The New York Times Company (NYT) 10-K 24 Feb 16 2015 FY Annual report Financial data

Document Entity Information

Document Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Feb. 17, 2016	Jun. 26, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	NEW YORK TIMES CO
Entity Central Index Key	71,691
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-27
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 27, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	NYT
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 2.3
Class A Common Stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		159,393,875
Class B Common Stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		816,635

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 105,776	$ 176,607
Short-term marketable securities	507,639	636,743
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of $13,485 in 2015 and $12,860 in 2014)	207,180	212,690
Deferred income taxes	0	63,640
Prepaid expenses	19,430	25,635
Other current assets	22,507	32,780
Total current assets	862,532	1,148,095
Long-term marketable securities	291,136	167,820
Investments in joint ventures	22,815	22,069
Property, plant and equipment:
Equipment	522,197	542,265
Buildings, building equipment and improvements	642,118	652,220
Software	203,879	208,241
Land	105,710	105,710
Assets in progress	15,509	10,685
Total, at cost	1,489,413	1,519,121
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(856,974)	(853,363)
Property, plant and equipment, net	632,439	665,758
Goodwill	109,085	116,422
Deferred income taxes	309,142	252,587
Miscellaneous assets	190,541	193,723
Total assets	2,417,690	2,566,474
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	96,082	94,401
Accrued payroll and other related liabilities	98,256	91,755
Unexpired subscriptions	60,184	58,736
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	188,377	223,662
Accrued expenses	98,780	124,740
Accrued income taxes	21,906	7,214
Total current liabilities	563,585	600,508
Other liabilities
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	242,851	426,458
Pension benefits obligation	627,697	631,756
Postretirement benefits obligation	62,879	71,628
Other	92,223	107,775
Total other liabilities	1,025,650	1,237,617
Common stock of $.10 par value:
Additional paid-in capital	146,348	39,217
Retained earnings	1,328,744	1,291,907
Common stock held in treasury, at cost	(156,155)	(86,253)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	17	5,705
Funded status of benefit plans	(509,111)	(539,500)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(509,094)	(533,795)
Total New York Times Company stockholders’ equity	826,751	726,328
Noncontrolling interest	1,704	2,021
Total stockholders’ equity	828,455	728,349
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,417,690	2,566,474
Class A Common Stock
Common stock of $.10 par value:
Common stock value	16,826	15,170
Class B Common Stock
Common stock of $.10 par value:
Common stock value	$ 82	$ 82

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 13,485	$ 12,860
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Class A Common Stock
Authorized shares (in shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000
Issued shares (in shares)	168,263,533	151,701,136
Treasury shares (in shares)	7,691,129	2,180,442
Class B Common Stock
Authorized shares (in shares)	816,635	816,635
Issued shares (in shares)	816,635	816,635
Treasury shares (in shares)	0	0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Revenues
Circulation	$ 845,504		$ 836,822		$ 824,277
Advertising	638,709		662,315		666,687
Other	95,002		89,391		86,266
Total revenues	1,579,215		1,588,528		1,577,230
Production costs:
Raw materials	77,176		88,958		92,886
Wages and benefits	354,516		357,573		332,085
Other	186,120		197,464		201,942
Total production costs	617,812		643,995		626,913
Selling, general and administrative costs	713,837		761,055		706,354
Depreciation and amortization	61,597		79,455		78,477
Total operating costs	1,393,246		1,484,505		1,411,744
Early termination charge	0		2,550		0
Pension settlement charge	40,329	[1]	9,525	[2]	3,228
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense	9,055	[3]	0		6,171	[3]
Operating profit	136,585		91,948		156,087
Loss from joint ventures	(783)		(8,368)		(3,215)
Interest expense, net	39,050		53,730		58,073
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	96,752		29,850		94,799
Income tax expense/(benefit)	33,910		(3,541)		37,892
Income from continuing operations	62,842		33,391		56,907
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0		(20,413)
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes	0		(1,086)		28,362
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		(1,086)		7,949
Net income	62,842		32,305		64,856
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	404		1,002		249
Net income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	63,246		33,307		65,105
Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations	63,246		34,393		57,156
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$ 0		$ (1,086)		$ 7,949
Average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	164,390		150,673		149,755
Diluted (in shares)	166,423		161,323		157,774
Basic earnings per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations (USD per share)	$ 0.38		$ 0.23		$ 0.38
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (USD per share)	0		(0.01)		0.05
Net income (USD per share)	0.38		0.22		0.43
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations (USD per share)	0.38		0.21		0.36
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		(0.01)		0.05
Net income (USD per share)	0.38		0.20		0.41
Dividends declared per share (USD per share)	$ 0.16		$ 0.16		$ 0.08
[1]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[2]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[3]	We recorded an estimated charge related to partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 62,842	$ 32,305	$ 64,856
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments-(loss)/gain	(8,803)	(11,006)	2,613
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale security	0	0	729
Pension and postretirement benefits obligation	50,579	(206,889)	180,340
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax	41,776	(217,895)	183,682
Income tax (expense)/ benefit	(16,988)	86,110	(73,165)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	24,788	(131,785)	110,517
Comprehensive income/(loss)	87,630	(99,480)	175,373
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	317	1,603	(313)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	$ 87,947	$ (97,877)	$ 175,060

