000 $ 200,000 Exchangeable unsecured notes, due 2102 38,642 38,642 Convertible senior debentures, due 2040 105,719 103,841 Convertible senior debentures, due 2041 54,278 53,249 Convertible senior debentures, due 2042 60,127 59,190 431,766 454,922 Less current portion - - $ 431,766 $ 454,922 Convertible Senior Debentures Vishay currently has three issuances of convertible senior debentures outstanding with generally congruent terms. The quarterly cash dividend program of the Company results in adjustments to the conversion rate and effective conversion price for each issuance of the Company's convertible senior debentures effective as of the ex-dividend date of each cash dividend. The following table summarizes some key facts and terms regarding the three series of outstanding convertible senior debentures following the adjustment made to the conversion rate of the debentures on the ex-dividend date of the August 31, 2015 dividend payment: Due 2040 Due 2041 Due 2042 Issuance date November 9, 2010 May 13, 2011 May 31, 2012 Maturity date November 15, 2040 May 15, 2041 June 1, 2042 Principal amount $ 275,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Cash coupon rate (per annum) 2.25 % 2.25 % 2.25 % Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at issuance (per annum) 8.00 % 8.375 % 7.50 % Conversion rate effective August 31, 2015 (per $1 principal amount) 74.3326 54.2441 87.3974 Effective conversion price effective August 31, 2015 (per share) $ 13.45 $ 18.44 $ 11.44 130% of the conversion price (per share) $ 17.49 $ 23.97 $ 14.87 Call date November 20, 2020 May 20, 2021 June 7, 2022 Prior to three months before the maturity date, the holders may only convert their debentures under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter after the first full quarter subsequent to issuance, if the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the debentures falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay's common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; (3) Vishay calls any or all of the debentures for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the third scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. Based on an evaluation of the conversion criteria at October 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, none of the convertible senior debentures due 2040, due 2041, or due 2042 were convertible. The conversion criteria of the debentures will continue to be evaluated and the debentures may become convertible in the future. At the direction of the Company's Board of Directors, the Company intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amount of the convertible debentures in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of the Company's common stock. The Company intends to finance the principal amount of any converted debentures using borrowings under its credit facility. GAAP requires an issuer to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods. The resulting discount on the debt is amortized as non-cash interest expense in future periods. The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures are reflected in the Company's consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows: Principal amount of the debentures Unamortized discount Embedded derivative Carrying value of liability component Equity component - net carrying value October 3, 2015 Due 2040 $ 275,000 (170,111 ) 830 $ 105,719 $ 110,094 Due 2041 $ 150,000 (96,292 ) 570 $ 54,278 $ 62,246 Due 2042 $ 150,000 (90,255 ) 382 $ 60,127 $ 57,874 Total $ 575,000 $ (356,658 ) $ 1,782 $ 220,124 $ 230,214 December 31, 2014 Due 2040 $ 275,000 (171,685 ) 526 $ 103,841 $ 110,094 Due 2041 $ 150,000 (97,092 ) 341 $ 53,249 $ 62,246 Due 2042 $ 150,000 (91,048 ) 238 $ 59,190 $ 57,874 Total $ 575,000 $ (359,825 ) $ 1,105 $ 216,280 $ 230,214 Interest is payable on the debentures semi-annually at the cash coupon rate; however, the remaining debt discount is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using an effective annual interest rate equal to the Company's estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of issuance. In addition to ordinary interest, contingent interest will accrue in certain circumstances relating to the trading price of the debentures and under certain other circumstances beginning ten years subsequent to issuance. Interest expense related to the debentures is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the fiscal quarters ended: Contractual coupon interest Non-cash amortization of debt discount Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs Non-cash change in value of derivative liability Total interest expense related to the debentures October 3, 2015 Due 2040 $ 1,547 535 22 198 $ 2,302 Due 2041 $ 844 272 12 92 $ 1,220 Due 2042 $ 844 270 13 105 $ 1,232 Total $ 3,235 $ 1,077 $ 47 $ 395 $ 4,754 September 27, 2014 Due 2040 $ 1,547 495 22 93 $ 2,157 Due 2041 $ 844 251 11 (29 ) $ 1,077 Due 2042 $ 844 251 13 13 $ 1,121 Total $ 3,235 $ 997 $ 46 $ 77 $ 4,355 Interest expense related to the debentures is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the nine fiscal months ended: Contractual coupon interest Non-cash amortization of debt discount Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs Non-cash change in value of derivative liability Total interest expense related to the debentures October 3, 2015 Due 2040 $ 4,641 1,574 66 304 $ 6,585 Due 2041 $ 2,532 800 36 229 $ 3,597 Due 2042 $ 2,532 793 40 144 $ 3,509 Total $ 9,705 $ 3,167 $ 142 $ 677 $ 13,691 September 27, 2014 Due 2040 $ 4,641 1,456 66 62 $ 6,225 Due 2041 $ 2,532 737 35 (35 ) $ 3,269 Due 2042 $ 2,532 737 40 12 $ 3,321 Total $ 9,705 $ 2,930 $ 141 $ 39 $ 12,815

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Other Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense)	Note 6 – Other Income (Expense) On August 12, 2015, a major explosion occurred in the port of Tianjin, China. Vishay owns and operates a diodes manufacturing facility in Tianjin near the port. The shockwave of the explosion resulted in some damage to the facility and caused a temporary shutdown. Full production resumed on September 8, 2015. As a result of this incident, through the end of the third fiscal quarter, the Company estimates that it has incurred $9,645 for inventory, property, and equipment damage (at net book value) and related repair and clean-up costs. As of October 3, 2015, the Company has recorded a receivable of $4,295 for amounts which are probable of recovery under its insurance policies. The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the fiscal quarter and nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 include, as a separate line item, a loss of $5,350 related to these items, which represents the insurance deductible and certain costs which are potentially not recoverable. The Company's insurance coverage generally provides for replacement cost of damaged items. Any amount expected to be received in excess of the book value of the damaged item will be treated as a gain, but will not be recorded until contingencies are resolved. The Company also believes that it has valid claims under its business interruption insurance policies, but those claims cannot be quantified at this time. The Company will not record a receivable for business interruption claims until all contingencies have been resolved.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Note 7 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The cumulative balance of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax effects allocated to each component are as follows: Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items Currency translation adjustment Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ (155,760 ) $ 84,703 1,917 $ (69,140 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications - (57,174 ) (1,424 ) $ (58,598 ) Tax effect - - 498 $ 498 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax - (57,174 ) (926 ) $ (58,100 ) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI 9,548 - (680 ) $ 8,868 Tax effect (3,052 ) - 238 $ (2,814 ) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax 6,496 - (442 ) $ 6,054 Net other comprehensive income (loss) $ 6,496 $ (57,174 ) $ (1,368 ) $ (52,046 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ (149,264 ) $ 27,529 $ 549 $ (121,186 ) Reclassifications of pension and other post-retirement actuarial items out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (See Note 8 for further information). The amount of unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities reclassified out of AOCI as a result of sales of securities held by the Company's rabbi trust used to fund a deferred compensation plan was $680 for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015. These reclassifications are recorded as a component of compensation expense within Selling, General, and Administrative expenses on our consolidated condensed statements of operations. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes Vishay's proportionate share of other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method.