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total New York Times Company Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Capital Stock Class A and Class B Common [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Common Stock Held in Treasury, at Cost [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Income Taxes [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 30, 2012	$ 665,636	$ 662,325	$ 15,109	$ 25,610	$ 1,230,450	$ (96,278)	$ (512,566)	$ 3,311
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	64,856	65,105			65,105			(249)
Dividends	(12,037)	(12,037)			(12,037)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	110,517	109,955					109,955	562
Issuance of shares
Stock options - Class A shares	5,086	5,086	92	4,994
Stock conversions Class B shares to Class A shares	0
Restricted stock units vested - Class A shares	(746)	(746)	10	(756)
401(k) Company stock match - Class A shares	3,454	3,454		(6,571)		10,025
Stock-based compensation	6,813	6,813		6,813
Income tax benefit related to share-based payments	2,955	2,955		2,955
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 29, 2013	846,534	842,910	15,211	33,045	1,283,518	(86,253)	(402,611)	3,624
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	32,305	33,307			33,307			(1,002)
Dividends	(24,918)	(24,918)			(24,918)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(131,785)	(131,184)					(131,184)	(601)
Issuance of shares
Stock options - Class A shares	1,119	1,119	17	1,102
Stock conversions Class B shares to Class A shares	0
Restricted stock units vested - Class A shares	(2,331)	(2,331)	24	(2,355)
Stock-based compensation	9,480	9,480		9,480
Income tax shortfall related to share-based payments	(2,055)	(2,055)		(2,055)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 28, 2014	728,349	726,328	15,252	39,217	1,291,907	(86,253)	(533,795)	2,021
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income/(loss)	62,842	63,246			63,246			(404)
Dividends	(26,409)	(26,409)			(26,409)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	24,788	24,701					24,701	87
Issuance of shares
Stock options - Class A shares	1,943	1,943	34	1,909
Restricted stock units vested - Class A shares	(2,184)	(2,184)	23	(2,207)
Performance-based awards - Class A shares	(1,565)	(1,565)	9	(1,574)
Warrants - Class A shares	101,083	101,083	1,590	99,474		19
Share repurchases	(69,921)	(69,921)				(69,921)
Stock-based compensation	10,431	10,431		10,431
Income tax shortfall related to share-based payments	(902)	(902)		(902)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 27, 2015	$ 828,455	$ 826,751	$ 16,908	$ 146,348	$ 1,328,744	$ (156,155)	$ (509,094)	$ 1,704

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHA7

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stock options, shares	341,362	169,286	914,272
Stock conversions, shares	0	1,426	324
Restricted stock unit vested, shares	233,901	241,607	104,054
401(k) - Company stock match, shares	0	0	303,066
Performance-based awards, shares	87,134
Warrants, shares	15,900,000
Shares repurchased, shares	5,511,233

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 62,842	$ 32,305	$ 64,856
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Impairment of assets	0	0	34,300
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense	9,055	0	14,168
Gain on insurance settlement	0	(1,859)	0
Pension settlement charge	40,329	9,525	3,228
Early termination charge	0	2,550	0
Loss/(gain) on sales of New England Media Group & About Group	0	0	(47,561)
Depreciation and amortization	61,597	79,455	85,477
Stock-based compensation expense	10,588	8,880	8,741
Undistributed loss of joint ventures	783	10,980	3,619
Deferred income taxes	(10,102)	(10,621)	44,102
Long-term retirement benefit obligations	(15,404)	(37,334)	(112,133)
Uncertain tax positions	1,627	17,310	1,387
Other – net	7,745	12,141	11,541
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable – net	5,510	(10,166)	3,148
Other current assets	22,141	507	1,851
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(22,833)	(33,911)	(83,072)
Unexpired subscriptions	1,448	729	1,203
Net cash provided by operating activities	175,326	80,491	34,855
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities	(818,865)	(777,945)	(860,848)
Maturities of marketable securities	818,262	506,711	447,350
Repayment of borrowings against cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance	0	(26,005)	0
Proceeds from sale of business	0	0	68,585
Proceeds from investments – net of purchases	(5,068)	7,331	12,004
Capital expenditures	(26,965)	(35,350)	(16,942)
Proceeds from insurance settlement	0	1,638	0
Change in restricted cash	1,521	(1,401)	(3,806)
Other-net	412	304	0
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities	(30,703)	(324,717)	(353,657)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	(223,648)	(38,857)	(19,959)
Dividends paid	(26,599)	(24,858)	(6,040)
Stock issuances	103,026	1,120	5,086
Repurchases	(69,293)	0	0
Windfall tax benefit related to share-based payments	2,303	1,209	1,654
Net cash used in financing activities	(214,211)	(61,386)	(19,259)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	(69,588)	(305,612)	(338,061)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,243)	(526)	316
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year	176,607	482,745	820,490
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year	105,776	176,607	482,745
Cash payments
Interest, net of capitalized interest	41,449	54,252	54,821
Income tax payment/(refunds) – net	$ 21,078	21,325	42,792
Noncash Investing Activities
Amount received from escrow		$ 7,000	$ 7,000