Pensions and Other Postretireme

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits	Note 8 – Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits The Company maintains various retirement benefit plans. Defined Benefit Pension Plans The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the third fiscal quarters of 2015 and 2014 for the Company's defined benefit pension plans: Fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015 Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Net service cost $ - $ 812 $ - $ 826 Interest cost 2,915 1,412 3,313 2,149 Expected return on plan assets (3,391 ) (448 ) (3,578 ) (534 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 16 - (23 ) 1 Amortization of losses 2,048 1,278 1,507 677 Curtailment and settlement losses - - 15,588 - Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,588 $ 3,054 $ 16,807 $ 3,119 The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 for the Company's defined benefit pension plans: Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 Nine fiscal months ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Net service cost $ - $ 2,467 $ - $ 2,481 Interest cost 8,743 4,263 10,981 6,525 Expected return on plan assets (10,174 ) (1,358 ) (11,694 ) (1,591 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 48 - (69 ) 3 Amortization of losses 6,144 3,859 5,127 2,055 Curtailment and settlement losses - - 15,588 - Net periodic benefit cost $ 4,761 $ 9,231 $ 19,933 $ 9,473 During the third fiscal quarter of 2014, the Company executed two partial-settlement transactions to reduce the risk associated with its U.S. qualified pension obligations. These transactions included the purchase of annuity contracts for approximately 700 participants pursuant to an arrangement inherited in a past acquisition and a special limited-time voluntary lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who were deferred vested participants of the plan not currently receiving periodic payments of their pension benefit. A total of 800 participants accepted the voluntary lump-sum offer. The plan is no longer obligated to pay any benefits to the 1,500 participants covered by these two settlement transactions. These former participants represented approximately 23% of the total participants prior to executing these transactions. As a result of these transactions, the projected benefit obligation, plan assets, and funded status were remeasured on the dates of the respective settlements. The plan assets consisted of equity securities, fixed income securities, and real estate investments. These transactions reduced the U.S. projected benefit obligation by approximately $59,400, and were funded entirely with plan assets. These transactions also resulted in the recognition of non-cash settlement charges aggregating $15,588, representing previously unrecognized actuarial items. These non-cash charges are presented on a separate line in the consolidated condensed statements of operations. In the second fiscal quarter of 2015, the Company began the process of terminating the Vishay Retirement Plan, the Company's U.S. qualified pension plan. Plan participants will not be adversely affected by the plan termination, but rather will have their benefits either converted into a lump sum cash payment or an annuity contract placed with an insurance carrier. The completion of this proposed termination and settlement is contingent upon the receipt of a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and meeting certain IRS and Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation ("PBGC") requirements, which is expected to take at least one year. As of the last fiscal year-end measurement date (December 31, 2014), the Vishay Retirement Plan was fully-funded on a GAAP basis. In order to terminate the plan in accordance with IRS and PBGC requirements, the Company is required to fully fund the plan on a termination basis and will commit to contribute the additional assets necessary to do so. The amount necessary to do so is not yet known, but is currently estimated to be between zero and $35,000. Other Postretirement Benefits The following table shows the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the third fiscal quarters of 2015 and 2014 for the Company's other postretirement benefit plans: Fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015 Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Service cost $ 31 $ 69 $ 29 $ 77 Interest cost 83 37 88 61 Amortization of prior service (credit) (209 ) - (206 ) - Amortization of losses (gains) 22 19 (35 ) 9 Net periodic benefit cost $ (73 ) $ 125 $ (124 ) $ 147 The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 for the Company's other postretirement benefit plans: Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 Nine fiscal months ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Service cost $ 91 $ 206 $ 87 $ 235 Interest cost 250 110 264 187 Amortization of prior service (credit) (627 ) - (618 ) - Amortization of losses (gains) 67 57 (105 ) 29 Net periodic benefit cost $ (219 ) $ 373 $ (372 ) $ 451

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 9 – Stock-Based Compensation The Company has various stockholder-approved programs which allow for the grant of stock-based compensation to officers, employees, and non-employee directors of the Company. The amount of compensation cost related to stock-based payment transactions is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company determines compensation cost for restricted stock units ("RSUs"), phantom stock units, and restricted stock based on the grant-date fair value of the underlying common stock adjusted for expected dividends paid over the required vesting period for non-participating awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the period that an officer, employee, or non-employee director provides service in exchange for the award. The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense recognized: Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Stock options $ - $ - $ - - Restricted stock units 933 (42 ) 2,771 1,572 Phantom stock units - - 141 131 Total $ 933 $ (42 ) $ 2,912 1,703 The Company recognizes compensation cost for RSUs that are expected to vest and records cumulative adjustments in the period that the expectation changes. The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at October 3, 2015 (amortization periods in years) Unrecognized Compensation Cost Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods Stock options $ - 0.0 Restricted stock units 8,547 1.2 Phantom stock units - 0.0 Total $ 8,547 Unrecognized compensation cost presented in the table above includes $2,935 of unrecognized compensation cost for performance-based RSUs that are not currently expected to vest and for which no compensation cost is currently being recognized. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan The Company's 2007 Stock Incentive Program (the "2007 Program"), as amended and restated, permits the grant of up to 6,500,000 shares of restricted stock, unrestricted stock, RSUs, stock options, and phantom stock units, to officers, employees, and non-employee directors of the Company. Such instruments are available for grant until May 20, 2024. Restricted Stock Units RSU activity under the 2007 Program as of October 3, 2015 and changes during the nine fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of RSUs in thousands) Number of RSUs Weighted Average Grant-date Fair Value per Unit Outstanding: January 1, 2015 1,147 $ 12.75 Granted 349 13.60 Vested* (162 ) 11.34 Cancelled or forfeited (276 ) 12.88 Outstanding at October 3, 2015 1,058 $ 13.21 Expected to vest at October 3, 2015 836 * The number of RSUs vested includes shares that the Company withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements. The number of performance-based RSUs that are scheduled to vest increases ratably based on the achievement of defined performance criteria between the established target and maximum levels. RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria are expected to vest as follows (number of RSUs in thousands) Vesting Date Expected to Vest Not Expected to Vest Total January 1, 2016 - 222 222 January 1, 2017 192 - 192 January 1, 2018 202 - 202 Phantom Stock Units The 2007 Program authorizes the grant of phantom stock units to the extent provided for in the Company's employment agreements with certain executives. Each phantom stock unit entitles the recipient to receive a share of common stock at the individual's termination of employment or any other future date specified in the applicable employment agreement. Phantom stock units participate in dividend distribution on the same basis as the Company's common stock and Class B common stock. Dividend equivalents are issued in the form of additional units of phantom stock. The phantom stock units are fully vested at all times. Phantom stock unit activity under the phantom stock plan as of October 3, 2015 and changes during the nine fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of phantom stock units in thousands) Number of units Grant-date Fair Value per Unit Outstanding: January 1, 2015 119 Granted 10 $ 14.09 Dividend equivalents issued 2 Redeemed for common stock - Outstanding at October 3, 2015 131 Stock Options In addition to stock options outstanding pursuant to the 2007 Program, during the periods presented, the Company had stock options outstanding under previous stockholder-approved stock option programs. These programs are more fully described in Note 12 to the Company's consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. No additional options may be granted pursuant to these programs. At December 31, 2014 and October 3, 2015, there were 105,000 options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $15.38. At October 3, 2015, the weighted average remaining contractual life of all outstanding options was 1.57 years. At October 3, 2015, there were no unvested options outstanding. The pretax aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the closing stock price on the last trading day of the third fiscal quarter of 2015 of $9.81 per share and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on October 3, 2015 was zero because all outstanding options have exercise prices in excess of market value. This amount changes based on changes in the market value of the Company's common stock. During the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015, no options were exercised.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 10 – Segment Information Vishay operates, and its chief operating decision maker makes strategic and operating decisions with regards to assessing performance and allocating resources based on, five reporting segments: MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors & Inductors, and Capacitors. The Company evaluates business segment performance on operating income, exclusive of certain items ("segment operating income"). Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income. The Company's calculation of segment operating income excludes such selling, general, and administrative costs as global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administration groups, as well as restructuring and severance costs, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges, and other items. Management believes that evaluating segment performance excluding such items is meaningful because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. These items represent reconciling items between segment operating income and consolidated operating income. Business segment assets are the owned or allocated assets used by each business. The following tables set forth business segment information: MOSFETs Diodes Optoelectronic Components Resistors & Inductors Capacitors Total Fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015: Product Sales $ 109,446 $ 123,922 $ 70,008 $ 172,995 $ 83,547 $ 559,918 Royalty Revenues - - - 736 - $ 736 Total Revenue $ 109,446 $ 123,922 $ 70,008 $ 173,731 $ 83,547 $ 560,654 Gross Margin $ 16,795 $ 27,508 $ 22,969 $ 49,843 $ 13,029 $ 130,144 Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014: Product Sales $ 121,631 $ 151,444 $ 67,549 $ 189,419 $ 107,105 $ 637,148 Royalty Revenues 28 - - 1,035 - $ 1,063 Total Revenue $ 121,659 $ 151,444 $ 67,549 $ 190,454 $ 107,105 $ 638,211 Gross Margin $ 17,384 $ 36,135 $ 24,585 $ 59,581 $ 20,707 $ 158,392 Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015: Product Sales $ 322,553 $ 399,155 $ 211,610 $ 538,173 $ 270,474 $ 1,741,965 Royalty Revenues 11 - - 2,584 - $ 2,595 Total Revenue $ 322,564 $ 399,155 $ 211,610 $ 540,757 $ 270,474 $ 1,744,560 Gross Margin $ 45,261 $ 88,998 $ 69,483 $ 162,034 $ 50,888 $ 416,664 Nine fiscal months ended September 27, 2014: Product Sales $ 358,715 $ 437,944 $ 188,305 $ 569,944 $ 324,360 $ 1,879,268 Royalty Revenues 127 - - 3,123 - $ 3,250 Total Revenue $ 358,842 $ 437,944 $ 188,305 $ 573,067 $ 324,360 $ 1,882,518 Gross Margin $ 48,872 $ 100,606 $ 68,610 $ 181,096 $ 68,584 $ 467,768 Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Operating margin reconciliation: MOSFETs $ 6,839 $ 7,824 $ 16,506 $ 19,804 Diodes 21,628 29,720 70,641 80,908 Optoelectronic Components 17,673 20,571 53,923 56,920 Resistors & Inductors 41,404 50,194 135,399 152,499 Capacitors 7,618 14,482 33,968 49,945 Restructuring and Severance Costs (2,324 ) (3,508 ) (9,394 ) (18,926 ) Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets (62,980 ) - (62,980 ) - U.S. pension settlement charges - (15,588 ) - (15,588 ) Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (54,013 ) (58,236 ) (170,490 ) (179,608 ) Consolidated Operating Income $ (24,155 ) $ 45,459 $ 67,573 $ 145,954

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Note 11 – Earnings Per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands) Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Numerator: Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Net earnings (loss) $ (27,666 ) $ 26,971 $ 29,301 $ 88,423 Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings: Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax - 14 50 44 Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Net earnings (loss) $ (27,666 ) $ 26,985 $ 29,351 $ 88,467 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Weighted average shares 147,570 147,451 147,570 147,447 Outstanding phantom stock units 131 118 130 118 Adjusted weighted average shares 147,701 147,569 147,700 147,565 Effect of dilutive securities: Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments - 7,702 3,692 6,332 Restricted stock units - 267 213 237 Other - 8 2 8 Dilutive potential common shares - 7,977 3,907 6,577 Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Adjusted weighted average shares 147,701 155,546 151,607 154,142 Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $ (0.19 ) $ 0.18 $ 0.20 $ 0.60 Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $ (0.19 ) $ 0.17 $ 0.19 $ 0.57 Diluted earnings per share for the periods presented do not reflect the following weighted average potential common shares that would have an antidilutive effect or have unsatisfied performance conditions (in thousands) Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Convertible and exchangeable notes: Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2040 20,364 - 13,537 - Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2041 8,106 7,925 8,063 7,927 Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2042 13,060 - 4,353 - Exchangeable Unsecured Notes, due 2102 2,512 - - - Weighted average employee stock options 105 77 96 77 Weighted average other 1,059 710 768 705 In periods in which they are dilutive, if the potential common shares related to the exchangeable notes are included in the computation, the related interest savings, net of tax, assuming conversion/exchange is added to the net earnings used to compute earnings per share. The Company's convertible debt instruments are only convertible for specified periods upon the occurrence of certain events. None of the conversion criteria were met for the periods presented. In periods that the debentures are not convertible, the certain conditions which could trigger conversion of the remaining debentures have been deemed to be non-substantive, and accordingly, the Company has always assumed the conversion of these instruments in its diluted earnings per share computation during periods in which they are dilutive. At the direction of its Board of Directors, the Company intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amounts of the convertible senior debentures, due 2040, due 2041, and due 2042, in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of Vishay common stock. Accordingly, the debentures are included in the diluted earnings per share computation using the "treasury stock method" (similar to options and warrants) rather than the "if converted method" otherwise required for convertible debt. Under the "treasury stock method," Vishay calculates the number of shares issuable under the terms of the debentures based on the average market price of Vishay common stock during the period, and that number is included in the total diluted shares figure for the period. If the average market price is less than $13.45, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2040, if the average market price is less than $18.44, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2041, and if the average market price is less than $11.44, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2042.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements The fair value measurement accounting guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy of the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own assumptions. An asset or liability's classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no changes in the classification of any financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy in the periods presented. The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis: Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 October 3, 2015: Assets: Assets held in rabbi trusts $ 38,623 $ 25,064 $ 13,559 $ - Available for sale securities $ 3,971 3,971 - - $ 42,594 $ 29,035 $ 13,559 $ - Liabilities: Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040 $ (830 ) $ - $ - $ (830 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041 $ (570 ) - - (570 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2042 $ (382 ) - - (382 ) $ (1,782 ) $ - $ - $ (1,782 ) December 31, 2014: Assets: Assets held in rabbi trusts $ 40,270 $ 26,853 13,417 $ - Available for sale securities $ 15,432 4,439 10,993 - $ 55,702 $ 31,292 $ 24,410 $ - Liabilities: Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040 $ (526 ) $ - $ - $ (526 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041 $ (341 ) - - (341 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2042 $ (238 ) - - (238 ) $ (1,105 ) $ - $ - $ (1,105 ) In accordance with ASC Subtopic 350-20, and as described in Note 2, the Company performed a nonrecurring fair value measurement of its Capacitors segment goodwill balance. As a result of the fair value measurement, the goodwill of the Capacitors segment with a carrying value of was $5,380 was written down to its implied value of zero, resulting in an impairment charge of $5,380, recorded in the accompanying consolidated condensed statement of operations. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 360-10, and as described in Note 2, the Company performed a nonrecurring fair value measurement of its Capella business long-lived assets. As a result of the fair value measurement, the long-lived assets of its Capella business with carrying values of $68,500, were written down to their fair values of $10,900, resulting in a total impairment charge of $57,600, recorded in the accompanying consolidated condensed statement of operations. The Company's nonrecurring fair value measurements of goodwill and long-lived assets held and used are considered Level 3 measurements. See Note 2 for further information on the measurements and inputs. The Company maintains non-qualified trusts, referred to as "rabbi" trusts, to fund payments under deferred compensation and non-qualified pension plans. Rabbi trust assets consist primarily of marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale and company-owned life insurance assets. The marketable securities held in the rabbi trusts are valued using quoted market prices on the last business day of the period. The company-owned life insurance assets are valued in consultation with the Company's insurance brokers using the value of underlying assets of the insurance contracts. The fair value measurement of the marketable securities held in the rabbi trust is considered a Level 1 measurement and the measurement of the company-owned life insurance assets is considered a Level 2 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The Company holds available for sale investments in debt securities that are intended to fund a portion of its pension and other postretirement benefit obligations outside of the United States. The investments are valued based on quoted market prices on the last business day of the year. The fair value measurement of the investments is considered a Level 1 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The convertible senior debentures, due 2040, due 2041, and due 2042, issued by the Company on November 9, 2010, May 13, 2011, and May 31, 2012, respectively, contain embedded derivative features that GAAP requires to be bifurcated and remeasured each reporting period. Each quarter, the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative features, if any, is recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of operations. The Company uses a derivative valuation model to derive the value of the embedded derivative features. Key inputs into this valuation model are the Company's current stock price, risk-free interest rates, the stock dividend yield, the stock volatility, and the debentures' credit spread over LIBOR. The first three aforementioned inputs are based on observable market data and are considered Level 2 inputs while the last two aforementioned inputs are unobservable and thus require management's judgment and are considered Level 3 inputs. The fair value measurement is considered a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The Company enters into forward contracts with a highly-rated financial institution to mitigate the foreign currency risk associated with intercompany loans denominated in a currency other than the legal entity's functional currency. The notional amount of the forward contracts was $29,000 as of October 3, 2015. The forward contracts settle monthly and are expected to be renewed at the Company's discretion on a monthly basis until the intercompany loans are repaid. The forward contracts were renewed on the last day of the third fiscal quarter. We have not designated the forward contracts as hedges for accounting purposes, and as such the change in the fair value of the contracts is recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations as a component of other income (expense). The Company estimates the fair value of the forward contracts based on applicable and commonly used pricing models using current market information and is considered a Level 2 measurement within the fair value hierachy. Due to the timing of the renewal of the forward contracts, the value of the forward contracts was immaterial as of October 3, 2015. The Company does not utilize derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. The fair value of the long-term debt, excluding the derivative liabilities, at October 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is approximately $665,000 and $853,500, respectively, compared to its carrying value, excluding the derivative liabilities, of $429,984, and $453,817, respectively. The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a combination of quoted market prices for similar financing arrangements and expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, which are considered Level 2 inputs. At October 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company's short-term investments were comprised of time deposits with financial institutions that have maturities that exceed 90 days from the date of acquisition; however they all mature within one year from the respective balance sheet dates. The short-term investments acquired in the 2014 Capella acquisition fully matured in the third fiscal quarter of 2015. The assets were accounted for as available for sale instruments, at fair value. The Company's remaining short-term investments are accounted for as held-to-maturity debt instruments, at amortized cost, which approximates their fair value. The investments are funded with excess cash not expected to be needed for operations prior to maturity; therefore, the Company believes it has the intent and ability to hold the short-term investments until maturity. At each reporting date, the Company performs an evaluation to determine if any unrealized losses are other-than-temporary. No other-than-temporary impairments have been recognized on these securities, and there are no unrecognized holding gains or losses for these securities during the periods presented. There have been no transfers to or from the held-to-maturity classification. All decreases in the account balance are due to returns of principal at the securities' maturity dates. Interest on the securities is recognized as interest income when earned. At October 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company's cash and cash equivalents were comprised of demand deposits, time deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased, and money market funds. The Company estimates the fair value of its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments using level 2 inputs. Based on the current interest rates for similar investments with comparable credit risk and time to maturity, the fair value of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, and held-to-maturity short-term investments approximate the carrying amounts reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets. The Company's financial instruments also include accounts receivable, short-term notes payable, and accounts payable. The carrying amounts for these financial instruments reported in the consolidated condensed balance sheets approximate their fair values.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Fiscal Period, Policy	The Company reports interim financial information for 13-week periods beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday, except for the first fiscal quarter, which always begins on January 1, and the fourth fiscal quarter, which always ends on December 31. The four fiscal quarters in 2015 end on April 4, 2015, July 4, 2015, October 3, 2015, and December 31, 2015, respectively. The four fiscal quarters in 2014 ended on March 29, 2014, June 28, 2014, September 27, 2014, and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Guidance In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments