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Nature of Operations The New York Times Company is a global media organization that includes newspapers, print and digital products and investments (see Note 5). The New York Times Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are referred to collectively as the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us.” Our major sources of revenue are circulation and advertising. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of our Company and our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries after elimination of all significant intercompany transactions. The portion of the net income or loss and equity of a subsidiary attributable to the owners of a subsidiary other than the Company (a noncontrolling interest) is included as a component of consolidated stockholders‘ equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, within net income or loss in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, within comprehensive income or loss in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) and as a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity in our Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Fiscal Year Our fiscal year end is the last Sunday in December. Fiscal years 2015 , 2014 and 2013 each comprised 52 weeks and ended on December 27, 2015 , December 28, 2014 , and December 29, 2013 , respectively.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Marketable Securities We have investments in marketable debt securities. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the date of purchase and reevaluate the classifications at the balance sheet date. Marketable debt securities with maturities of 12 months or less are classified as short-term. Marketable debt securities with maturities greater than 12 months are classified as long-term. We have the intent and ability to hold our marketable debt securities until maturity; therefore, they are accounted for as held-to-maturity and stated at amortized cost. Concentration of Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentration of risk, are cash and cash equivalents and investments. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with major financial institutions. As of December 27, 2015 , we had cash balances at financial institutions in excess of federal insurance limits. We periodically evaluate the credit standing of these financial institutions as part of our ongoing investment strategy. Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade securities diversified among security types, issuers and industries. Our cash and investments are primarily managed by third-party investment managers who are required to adhere to investment policies approved by our Board of Directors designed to mitigate risk. Accounts Receivable Credit is extended to our advertisers and our subscribers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, and collateral is not required from such customers. Allowances for estimated credit losses, rebates, returns, rate adjustments and discounts are generally established based on historical experience. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or current market value. Inventory cost is generally based on the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for newsprint and the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for other inventories. Investments Investments in which we have at least a 20% , but not more than a 50% , interest are generally accounted for under the equity method. Investment interests below 20% are generally accounted for under the cost method, except if we could exercise significant influence, the investment would be accounted for under the equity method. We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of our cost and equity method investments annually or in an interim period if circumstances indicate that a possible impairment may exist. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the shorter of estimated asset service lives or lease terms as follows: buildings, building equipment and improvements – 10 to 40 years; equipment – 3 to 30 years; and software – 2 to 5 years. We capitalize interest costs and certain staffing costs as part of the cost of major projects. We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of long-lived assets, primarily property, plant and equipment, if certain circumstances indicate that a possible impairment may exist. These assets are tested for impairment at the asset group level associated with the lowest level of cash flows. An impairment exists if the carrying value of the asset (1) is not recoverable (the carrying value of the asset is greater than the sum of undiscounted cash flows) and (2) is greater than its fair value. Goodwill Goodwill is the excess of cost over the fair value of tangible and other intangible net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually or in an interim period if certain circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. Our annual impairment testing date is the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter. We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level, which is our single operating segment. We first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The qualitative assessment includes, but is not limited to, the results of our most recent quantitative impairment test, consideration of industry, market and macroeconomic conditions, cost factors, cash flows, changes in key management personnel and our share price. The result of this assessment determines whether it is necessary to perform the goodwill impairment two-step test. For the 2015 annual impairment testing, based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded that it is more likely than not that goodwill is not impaired. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, in the first step, we compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. Fair value is calculated by a combination of a discounted cash flow model and a market approach model. In calculating fair value for our reporting unit, we generally weigh the results of the discounted cash flow model more heavily than the market approach because the discounted cash flow model is specific to our business and long-term projections. If the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the second step must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. In the second step, we compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the carrying amount of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill. The discounted cash flow analysis requires us to make various judgments, estimates and assumptions, many of which are interdependent, about future revenues, operating margins, growth rates, capital expenditures, working capital and discount rates. The starting point for the assumptions used in our discounted cash flow analysis is the annual long-range financial forecast. The annual planning process that we undertake to prepare the long-range financial forecast takes into consideration a multitude of factors, including historical growth rates and operating performance, related industry trends, macroeconomic conditions, and marketplace data, among others. Assumptions are also made for perpetual growth rates for periods beyond the long-range financial forecast period. Our estimates of fair value are sensitive to changes in all of these variables, certain of which relate to broader macroeconomic conditions outside our control. The market approach analysis includes applying a multiple, based on comparable market transactions, to certain operating metrics of the reporting unit. The significant estimates and assumptions used by management in assessing the recoverability of goodwill acquired are estimated future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, as well as other factors. Any changes in these estimates or assumptions could result in an impairment charge. The estimates, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgment. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated results of the impairment tests can vary within a range of outcomes. In addition to annual testing, management uses certain indicators to evaluate whether the carrying value of our reporting unit may not be recoverable and an interim impairment test may be required. These indicators include: (1) current-period operating or cash flow declines combined with a history of operating or cash flow declines or a projection/forecast that demonstrates continuing declines in the cash flow or the inability to improve our operations to forecasted levels, (2) a significant adverse change in the business climate, whether structural or technological, (3) significant impairments and (4) a decline in our stock price and market capitalization. Management has applied what it believes to be the most appropriate valuation methodology for its impairment testing. Additionally, management believes that the likelihood of an impairment of goodwill is remote due to the excess market capitalization relative to its net book value. See Note 4. Self-Insurance We self-insure for workers’ compensation costs, automobile and general liability claims, up to certain deductible limits, as well as for certain employee medical and disability benefits. The recorded liabilities for self-insured risks are primarily calculated using actuarial methods. The liabilities include amounts for actual claims, claim growth and claims incurred but not yet reported. The recorded liabilities for self-insured risks were approximately $41 million and $43 million as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Our single-employer pension and other postretirement benefit costs are accounted for using actuarial valuations. We recognize the funded status of these plans – measured as the difference between plan assets, if funded, and the benefit obligation – on the balance sheet and recognize changes in the funded status that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic pension cost, within other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes. The assets related to our funded pension plans are measured at fair value. We make significant subjective judgments about a number of actuarial assumptions, which include discount rates, health-care cost trend rates, long-term return on plan assets and mortality rates. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the impact from our pension and other postretirement benefits could vary within a range of outcomes and could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We also recognize the present value of pension liabilities associated with the withdrawal from multiemployer pension plans. We assess a liability, for obligations related to complete and partial withdrawals from multiemployer pension plans, as well as estimate obligations for future partial withdrawals that we consider probable and reasonably estimable. The actual liability is not known until each plan completes a final assessment of the withdrawal liability and issues a demand to us. Therefore, we adjust the estimate of our multiemployer pension plan liability as more information becomes available that allows us to refine our estimates. See Notes 9 and 10 for additional information regarding pension and other postretirement benefits. Revenue Recognition Circulation revenues include single-copy and subscription revenues. Circulation revenues are based on the number of copies of the printed newspaper (through home-delivery subscriptions and single-copy sales) and digital subscriptions sold and the rates charged to the respective customers. Single-copy revenue is recognized based on date of publication, net of provisions for related returns. Proceeds from subscription revenues are deferred at the time of sale and are recognized in earnings on a pro rata basis over the terms of the subscriptions. When our digital subscriptions are sold through third parties, we are a principal in the transaction and, therefore, revenues and related costs to third parties for these sales are reported on a gross basis. Several factors are considered to determine whether we are a principal, most notably whether we are the primary obligor to the customer and have determined the selling price and product specifications. Advertising revenues are recognized when advertisements are published in newspapers or placed on digital platforms or, with respect to certain digital advertising, each time a user clicks on certain advertisements, net of provisions for estimated rebates, rate adjustments and discounts. We recognize a rebate obligation as a reduction of revenues, based on the amount of estimated rebates that will be earned and claimed, related to the underlying revenue transactions during the period. Measurement of the rebate obligation is estimated based on the historical experience of the number of customers that ultimately earn and use the rebate. Rate adjustments primarily represent credits given to customers related to billing or production errors and discounts represent credits given to customers who pay an invoice prior to its due date. Rate adjustments and discounts are accounted for as a reduction of revenues, based on the amount of estimated rate adjustments or discounts related to the underlying revenues during the period. Measurement of rate adjustments and discount obligations are estimated based on historical experience of credits actually issued. Other revenues are recognized when the related service or product has been delivered. Income Taxes Income taxes are recognized for the following: (1) amount of taxes payable for the current year and (2) deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequence of events that have been recognized differently in the financial statements than for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established using statutory tax rates and are adjusted for tax rate changes in the period of enactment. We assess whether our deferred tax assets should be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our process includes collecting positive (e.g., sources of taxable income) and negative (e.g., recent historical losses) evidence and assessing, based on the evidence, whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize in our financial statements the impact of a tax position if that tax position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the tax position. This involves the identification of potential uncertain tax positions, the evaluation of tax law and an assessment of whether a liability for uncertain tax positions is necessary. Different conclusions reached in this assessment can have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to audit in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which could require an extended period of time to resolve. Until formal resolutions are reached between us and the tax authorities, the timing and amount of a possible audit settlement for uncertain tax benefits is difficult to predict. Stock-Based Compensation We establish fair value for our stock-based awards to determine our cost and recognize the related expense over the appropriate vesting period. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for outstanding stock-settled long-term performance awards, stock-settled and cash-settled restricted stock units, stock options and stock appreciation rights. See Note 15 for additional information related to stock-based compensation expense. Earnings/(Loss) Per Shar e Basic earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing net earnings/(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is calculated similarly, except that it includes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of securities, including outstanding warrants and the effect of shares issuable under our Company’s stock-based incentive plans if such effect is dilutive. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method for computing earnings/(loss) per share when a company’s capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. This method determines earnings/(loss) per share based on dividends declared on common stock and participating securities (i.e., distributed earnings), as well as participation rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings. Foreign Currency Translation The assets and liabilities of foreign companies are translated at year-end exchange rates. Results of operations are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the year. The resulting translation adjustment is included as a separate component in the Stockholders’ Equity section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets, in the caption “Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes.” Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” as part of its simplification initiative. The ASU requires entities to present all deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. The amendments may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017. We adopted this ASU prospectively to the relevant presentation and disclosures beginning with our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 . Prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, “ Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement,” which provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and how to account for the license under each scenario. The guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning December 28, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. A reporting entity may apply the guidance prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the service effective date, or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this ASU prospectively beginning with our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 . The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial statements. Prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-04, “Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employers Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets,” which provides guidance on practical expedients with fiscal years that do not coincide with a month end. The amended guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning December 28, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments in the guidance should be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this ASU prospectively to the relevant presentation and disclosures beginning with our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 . Prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,” which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. Early application is permitted. We adopted this ASU retrospectively to the relevant presentation and disclosures as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 . In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which prescribes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in the accounting of revenue arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance will supersede virtually all existing revenue guidance under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. There are two transition options available to entities: the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. Under the full retrospective approach, the Company would restate prior periods in compliance with Accounting Standards Codification 250, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.” Alternatively, the Company may elect the modified retrospective approach, which allows for the new revenue standard to be applied to existing contracts as of the effective date and record a cumulative catch-up adjustment to retained earnings effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017, subject to finalization. Early application is permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the revenue guidance. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all recently issued accounting pronouncements. Recent accounting pronouncements not specifically identified in our disclosures are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities Our marketable debt securities consisted of the following: (In thousands) December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 Short-term marketable securities U.S Treasury securities $ 184,278 $ 238,488 Corporate debt securities 185,561 208,346 U.S. agency securities 65,222 32,009 Municipal securities 1,363 13,622 Certificates of deposit 60,244 109,293 Commercial paper 10,971 34,985 Total short-term marketable securities $ 507,639 $ 636,743 Long-term marketable securities Corporate debt securities $ 119,784 $ 71,191 U.S. agency securities 150,583 95,204 U.S Treasury securities 20,769 — Municipal securities — 1,425 Total long-term marketable securities $ 291,136 $ 167,820 Marketable debt securities As of December 27, 2015 , our short-term and long-term marketable securities had remaining maturities of less than 1 month to 12 months and 13 months to 35 months , respectively. See Note 8 for additional information regarding the fair value of our marketable securities.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in 2015 and 2014 were as follows: (In thousands) Total Company Balance as of December 29, 2013 $ 125,871 Foreign currency translation (9,449 ) Balance as of December 28, 2014 116,422 Foreign currency translation (7,337 ) Balance as of December 27, 2015 $ 109,085 The foreign currency translation line item reflects changes in goodwill resulting from fluctuating exchange rates related to the consolidation of certain international subsidiaries.