Income Taxes (Policies)

Income Taxes (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income tax Rate Description	The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rates for the periods ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 reflect the Company's expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company's earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates.

Stock-Based Compensation (Polic

Stock-Based Compensation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	The amount of compensation cost related to stock-based payment transactions is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company determines compensation cost for restricted stock units ("RSUs"), phantom stock units, and restricted stock based on the grant-date fair value of the underlying common stock adjusted for expected dividends paid over the required vesting period for non-participating awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the period that an officer, employee, or non-employee director provides service in exchange for the award.

Segment Information (Policies)

Segment Information (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Vishay operates, and its chief operating decision maker makes strategic and operating decisions with regards to assessing performance and allocating resources based on, five reporting segments: MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors & Inductors, and Capacitors. The Company evaluates business segment performance on operating income, exclusive of certain items ("segment operating income"). Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income. The Company's calculation of segment operating income excludes such selling, general, and administrative costs as global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administration groups, as well as restructuring and severance costs, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment charges, and other items. Management believes that evaluating segment performance excluding such items is meaningful because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. These items represent reconciling items between segment operating income and consolidated operating income. Business segment assets are the owned or allocated assets used by each business.

Earnings Per Share (Policies)

Earnings Per Share (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Discussion on convertible debt included in computation of earnings per share diluted	The Company's convertible debt instruments are only convertible for specified periods upon the occurrence of certain events. None of the conversion criteria were met for the periods presented. In periods that the debentures are not convertible, the certain conditions which could trigger conversion of the remaining debentures have been deemed to be non-substantive, and accordingly, the Company has always assumed the conversion of these instruments in its diluted earnings per share computation during periods in which they are dilutive. At the direction of its Board of Directors, the Company intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amounts of the convertible senior debentures, due 2040, due 2041, and due 2042, in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of Vishay common stock. Accordingly, the debentures are included in the diluted earnings per share computation using the "treasury stock method" (similar to options and warrants) rather than the "if converted method" otherwise required for convertible debt. Under the "treasury stock method," Vishay calculates the number of shares issuable under the terms of the debentures based on the average market price of Vishay common stock during the period, and that number is included in the total diluted shares figure for the period. If the average market price is less than $13.45, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2040, if the average market price is less than $18.44, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2041, and if the average market price is less than $11.44, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2042.

Fair Value Measurements (Polici

Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	The fair value measurement accounting guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy of the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's own assumptions. An asset or liability's classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no changes in the classification of any financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy in the periods presented.

Goodwill and Other Intangible26

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Disclosure
Goodwill rollforward	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 was as follows: Optoelectronic Components Resistors & Inductors Capacitors Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ 96,849 $ 42,146 $ 5,364 $ 144,359 Goodwill impairment charges - - (5,380 ) (5,380 ) Exchange rate effects - (592 ) 16 (576 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ $96,849 $ 41,554 $ - $ 138,403
Other Intangible Assets	Following the impairment charges recorded in the third fiscal quarter of 2015, the other intangible assets are as follows: October 3, December 31, 2015 2014 Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Definite-lived): Patents and acquired technology $ 93,786 $ 108,190 Capitalized software 53,197 53,369 Customer relationships 85,526 153,853 Tradenames 35,758 39,612 Non-competition agreements 2,267 2,283 270,534 357,307 Accumulated amortization: Patents and acquired technology (74,959 ) (71,700 ) Capitalized software (46,976 ) (45,979 ) Customer relationships (36,359 ) (50,630 ) Tradenames (23,052 ) (21,384 ) Non-competition agreements (1,769 ) (1,360 ) (183,115 ) (191,053 ) Net Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization 87,419 166,254 Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Indefinite-lived): Tradenames 20,359 20,359 $ 107,778 186,613
Estimated annual amortization expense for each of the next five years	Estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets on the balance sheet at October 3, 2015 for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2015 and the next four years is as follows: 2015 $ 4,135 2016 15,314 2017 13,162 2018 9,180 2019 5,343

Restructuring and Related Act27

Restructuring and Related Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Expenses	The following table summarizes restructuring and related expenses which were recognized and reported on a separate line in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations: Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 MOSFETs Enhanced Competitiveness Program $ 1,445 $ 1,522 $ 3,737 $ 4,741 Voluntary Separation / Retirement Program - (94 ) 77 12,105 Modules Production Transfer Program - 2,080 - 2,080 Global Cost Reduction Programs 879 - 5,580 - Total $ 2,324 $ 3,508 $ 9,394 $ 18,926
Global Cost Reduction Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expenses by segment [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the expense recognized by segment related to this program: Diodes $ 48 Resistors & Inductors 480 Capacitors 4,719 Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses 333 Total $ 5,580
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2015 $ 5,580 Cash paid (410 ) Foreign currency translation (19 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 5,151
MOSFETs Enhanced Competitiveness Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2013 $ 2,328 Cash paid (267 ) Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 2,061 Expense recorded in 2014 6,025 Cash paid (856 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 7,230 Expense recorded in 2015 3,737 Cash paid (400 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 10,567
Voluntary Separation/Retirement Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2013 $ 486 Cash paid (98 ) Foreign currency translation 3 Balance at December 31, 2013 $ 391 Expense recorded in 2014 12,792 Cash paid (8,054 ) Foreign currency translation (455 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 4,674 Expense recorded in 2015 77 Cash paid (2,761 ) Foreign currency translation (234 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 1,756
Modules Product Transfer [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the activity to date related to this program: Expense recorded in 2014 $ 2,080 Cash paid (464 ) Foreign currency translation (121 ) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,495 Cash paid (567 ) Foreign currency translation (105 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ 823

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt instruments	Long-term debt consists of the following: October 3, 2015 December 31, 2014 Credit facility $ 173,000 $ 200,000 Exchangeable unsecured notes, due 2102 38,642 38,642 Convertible senior debentures, due 2040 105,719 103,841 Convertible senior debentures, due 2041 54,278 53,249 Convertible senior debentures, due 2042 60,127 59,190 431,766 454,922 Less current portion - - $ 431,766 $ 454,922
Key terms of the convertible debentures	The following table summarizes some key facts and terms regarding the three series of outstanding convertible senior debentures following the adjustment made to the conversion rate of the debentures on the ex-dividend date of the August 31, 2015 dividend payment: Due 2040 Due 2041 Due 2042 Issuance date November 9, 2010 May 13, 2011 May 31, 2012 Maturity date November 15, 2040 May 15, 2041 June 1, 2042 Principal amount $ 275,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Cash coupon rate (per annum) 2.25 % 2.25 % 2.25 % Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at issuance (per annum) 8.00 % 8.375 % 7.50 % Conversion rate effective August 31, 2015 (per $1 principal amount) 74.3326 54.2441 87.3974 Effective conversion price effective August 31, 2015 (per share) $ 13.45 $ 18.44 $ 11.44 130% of the conversion price (per share) $ 17.49 $ 23.97 $ 14.87 Call date November 20, 2020 May 20, 2021 June 7, 2022
Liability and equity of component of convertible senior debentures	The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures are reflected in the Company's consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows: Principal amount of the debentures Unamortized discount Embedded derivative Carrying value of liability component Equity component - net carrying value October 3, 2015 Due 2040 $ 275,000 (170,111 ) 830 $ 105,719 $ 110,094 Due 2041 $ 150,000 (96,292 ) 570 $ 54,278 $ 62,246 Due 2042 $ 150,000 (90,255 ) 382 $ 60,127 $ 57,874 Total $ 575,000 $ (356,658 ) $ 1,782 $ 220,124 $ 230,214 December 31, 2014 Due 2040 $ 275,000 (171,685 ) 526 $ 103,841 $ 110,094 Due 2041 $ 150,000 (97,092 ) 341 $ 53,249 $ 62,246 Due 2042 $ 150,000 (91,048 ) 238 $ 59,190 $ 57,874 Total $ 575,000 $ (359,825 ) $ 1,105 $ 216,280 $ 230,214
Convertible debentures, interest expense	Interest expense related to the debentures is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the fiscal quarters ended: Contractual coupon interest Non-cash amortization of debt discount Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs Non-cash change in value of derivative liability Total interest expense related to the debentures October 3, 2015 Due 2040 $ 1,547 535 22 198 $ 2,302 Due 2041 $ 844 272 12 92 $ 1,220 Due 2042 $ 844 270 13 105 $ 1,232 Total $ 3,235 $ 1,077 $ 47 $ 395 $ 4,754 September 27, 2014 Due 2040 $ 1,547 495 22 93 $ 2,157 Due 2041 $ 844 251 11 (29 ) $ 1,077 Due 2042 $ 844 251 13 13 $ 1,121 Total $ 3,235 $ 997 $ 46 $ 77 $ 4,355 Interest expense related to the debentures is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the nine fiscal months ended: Contractual coupon interest Non-cash amortization of debt discount Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs Non-cash change in value of derivative liability Total interest expense related to the debentures October 3, 2015 Due 2040 $ 4,641 1,574 66 304 $ 6,585 Due 2041 $ 2,532 800 36 229 $ 3,597 Due 2042 $ 2,532 793 40 144 $ 3,509 Total $ 9,705 $ 3,167 $ 142 $ 677 $ 13,691 September 27, 2014 Due 2040 $ 4,641 1,456 66 62 $ 6,225 Due 2041 $ 2,532 737 35 (35 ) $ 3,269 Due 2042 $ 2,532 737 40 12 $ 3,321 Total $ 9,705 $ 2,930 $ 141 $ 39 $ 12,815

Accumulated Other Comprehensi29

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Summary of components of other comprehensive income	The cumulative balance of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax effects allocated to each component are as follows: Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items Currency translation adjustment Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities Total Balance at January 1, 2015 $ (155,760 ) $ 84,703 1,917 $ (69,140 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications - (57,174 ) (1,424 ) $ (58,598 ) Tax effect - - 498 $ 498 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax - (57,174 ) (926 ) $ (58,100 ) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI 9,548 - (680 ) $ 8,868 Tax effect (3,052 ) - 238 $ (2,814 ) Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax 6,496 - (442 ) $ 6,054 Net other comprehensive income (loss) $ 6,496 $ (57,174 ) $ (1,368 ) $ (52,046 ) Balance at October 3, 2015 $ (149,264 ) $ 27,529 $ 549 $ (121,186 )

Pensions and Other Postretire30

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the third fiscal quarters of 2015 and 2014 for the Company's defined benefit pension plans: Fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015 Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Net service cost $ - $ 812 $ - $ 826 Interest cost 2,915 1,412 3,313 2,149 Expected return on plan assets (3,391 ) (448 ) (3,578 ) (534 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 16 - (23 ) 1 Amortization of losses 2,048 1,278 1,507 677 Curtailment and settlement losses - - 15,588 - Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,588 $ 3,054 $ 16,807 $ 3,119 The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 for the Company's defined benefit pension plans: Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 Nine fiscal months ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Net service cost $ - $ 2,467 $ - $ 2,481 Interest cost 8,743 4,263 10,981 6,525 Expected return on plan assets (10,174 ) (1,358 ) (11,694 ) (1,591 ) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 48 - (69 ) 3 Amortization of losses 6,144 3,859 5,127 2,055 Curtailment and settlement losses - - 15,588 - Net periodic benefit cost $ 4,761 $ 9,231 $ 19,933 $ 9,473
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	The following table shows the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the third fiscal quarters of 2015 and 2014 for the Company's other postretirement benefit plans: Fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015 Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Service cost $ 31 $ 69 $ 29 $ 77 Interest cost 83 37 88 61 Amortization of prior service (credit) (209 ) - (206 ) - Amortization of losses (gains) 22 19 (35 ) 9 Net periodic benefit cost $ (73 ) $ 125 $ (124 ) $ 147 The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 for the Company's other postretirement benefit plans: Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 Nine fiscal months ended September 27, 2014 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Service cost $ 91 $ 206 $ 87 $ 235 Interest cost 250 110 264 187 Amortization of prior service (credit) (627 ) - (618 ) - Amortization of losses (gains) 67 57 (105 ) 29 Net periodic benefit cost $ (219 ) $ 373 $ (372 ) $ 451

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Summary of recognized stock-based compensation expense	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense recognized: Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Stock options $ - $ - $ - - Restricted stock units 933 (42 ) 2,771 1,572 Phantom stock units - - 141 131 Total $ 933 $ (42 ) $ 2,912 1,703
Schedule of unrecognized compensation cost, nonvested awards	The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at October 3, 2015 (amortization periods in years) Unrecognized Compensation Cost Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods Stock options $ - 0.0 Restricted stock units 8,547 1.2 Phantom stock units - 0.0 Total $ 8,547
Schedule of share-based compensation, restricted stock units award activity	RSU activity under the 2007 Program as of October 3, 2015 and changes during the nine fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of RSUs in thousands) Number of RSUs Weighted Average Grant-date Fair Value per Unit Outstanding: January 1, 2015 1,147 $ 12.75 Granted 349 13.60 Vested* (162 ) 11.34 Cancelled or forfeited (276 ) 12.88 Outstanding at October 3, 2015 1,058 $ 13.21 Expected to vest at October 3, 2015 836 * The number of RSUs vested includes shares that the Company withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.
Schedule of share-based compensation arrangement by share-based units, vested and expected to vest	The number of performance-based RSUs that are scheduled to vest increases ratably based on the achievement of defined performance criteria between the established target and maximum levels. RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria are expected to vest as follows (number of RSUs in thousands) Vesting Date Expected to Vest Not Expected to Vest Total January 1, 2016 - 222 222 January 1, 2017 192 - 192 January 1, 2018 202 - 202
Schedule of share-based compensation, phantom stock units, Activity	Phantom stock unit activity under the phantom stock plan as of October 3, 2015 and changes during the nine fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of phantom stock units in thousands) Number of units Grant-date Fair Value per Unit Outstanding: January 1, 2015 119 Granted 10 $ 14.09 Dividend equivalents issued 2 Redeemed for common stock - Outstanding at October 3, 2015 131