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Investments in Joint Ventures As of December 27, 2015 , our investments in joint ventures consisted of equity ownership interests in the following entities: Company Approximate % Ownership Donohue Malbaie Inc. 49 % Madison Paper Industries 40 % Women in the World Media, LLC 30 % We have investments in Donohue Malbaie, Inc. (“Malbaie”), a Canadian newsprint company, Madison Paper Industries (“Madison”), a partnership operating a supercalendered paper mill in Maine (together, the “Paper Mills”), and Women in the World Media, LLC, a live-event conference business. Our investments above are accounted for under the equity method, and are recorded in “Investments in joint ventures” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our proportionate shares of the operating results of our investments are recorded in “Loss from joint ventures” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and in “Investments in joint ventures” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In 2015, we had a loss from joint ventures of $0.8 million compared with a loss of $8.4 million in 2014. The improvement reflected an impairment charge in 2014 related to our investment in Madison, as well as increased income from our investment in Malbaie, which benefited from the impact of a significantly weakened Canadian dollar. This was partially offset by losses from our investment in Madison, which continued to face declining demand for supercalendered paper and was at a competitive disadvantage to Canadian mills selling paper to the United States, which benefited from the Canadian dollar value decline. In 2014, we had a loss from joint ventures of $8.4 million compared with a loss of $3.2 million in 2013. During the fourth quarter of 2014, we recognized an impairment charge of $9.2 million for our investment in Madison. Our proportionate share of the loss was $4.7 million after adjusting for tax and the allocation of the loss to the non-controlling interest. In the fourth quarter of 2013, we completed the sale of the New England Media Group and our 49% equity interest in Metro Boston, and classified the results as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 13 for additional information. Malbaie & Madison We have a 49% equity interest in a Canadian newsprint company, Malbaie. The other 51% is owned by Resolute FP Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Resolute Forest Products Inc. (“Resolute”), a Delaware corporation. Resolute is a large global manufacturer of paper, market pulp and wood products. Malbaie manufactures newsprint on the paper machine it owns within Resolute’s paper mill in Clermont, Quebec. Malbaie is wholly dependent upon Resolute for its pulp, which is purchased by Malbaie from Resolute’s Clermont paper mill. Our Company and UPM-Kymmene Corporation, a Finnish paper manufacturing company, are partners through subsidiary companies in Madison. The Company’s 40% ownership of Madison is through an 80% -owned consolidated subsidiary. UPM-Kymmene owns 60% of Madison, including a 10% interest through a 20% noncontrolling interest in the consolidated subsidiary of the Company. We received no distributions from Malbaie in 2015 , $3.9 million in 2014 and $1.4 million in 2013 . We received no distributions from Madison in 2015 , 2014 , or 2013 . We purchase newsprint, and have purchased supercalendered paper, from the Paper Mills. Such purchases aggregated approximately $12 million in 2015 , $20 million in 2014 and $21 million in 2013 . Effective February 2015, we no longer purchase supercalendered paper. Cost Method Investments The aggregate carrying amount of cost method investments included in “Miscellaneous assets’’ in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were $11.9 million and $10.0 million for December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively.