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The following tables set forth business segment information: MOSFETs Diodes Optoelectronic Components Resistors & Inductors Capacitors Total Fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015: Product Sales $ 109,446 $ 123,922 $ 70,008 $ 172,995 $ 83,547 $ 559,918 Royalty Revenues - - - 736 - $ 736 Total Revenue $ 109,446 $ 123,922 $ 70,008 $ 173,731 $ 83,547 $ 560,654 Gross Margin $ 16,795 $ 27,508 $ 22,969 $ 49,843 $ 13,029 $ 130,144 Fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014: Product Sales $ 121,631 $ 151,444 $ 67,549 $ 189,419 $ 107,105 $ 637,148 Royalty Revenues 28 - - 1,035 - $ 1,063 Total Revenue $ 121,659 $ 151,444 $ 67,549 $ 190,454 $ 107,105 $ 638,211 Gross Margin $ 17,384 $ 36,135 $ 24,585 $ 59,581 $ 20,707 $ 158,392 Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015: Product Sales $ 322,553 $ 399,155 $ 211,610 $ 538,173 $ 270,474 $ 1,741,965 Royalty Revenues 11 - - 2,584 - $ 2,595 Total Revenue $ 322,564 $ 399,155 $ 211,610 $ 540,757 $ 270,474 $ 1,744,560 Gross Margin $ 45,261 $ 88,998 $ 69,483 $ 162,034 $ 50,888 $ 416,664 Nine fiscal months ended September 27, 2014: Product Sales $ 358,715 $ 437,944 $ 188,305 $ 569,944 $ 324,360 $ 1,879,268 Royalty Revenues 127 - - 3,123 - $ 3,250 Total Revenue $ 358,842 $ 437,944 $ 188,305 $ 573,067 $ 324,360 $ 1,882,518 Gross Margin $ 48,872 $ 100,606 $ 68,610 $ 181,096 $ 68,584 $ 467,768
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated	Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Operating margin reconciliation: MOSFETs $ 6,839 $ 7,824 $ 16,506 $ 19,804 Diodes 21,628 29,720 70,641 80,908 Optoelectronic Components 17,673 20,571 53,923 56,920 Resistors & Inductors 41,404 50,194 135,399 152,499 Capacitors 7,618 14,482 33,968 49,945 Restructuring and Severance Costs (2,324 ) (3,508 ) (9,394 ) (18,926 ) Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets (62,980 ) - (62,980 ) - U.S. pension settlement charges - (15,588 ) - (15,588 ) Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (54,013 ) (58,236 ) (170,490 ) (179,608 ) Consolidated Operating Income $ (24,155 ) $ 45,459 $ 67,573 $ 145,954

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands) Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Numerator: Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Net earnings (loss) $ (27,666 ) $ 26,971 $ 29,301 $ 88,423 Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings: Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax - 14 50 44 Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Net earnings (loss) $ (27,666 ) $ 26,985 $ 29,351 $ 88,467 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Weighted average shares 147,570 147,451 147,570 147,447 Outstanding phantom stock units 131 118 130 118 Adjusted weighted average shares 147,701 147,569 147,700 147,565 Effect of dilutive securities: Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments - 7,702 3,692 6,332 Restricted stock units - 267 213 237 Other - 8 2 8 Dilutive potential common shares - 7,977 3,907 6,577 Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Adjusted weighted average shares 147,701 155,546 151,607 154,142 Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $ (0.19 ) $ 0.18 $ 0.20 $ 0.60 Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vishay stockholders $ (0.19 ) $ 0.17 $ 0.19 $ 0.57
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	Diluted earnings per share for the periods presented do not reflect the following weighted average potential common shares that would have an antidilutive effect or have unsatisfied performance conditions (in thousands) Fiscal quarters ended Nine fiscal months ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Convertible and exchangeable notes: Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2040 20,364 - 13,537 - Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2041 8,106 7,925 8,063 7,927 Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2042 13,060 - 4,353 - Exchangeable Unsecured Notes, due 2102 2,512 - - - Weighted average employee stock options 105 77 96 77 Weighted average other 1,059 710 768 705

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Schedule of fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring basis	The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis: Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 October 3, 2015: Assets: Assets held in rabbi trusts $ 38,623 $ 25,064 $ 13,559 $ - Available for sale securities $ 3,971 3,971 - - $ 42,594 $ 29,035 $ 13,559 $ - Liabilities: Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040 $ (830 ) $ - $ - $ (830 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041 $ (570 ) - - (570 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2042 $ (382 ) - - (382 ) $ (1,782 ) $ - $ - $ (1,782 ) December 31, 2014: Assets: Assets held in rabbi trusts $ 40,270 $ 26,853 13,417 $ - Available for sale securities $ 15,432 4,439 10,993 - $ 55,702 $ 31,292 $ 24,410 $ - Liabilities: Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040 $ (526 ) $ - $ - $ (526 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041 $ (341 ) - - (341 ) Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2042 $ (238 ) - - (238 ) $ (1,105 ) $ - $ - $ (1,105 )

Goodwill and Other Intangible35

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 144,359
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(5,380)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(576)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	138,403
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	57,600
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	20,359	$ 20,359
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	270,534	357,307
Accumulated Amortization	(183,115)	(191,053)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Total	87,419	166,254
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill), Total	107,778	186,613
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2,015	4,135
2,016	15,314
2,017	13,162
2,018	9,180
2,019	5,343
Resistors And Inductors Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	42,146
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(592)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 41,554
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount	200.00%
Capacitors Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 5,364
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	(5,380)
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	16
Goodwill, Ending Balance	0
Optoelectronic Components Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	96,849
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 96,849
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount	130.00%
Patented Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	$ 93,786	108,190
Accumulated Amortization	(74,959)	(71,700)
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	53,197	53,369
Accumulated Amortization	(46,976)	(45,979)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	85,526	153,853
Accumulated Amortization	(36,359)	(50,630)
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	35,758	39,612
Accumulated Amortization	(23,052)	(21,384)
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	2,267	2,283
Accumulated Amortization	$ (1,769)	$ (1,360)

Restructuring and Related Act36

Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs	$ 2,324	$ 3,508	$ 9,394	$ 18,926
Expected Restructuring Costs	32,000		32,000
Global Cost Reduction Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Current	5,580		5,580
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs	879	0	5,580	0
Cash paid			(410)
Foreign currency translation			(19)
Balance at end of period	$ 5,151		5,151
Term of restructuring program	27 months
Expected Restructuring Costs	$ 30,000		30,000
Global Cost Reduction Program [Member] | Diodes Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs			48
Global Cost Reduction Program [Member] | Resistors And Inductors Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs			480
Global Cost Reduction Program [Member] | Capacitors Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs			4,719
Global Cost Reduction Program [Member] | Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs			333
MOSFETs Enhanced Competitiveness Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Current	10,567		10,567
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs	1,445	1,522	3,737	4,741	$ 6,025	$ 2,328
Cash paid			(400)		(856)	(267)
Balance at end of period	$ 10,567		10,567		7,230	2,061
Balance at beginning of period			7,230	2,061	2,061
Term of restructuring program	2 years
Expected Restructuring Costs	$ 16,000		16,000
Voluntary Separation/Retirement Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Current	1,756		1,756
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs	0	(94)	77	12,105	12,792	486
Cash paid			(2,761)		(8,054)	(98)
Foreign currency translation			(234)		(455)	3
Balance at end of period	1,756		1,756		4,674	$ 391
Balance at beginning of period			4,674	391	391
Modules Product Transfer [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve, Current	823		823
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and severance costs	0	$ 2,080	0	$ 2,080	2,080
Cash paid			(567)		(464)
Foreign currency translation			(105)		(121)
Balance at end of period	$ 823		823		$ 1,495
Balance at beginning of period			$ 1,495

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Jul. 04, 2015	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Increase in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits			$ 130
Effect on Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Line Items]
Borrowings to fund acquisition				$ 53,000
Cash repatriated during the current period	$ 11,000	$ 45,000

Long-Term Debt (Details)