Debt Obligations

Debt Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Obligations	Debt Obligations Our current indebtedness included senior notes and the repurchase option related to a sale-leaseback of a portion of our New York headquarters. Our total debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following: (In thousands, except percentages) December 27, 2015 December 28, Total debt and capital lease obligations: Senior notes due in 2015 Principal amount $ — $ 223,669 Less unamortized discount based on imputed interest rate of 5.0% — 7 Total senior notes due in 2015 — 223,662 Senior notes due in 2016 Principal amount 189,170 189,170 Less unamortized discount based on imputed interest rate of 6.625% 793 1,566 Total senior notes due in 2016 188,377 187,604 Option to repurchase ownership interest in headquarters building in 2019 Principal amount 250,000 250,000 Less unamortized discount based on imputed interest rate of 13.0% 13,905 17,882 Total option to repurchase ownership interest in headquarters building in 2019 236,095 232,118 Capital lease obligations 6,756 6,736 Total debt and capital lease obligations 431,228 650,120 Less current portion 188,377 223,662 Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 242,851 $ 426,458 See Note 8 for information regarding the fair value of our long-term debt. The aggregate face amount of maturities of debt over the next five years and thereafter is as follows: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 189,170 2017 — 2018 — 2019 250,000 2020 — Thereafter — Total face amount of maturities 439,170 Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount (14,698 ) Carrying value of debt (excludes capital leases) $ 424,472 Interest expense, net, as shown in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Interest expense $ 41,973 $ 51,877 $ 52,913 Premium on debt repurchases — 2,538 2,127 Amortization of debt costs and discount on debt 4,756 4,651 4,548 Capitalized interest (338 ) (152 ) — Interest income (7,341 ) (5,184 ) (1,515 ) Total interest expense, net $ 39,050 $ 53,730 $ 58,073 5.0% Notes In 2005, we issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior unsecured notes due March 15, 2015 (“ 5.0% Notes”). In March 2015, we repaid, at maturity, the remaining principal amount of the 5.0% Notes. During 2014, we repurchased $20.4 million principal amount of the 5.0% Notes and recorded a $0.3 million pre-tax charge in connection with the repurchase. This charge is included in “Interest expense, net” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. 6.625% Notes In November 2010, we issued $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2016 (“ 6.625% Notes”). During 2014, we repurchased $18.4 million principal amount of the 6.625% Notes and recorded a $2.2 million pre-tax charge in connection with the repurchases. During 2013, we repurchased $17.4 million principal amount of the 6.625% Notes and recorded a $2.1 million pre-tax charge in connection with the repurchases. We have the option to redeem all or a portion of the 6.625% Notes, at any time, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date plus a “make-whole” premium. The 6.625% Notes are not otherwise callable. The 6.625% Notes are subject to certain covenants that, among other things, limit (subject to customary exceptions) our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to: • incur additional indebtedness and issue preferred stock; • pay dividends or make other equity distributions; • agree to any restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to make payments to us; • create liens on certain assets to secure debt; • make certain investments; • merge or consolidate with other companies or transfer all or substantially all of our assets; and • engage in sale-leaseback transactions. The Company intends to repay the 6.625% Notes in full at their maturity on December 15, 2016. Sale-Leaseback Financing In March 2009, we entered into an agreement to sell and simultaneously lease back a portion of our leasehold condominium interest in our Company’s headquarters building located at 620 Eighth Avenue in New York City (the “Condo Interest”). The sale price for the Condo Interest was $225.0 million . We have an option, exercisable in 2019, to repurchase the Condo Interest for $250.0 million . The lease term is 15 years, and we have three renewal options that could extend the term for an additional 20 years. The transaction is accounted for as a financing transaction. As such, we have continued to depreciate the Condo Interest and account for the rental payments as interest expense. The difference between the purchase option price of $250.0 million and the net sale proceeds of approximately $211 million , or approximately $39 million , is being amortized over a 10 -year period through interest expense. The effective interest rate on this transaction was approximately 13% .

Other

Other	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other	Other Severance Costs We recognized severance costs of $7.0 million in 2015 , $36.1 million in 2014 and $12.4 million in 2013 . The majority of the 2014 costs related to workforce reductions. These costs are recorded in “Selling, general and administrative costs” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We had a severance liability of $14.9 million and $34.6 million included in “Accrued expenses and other” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively. Pension Settlement Charges See Note 9 for information regarding pension settlement charges. Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Expense See Note 9 for information regarding multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense. Early Termination Charge In 2014, we recorded a $2.6 million charge for the early termination of a distribution agreement. Advertising Expenses Advertising expenses incurred to promote our consumer and marketing services were $83.4 million , $89.5 million and $86.0 million for the fiscal years ended December 27, 2015 , December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 respectively. Capitalized Computer Software Costs Amortization of capitalized computer software costs included in “Depreciation and amortization” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were $11.9 million , $29.4 million and $27.4 million for the fiscal years ended December 27, 2015 , December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 , respectively. Reserve for Uncertain Tax Positions In 2015 and 2014, we recorded a $2.5 million and $21.1 million income tax benefit, respectively, primarily due to a reduction in the Company’s reserve for uncertain tax positions.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The transaction would be in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability, based on assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date; Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Assets/Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis As of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , we had assets related to our qualified pension plans measured at fair value. The required disclosures regarding such assets are presented in Note 9. The following table summarizes our financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 : (In thousands) December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Deferred compensation $ 35,578 $ 35,578 $ — $ — $ 45,136 $ 45,136 $ — $ — The deferred compensation liability, included in “Other liabilities—Other” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, consists of deferrals under The New York Times Company Deferred Executive Compensation Plan (the “DEC”), which enables certain eligible executives to elect to defer a portion of their compensation on a pre-tax basis. The deferred amounts are invested at the executives’ option in various mutual funds. The fair value of deferred compensation is based on the mutual fund investments elected by the executives and on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The DEC was frozen effective December 31, 2015. Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis Certain non-financial assets, such as goodwill, other intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and certain investments, that were part of operations that have been classified as discontinued operations are only recorded at fair value if an impairment charge is recognized. We classified all of these measurements as Level 3, as we used unobservable inputs within the valuation methodologies that were significant to the fair value measurements, and the valuations required management‘s judgment due to the absence of quoted market prices. The following tables present non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the total impairment losses recorded during 2014 and 2013 on those assets. There was no impairment recognized in 2015 . 2014 (In thousands) Net Carrying Value as of Fair Value Measured and Recorded Using Impairment Losses for the Year Ended December 28, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 28, 2014 Investments in joint ventures $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 9,216 (1) (1) Impairment losses related to Madison are included within “Loss from joint ventures” for the year ended December 28, 2014. See Note 5 for additional information. The impairment of assets in 2014 reflects the impairment of one of our investments in joint ventures, Madison. During the fourth quarter of 2014, we estimated the fair value less cost to sell of the group held for sale, using unobservable inputs (Level 3). We recorded a $9.2 million non-cash charge in the fourth quarter of 2014. Our proportionate share of the loss was $4.7 million after tax and adjusted for the allocation of the loss to the non-controlling interest. 2013 (In thousands) Net Carrying Value as of Fair Value Measured and Recorded Using Impairment Losses for the Year Ended December 29, 2013 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 29, 2013 Property, plant and equipment $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 34,300 (1) (1) Impairment losses related to the New England Media Group and are included within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” for the year ended December 29, 2013. We sold the New England Media Group in the fourth quarter of 2013. See Note 13 for additional information. The impairment of assets in 2013 reflects the impairment of fixed assets held for sale that related to the New England Media Group. During the third quarter of 2013, we estimated the fair value less cost to sell of the group held for sale, using unobservable inputs (Level 3). We recorded a $34.3 million non-cash charge in the third quarter of 2013 for fixed assets at the New England Media Group to reduce the carrying value of fixed assets to their fair value less costs to sell. Financial Instruments Disclosed, But Not Reported, at Fair Value Our marketable securities, which include U.S. Treasury securities, corporate debt securities, U.S. government agency securities, municipal securities, certificates of deposit and commercial paper, are recorded at amortized cost (see Note 3). As of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , the amortized cost approximated fair value because of the short-term maturity and highly liquid nature of these investments. We classified these investments as Level 2 since the fair value estimates are based on market observable inputs for investments with similar terms and maturities. The carrying value of our long-term debt was approximately $236 million as of December 27, 2015 and $420 million as of December 28, 2014 . The fair value of our long-term debt was approximately $316 million as of December 27, 2015 and $527 million as of December 28, 2014 . We estimate the fair value of our debt utilizing market quotations for debt that have quoted prices in active markets. Since our debt does not trade on a daily basis in an active market, the fair value estimates are based on market observable inputs based on borrowing rates currently available for debt with similar terms and average maturities (Level 2).