Long-Term Debt (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)$ / shares	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 431,766		$ 431,766		$ 454,922
Exchangeable unsecured notes, due 2102	38,642		38,642		38,642
Credit facility	173,000		173,000		200,000
Less current portion	0		0		0
Long-term debt, less current portion	431,766		431,766		454,922
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Principal amount of debt	$ 575,000		$ 575,000		575,000
Debt instrument percentage of conversion price (in hundredths)			130.00%
Debt instrument, Percentage of sale price of common stock (in hundredths)	98.00%		98.00%
Liability and equity components of convertible debentures [Abstract]
Principal amount of the debentures	$ 575,000		$ 575,000		575,000
Unamortized discount	(356,658)		(356,658)		(359,825)
Embedded derivative	1,782		1,782		1,105
Carrying value of liability component	220,124		220,124		216,280
Equity component - net carrying value	230,214		230,214		230,214
Interest expense related to debentures [Abstract]
Contractual coupon interest	3,235	$ 3,235	9,705	$ 9,705
Non-cash amortization of debt discount	1,077	997	3,167	2,930
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs	47	46	142	141
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability	395	77	677	39
Total interest expense related to the debentures	4,754	4,355	13,691	12,815
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent	105,719		$ 105,719		103,841
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Issuance date			Nov. 9, 2010
Debt maturity date			Nov. 15, 2040
Principal amount of debt	$ 275,000		$ 275,000		275,000
Stated rate of interest on debt (in hundredths)	2.25%		2.25%
Effective rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)	8.00%		8.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Stock Price Trigger | $ / shares			$ 17.49
Debt conversion rate	74.3326
Debt effective conversion price | $ / shares	$ 13.45		$ 13.45
Convertible senior debentures call date	Nov. 20, 2020
Liability and equity components of convertible debentures [Abstract]
Principal amount of the debentures	$ 275,000		$ 275,000		275,000
Unamortized discount	(170,111)		(170,111)		(171,685)
Embedded derivative	830		830		526
Carrying value of liability component	105,719		105,719		103,841
Equity component - net carrying value	110,094		110,094		110,094
Interest expense related to debentures [Abstract]
Contractual coupon interest	1,547	1,547	4,641	4,641
Non-cash amortization of debt discount	535	495	1,574	1,456
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs	22	22	66	66
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability	198	93	304	62
Total interest expense related to the debentures	2,302	2,157	6,585	6,225
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent	54,278		$ 54,278		53,249
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Issuance date			May 13, 2011
Debt maturity date			May 15, 2041
Principal amount of debt	$ 150,000		$ 150,000		150,000
Stated rate of interest on debt (in hundredths)	2.25%		2.25%
Effective rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)	8.375%		8.375%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Stock Price Trigger | $ / shares			$ 23.97
Debt conversion rate	54.2441
Debt effective conversion price | $ / shares	$ 18.44		$ 18.44
Convertible senior debentures call date	May 20, 2021
Liability and equity components of convertible debentures [Abstract]
Principal amount of the debentures	$ 150,000		$ 150,000		150,000
Unamortized discount	(96,292)		(96,292)		(97,092)
Embedded derivative	570		570		341
Carrying value of liability component	54,278		54,278		53,249
Equity component - net carrying value	62,246		62,246		62,246
Interest expense related to debentures [Abstract]
Contractual coupon interest	844	844	2,532	2,532
Non-cash amortization of debt discount	272	251	800	737
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs	12	11	36	35
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability	92	(29)	229	(35)
Total interest expense related to the debentures	1,220	1,077	3,597	3,269
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent	60,127		$ 60,127		59,190
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Issuance date			May 31, 2012
Debt maturity date			Jun. 1, 2042
Principal amount of debt	$ 150,000		$ 150,000		150,000
Stated rate of interest on debt (in hundredths)	2.25%		2.25%
Effective rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)	7.50%		7.50%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Stock Price Trigger | $ / shares			$ 14.87
Debt conversion rate	87.3974
Debt effective conversion price | $ / shares	$ 11.44		$ 11.44
Convertible senior debentures call date	Jun. 7, 2022
Liability and equity components of convertible debentures [Abstract]
Principal amount of the debentures	$ 150,000		$ 150,000		150,000
Unamortized discount	(90,255)		(90,255)		(91,048)
Embedded derivative	382		382		238
Carrying value of liability component	60,127		60,127		59,190
Equity component - net carrying value	57,874		57,874		$ 57,874
Interest expense related to debentures [Abstract]
Contractual coupon interest	844	844	2,532	2,532
Non-cash amortization of debt discount	270	251	793	737
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs	13	13	40	40
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability	105	13	144	12
Total interest expense related to the debentures	$ 1,232	$ 1,121	$ 3,509	$ 3,321

Other Income (Expense) (Details

Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Other Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Income (expense)	$ 3,240	$ (474)	$ 7,860	$ 1,046
Insurance receivable	4,295		4,295
Loss related to Tianjin explosion	5,350	$ 0	5,350	$ 0
Estimate of Loss	$ 9,645		$ 9,645

Accumulated Other Comprehensi40

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance			$ (69,140)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(58,598)
Tax effect			498
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax			(58,100)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI			8,868
Tax effect			(2,814)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax			6,054
Net other comprehensive income	$ 5,714	$ (45,179)	(52,046)	$ (49,570)
Ending Balance	(121,186)		(121,186)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance			1,917
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(1,424)
Tax effect			498
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax			(926)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI			(680)
Tax effect			238
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax			(442)
Net other comprehensive income			(1,368)
Ending Balance	549		549
Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance			84,703
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			(57,174)
Tax effect			0
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax			(57,174)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI			0
Tax effect			0
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax			0
Net other comprehensive income			(57,174)
Ending Balance	27,529		27,529
Pension and Other Post-Retirement Actuarial Items [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance			(155,760)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications			0
Tax effect			0
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax			0
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI			9,548
Tax effect			(3,052)
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax			6,496
Net other comprehensive income			6,496
Ending Balance	(149,264)		(149,264)
Rabbi Trust Assets [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Component of Selling, General, and Administrative Expense	$ 0		$ 680

Pensions and Other Postretire41

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailments and settlements	$ 0	$ 15,588	$ 0	$ 15,588
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation		$ 59,400
Number of pension plan participants for whom annuity contracts were purchased		700
Participants who accepted voluntary lump-sum offer		800
Reduction of plan participants		1,500
Percentage of total participants		23.00%
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	812	$ 826	2,467	2,481
Interest cost	1,412	2,149	4,263	6,525
Expected return on plan assets	(448)	(534)	(1,358)	(1,591)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0	1	0	3
Amortization of losses (gains)	1,278	677	3,859	2,055
Curtailments and settlements	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	3,054	3,119	9,231	9,473
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	0	0	0	0
Interest cost	2,915	3,313	8,743	10,981
Expected return on plan assets	(3,391)	(3,578)	(10,174)	(11,694)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	16	(23)	48	(69)
Amortization of losses (gains)	2,048	1,507	6,144	5,127
Curtailments and settlements	0	15,588	0	15,588
Net periodic benefit cost	1,588	16,807	4,761	19,933
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	31	29	91	87
Interest cost	83	88	250	264
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(209)	(206)	(627)	(618)
Amortization of losses (gains)	22	(35)	67	(105)
Net periodic benefit cost	(73)	(124)	(219)	(372)
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	69	77	206	235
Interest cost	37	61	110	187
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0	0	0	0
Amortization of losses (gains)	19	9	57	29
Net periodic benefit cost	125	$ 147	$ 373	$ 451
Minimum [Member] | U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	0
Maximum [Member] | U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	$ 35,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized		$ 933	$ (42)	$ 2,912	$ 1,703
Unrecognized Compensation Cost						$ 8,547
Unrecognized compensation cost not expected to be recognized						$ 2,935
Expiration date of the 2007 stock incentive plan				May 20, 2024
Maximum number of shares granted under restricted stock, unrestricted stock, RSU's and stock options to officers, employees and employee directors (in shares)						6,500,000
Stock Options Outstanding:
Balance				105,000
Exercised (in shares)				0
Balance		105,000		105,000
Balance (in dollars per share)		$ 15.38		$ 15.38
Weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding				1 year 6 months 25 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)		$ 15.38		$ 15.38		$ 15.38
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, non-vested, outstanding (in shares)						0
Stock price (in dollars per share)						$ 9.81
Stock options exercised (in shares)				0
Intrinsic value under share based compensation scheme				$ 0
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized		$ 0	0	$ 0	0
Unrecognized Compensation Cost						$ 0
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods				0 years
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized		$ 933	(42)	$ 2,771	1,572
Unrecognized Compensation Cost						$ 8,547
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods				1 year 2 months 12 days
Equity Awards Other Than Options Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)				1,147,000
Balance (in dollars per share)				$ 12.75
Granted (in shares)				349,000
Granted (in dollars per share)				$ 13.60
Vested (in shares)	[1]			(162,000)
Vested (in dollars per share)	[1]			$ 11.34
Cancelled or forfeited (in shares)				(276,000)
Cancelled or forfeited (in dollars per share)				$ 12.88
Balance (in shares)		1,058,000		1,058,000
Balance (in dollars per share)		$ 13.21		$ 13.21
Expected to vest (in shares)						836,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance		1,058,000		1,147,000		1,058,000
Phantom Share Units (PSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized		$ 0	$ 0	$ 141	$ 131
Unrecognized Compensation Cost						$ 0
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods				0 years
Equity Awards Other Than Options Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)				119,000
Granted (in shares)				10,000
Granted (in dollars per share)				$ 14.09
Dividend equivalents issued				2,000
Redeemed for common stock				0
Balance (in shares)		131,000		131,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance		131,000		119,000		131,000
Scheduled to Vest January 1, 2016 [Member] | Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Equity Awards Other Than Options Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)		222,000		222,000
Expected to vest (in shares)						0
Not expected to vest (in shares)						222,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance		222,000		222,000		222,000
Scheduled to Vest January 1, 2017 [Member] | Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Equity Awards Other Than Options Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)		192,000		192,000
Expected to vest (in shares)						192,000
Not expected to vest (in shares)						0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance		192,000		192,000		192,000
Scheduled to Vest January 1, 2018 [Member] | Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Equity Awards Other Than Options Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)		202,000		202,000
Expected to vest (in shares)						202,000
Not expected to vest (in shares)						0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number, Ending Balance		202,000		202,000		202,000
[1]	The number of RSUs vested includes shares that the Company withheld on behalf of employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)Segment	Sep. 27, 2014USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment			5
Product Sales	$ 559,918	$ 637,148	$ 1,741,965	$ 1,879,268
Royalty Revenues	736	1,063	2,595	3,250
Total Revenue	560,654	638,211	1,744,560	1,882,518
Gross Margin	130,144	158,392	416,664	467,768
U.S. pension settlement charges	0	(15,588)	0	(15,588)
Segment Operating Income	(24,155)	45,459	67,573	145,954
Restructuring and severance Costs	(2,324)	(3,508)	(9,394)	(18,926)
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	(62,980)	0	(62,980)	0
MOSFETS Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	109,446	121,631	322,553	358,715
Royalty Revenues	0	28	11	127
Total Revenue	109,446	121,659	322,564	358,842
Gross Margin	16,795	17,384	45,261	48,872
Diodes Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	123,922	151,444	399,155	437,944
Royalty Revenues	0	0	0	0
Total Revenue	123,922	151,444	399,155	437,944
Gross Margin	27,508	36,135	88,998	100,606
Optoelectronic Components Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	70,008	67,549	211,610	188,305
Royalty Revenues	0	0	0	0
Total Revenue	70,008	67,549	211,610	188,305
Gross Margin	22,969	24,585	69,483	68,610
Resistors And Inductors Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	172,995	189,419	538,173	569,944
Royalty Revenues	736	1,035	2,584	3,123
Total Revenue	173,731	190,454	540,757	573,067
Gross Margin	49,843	59,581	162,034	181,096
Capacitors Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	83,547	107,105	270,474	324,360
Royalty Revenues	0	0	0	0
Total Revenue	83,547	107,105	270,474	324,360
Gross Margin	13,029	20,707	50,888	68,584
Operating Segments [Member] | MOSFETS Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Operating Income	6,839	7,824	16,506	19,804
Operating Segments [Member] | Diodes Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Operating Income	21,628	29,720	70,641	80,908
Operating Segments [Member] | Optoelectronic Components Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Operating Income	17,673	20,571	53,923	56,920
Operating Segments [Member] | Resistors And Inductors Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Operating Income	41,404	50,194	135,399	152,499
Operating Segments [Member] | Capacitors Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Operating Income	7,618	14,482	33,968	49,945
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
U.S. pension settlement charges	0	(15,588)	0	(15,588)
Restructuring and severance Costs	(2,324)	(3,508)	(9,394)	(18,926)
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	(62,980)	0	(62,980)	0
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member] | Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Operating Income	$ (54,013)	$ (58,236)	$ (170,490)	$ (179,608)

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Net earnings	$ (27,666)	$ 26,971	$ 29,301	$ 88,423
Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings:
Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax	0	14	50	44
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
Net earnings	$ (27,666)	$ 26,985	$ 29,351	$ 88,467
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares	147,570	147,451	147,570	147,447
Outstanding phantom stock units	131	118	130	118
Adjusted weighted average shares (basic)	147,701	147,569	147,700	147,565
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments	0	7,702	3,692	6,332
Restricted stock units	0	267	213	237
Other	0	8	2	8
Dilutive potential common shares	0	7,977	3,907	6,577
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Adjusted weighted average shares (diluted)	147,701	155,546	151,607	154,142
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.19)	$ 0.18	$ 0.20	$ 0.60
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.19)	$ 0.17	$ 0.19	$ 0.57
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	20,364	0	13,537	0
Minimum market price of common stock for inclusion of shares issuable upon conversion of senior debentures for calculation of diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 13.45		$ 13.45
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	8,106	7,925	8,063	7,927
Minimum market price of common stock for inclusion of shares issuable upon conversion of senior debentures for calculation of diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 18.44		$ 18.44
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	13,060	0	4,353	0
Minimum market price of common stock for inclusion of shares issuable upon conversion of senior debentures for calculation of diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 11.44		$ 11.44
Weighted average employees stock options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	105	77	96	77
Weighted average other [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	1,059	710	768	705
Exchangeable Unsecured Notes, Due 2102 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	2,512	0	0	0

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets:
Held-to-maturity Securities, Transferred Security, at Carrying Value	$ 0
Held-to-maturity Securities, Unrecognized Holding Gain	0
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Held-to-maturity Securities	0
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(1,782)	$ (1,105)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	665,000	853,500
Carrying value of long-term debt, excluding derivative liabilities	429,984	453,817
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 29,000
Derivative, Description of Terms	The Company enters into forward contracts with a highly-rated financial institution to mitigate the foreign currency risk associated with intercompany loans denominated in a currency other than the legal entity's functional currency. The notional amount of the forward contracts were $29,000 as of October 3, 2015. The forward contracts settle monthly and are expected to be renewed at the Company's discretion on a monthly basis until the intercompany loans are repaid. The forward contracts were renewed on the last day of the third fiscal quarter. We have not designated the forward contracts as hedges for accounting purposes, and as such the change in the fair value of the contracts are recognized in the consolidated condensed statements of operations as a component of other income (expense).
Capella [Member]
Assets:
Long-lived assets held and used, carrying value	$ 68,500
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	38,623	40,270
Available for sale securities	3,971	15,432
Fair Value Assets	42,594	55,702
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	(1,782)	(1,105)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	25,064	26,853
Available for sale securities	3,971	4,439
Fair Value Assets	29,035	31,292
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	13,559	13,417
Available for sale securities	0	10,993
Fair Value Assets	13,559	24,410
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	0	0
Available for sale securities	0	0
Fair Value Assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	(1,782)	(1,105)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Capella [Member]
Assets:
Long-lived assets held and used, Fair value disclosure	10,900
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Capacitors Segment [Member]
Assets:
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(830)	(526)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(830)	(526)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2040 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(830)	(526)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(570)	(341)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(570)	(341)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2041 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(570)	(341)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(382)	(238)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(382)	(238)
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures, Due 2042 [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	$ (382)	$ (238)