Pension Benefits

Pension Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension Benefits	Pension Benefits Single-Employer Plans We sponsor several single-employer defined benefit pension plans, the majority of which have been frozen. We also participate in joint Company and Guild-sponsored plans covering employees who are members of The News Guild of New York, including The Newspaper Guild of New York - The New York Times Pension Fund, which was frozen in 2012 and replaced with a new defined benefit pension plan, The Guild-Times Adjustable Pension Plan. We also have a foreign-based pension plan for certain employees (the “foreign plan”). The information for the foreign plan is combined with the information for U.S. non-qualified plans. The benefit obligation of the foreign plan is immaterial to our total benefit obligation. Net Periodic Pension Cost The components of net periodic pension cost were as follows: December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 December 29, 2013 (In thousands) Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Service cost $ 11,932 $ 157 $ 12,089 $ 9,543 $ 184 $ 9,727 $ 11,225 $ 1,162 $ 12,387 Interest cost 74,536 10,060 84,596 84,447 10,450 94,897 77,136 10,681 87,817 Expected return on plan assets (115,261 ) — (115,261 ) (113,839 ) — (113,839 ) (124,250 ) — (124,250 ) Amortization and other costs 36,442 5,081 41,523 26,620 4,718 31,338 33,770 5,561 39,331 Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost (1,945 ) — (1,945 ) (1,945 ) — (1,945 ) (1,945 ) — (1,945 ) Effect of settlement 40,329 — 40,329 — 9,525 9,525 — 3,228 3,228 Net periodic pension cost/(income) $ 46,033 $ 15,298 $ 61,331 $ 4,826 $ 24,877 $ 29,703 $ (4,064 ) $ 20,632 $ 16,568 As part of our strategy to reduce the pension obligations and the resulting volatility of our overall financial condition, we have offered lump-sum payments to certain former employees participating in both our qualified and non-qualified pension plans. In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded a pension settlement charge of $40.3 million in connection with a lump-sum payment offer made to certain former employees who participated in certain qualified pension plans. These lump-sum payments totaled $98.3 million and were made with cash from the qualified pension plans, not with Company cash. The effect of this lump-sum payment offer was to reduce our pension obligations by $142.8 million . In the second quarter of 2014, we recorded a pension settlement charge of $9.5 million in connection with a lump-sum payment offer made to certain former employees who participated in certain non-qualified pension plans. These lump-sum payments totaled $24.0 million and were paid out of Company cash. The effect of this lump-sum payment offer was to reduce our pension obligations by $32.0 million . In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recorded a pension settlement charge of $3.2 million in connection with a lump-sum payment offer made to certain former employees who participated in certain non-qualified pension plans. These lump-sum payments totaled $10.9 million and were paid out of Company cash. The effect of this lump-sum payment offer was to reduce our pension obligations by $12.7 million . Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Net actuarial loss/(gain) $ 31,044 $ 254,525 $ (178,088 ) Amortization of loss (41,523 ) (30,665 ) (39,017 ) Amortization of prior service cost 1,945 1,945 1,945 Effect of curtailment (1,264 ) — — Effect of settlement (40,329 ) (9,525 ) (3,358 ) Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss (50,127 ) 216,280 (218,518 ) Net periodic pension cost 61,331 29,703 16,568 Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss/(income) $ 11,204 $ 245,983 $ (201,950 ) The estimated actuarial loss and prior service credit that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year is approximately $33 million and $2 million , respectively. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company’s ERISA Management Committee made a decision to freeze the accrual of benefits under the Retirement Annuity Plan For Craft Employees of The New York Times Companies with respect to all participants covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and The New York Newspaper Printing Pressmen’s Union No. 2N/1SE, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2015. As a result, we recorded a curtailment of $1.3 million in 2015. The amount of cost recognized for defined contribution benefit plans was approximately $16 million for 2015 , $17 million for 2014 and $18 million for 2013 . Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) were as follows: December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 (In thousands) Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,101,573 $ 267,824 $ 2,369,397 $ 1,778,647 $ 262,501 $ 2,041,148 Service cost 11,932 157 12,089 9,543 184 9,727 Interest cost 74,536 10,060 84,596 84,447 10,450 94,897 Plan participants’ contributions 20 — 20 26 — 26 Actuarial (gain)/loss (129,187 ) (14,372 ) (143,559 ) 330,224 36,604 366,828 Curtailments (1,264 ) — (1,264 ) — — — Lump-sum settlement paid (98,348 ) — (98,348 ) — (24,015 ) (24,015 ) Benefits paid (107,352 ) (16,231 ) (123,583 ) (101,314 ) (17,507 ) (118,821 ) Effects of change in currency conversion — (351 ) (351 ) — (393 ) (393 ) Benefit obligation at end of year 1,851,910 247,087 2,098,997 2,101,573 267,824 2,369,397 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 1,837,250 — 1,837,250 1,698,091 — 1,698,091 Actual return on plan assets (59,342 ) — (59,342 ) 225,470 — 225,470 Employer contributions 7,128 16,231 23,359 14,977 41,522 56,499 Plan participants’ contributions 20 — 20 26 — 26 Lump-sum settlement paid (98,348 ) — (98,348 ) — (24,015 ) (24,015 ) Benefits paid (107,352 ) (16,231 ) (123,583 ) (101,314 ) (17,507 ) (118,821 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 1,579,356 — 1,579,356 1,837,250 — 1,837,250 Net amount recognized $ (272,554 ) $ (247,087 ) $ (519,641 ) $ (264,323 ) $ (267,824 ) $ (532,147 ) Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current liabilities $ — $ (16,043 ) $ (16,043 ) $ — $ (15,767 ) $ (15,767 ) Noncurrent liabilities (272,554 ) (231,044 ) (503,598 ) (264,323 ) (252,057 ) (516,380 ) Net amount recognized $ (272,554 ) $ (247,087 ) $ (519,641 ) $ (264,323 ) $ (267,824 ) $ (532,147 ) Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial loss $ 821,648 $ 100,344 $ 921,992 $ 854,267 $ 119,797 $ 974,064 Prior service credit (24,621 ) — (24,621 ) (26,565 ) — (26,565 ) Total $ 797,027 $ 100,344 $ 897,371 $ 827,702 $ 119,797 $ 947,499 The accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans was $2.09 billion and $2.36 billion as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively. Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Projected benefit obligation $ 2,098,997 $ 2,369,397 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 2,092,600 $ 2,362,050 Fair value of plan assets $ 1,579,356 $ 1,837,250 Assumptions Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine benefit obligations for qualified pension plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, Discount rate 4.60 % 4.05 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.96 % 2.89 % The rate of increase in compensation levels is applicable only for qualified pension plans that have not been frozen. Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic pension cost for qualified plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, December 29, Discount rate 4.05 % 4.90 % 4.00 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.89 % 2.87 % 3.50 % Expected long-term rate of return on assets 7.01 % 7.02 % 7.85 % Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine benefit obligations for non-qualified plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, Discount rate 4.40 % 3.90 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.50 % 2.50 % The rate of increase in compensation levels is applicable only for the non-qualified pension plans that have not been frozen. Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic pension cost for non-qualified plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, December 29, Discount rate 3.90 % 4.60 % 3.70 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.50 % 2.50 % 3.00 % We determined our discount rate using a Ryan ALM, Inc. Curve (the “Ryan Curve”). The Ryan Curve provides the bonds included in the curve and allows adjustments for certain outliers (e.g., bonds on “watch”). We believe the Ryan Curve allows us to calculate an appropriate discount rate. To determine our discount rate, we project a cash flow based on annual accrued benefits. For active participants, the benefits under the respective pension plans are projected to the date of termination. The projected plan cash flow is discounted to the measurement date, which is the last day of our fiscal year, using the annual spot rates provided in the Ryan Curve. A single discount rate is then computed so that the present value of the benefit cash flow equals the present value computed using the Ryan Curve rates. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on assets, we evaluated input from our investment consultants, actuaries and investment management firms, including our review of asset class return expectations, as well as long-term historical asset class returns. Projected returns by such consultants and economists are based on broad equity and bond indices. Our objective is to select an average rate of earnings expected on existing plan assets and expected contributions to the plan during the year. The market-related value of plan assets is multiplied by the expected long-term rate of return on assets to compute the expected return on plan assets, a component of net periodic pension cost. The market-related value of plan assets is a calculated value that recognizes changes in fair value over three years. In October 2014, the Society of Actuaries (“SOA”) released new mortality tables that increased life expectancy assumptions. During the fourth quarter of 2014, we adopted the new mortality tables and revised the mortality assumptions used in determining our pension and postretirement benefit obligations. The net impact to our qualified and non-qualified pension obligations resulting from the new mortality assumptions in 2014 was an increase of $117.0 million . For fiscal year 2016, we are changing the approach used to calculate the service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost for benefit plans to provide a more precise measurement of service and interest costs. Historically, we calculated these service and interest components utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. Going forward, we have elected to utilize an approach that discounts the individual expected cash flows using the applicable spot rates derived from the yield curve over the projected cash flow period. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs ranged from 0.84% to 5.18% . Based on current economic conditions, we estimate that the service cost and interest cost for our pension plans will be reduced by $ 18.1 million in 2016. We have accounted for this change as a change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle and accordingly have accounted for it prospectively. Plan Assets Company-Sponsored Pension Plans The assets underlying the Company-sponsored qualified pension plans are managed by professional investment managers. These investment managers are selected and monitored by the pension investment committee, composed of certain senior executives, who are appointed by the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Finance Committee is responsible for adopting our investment policy, which includes rules regarding the selection and retention of qualified advisors and investment managers. The pension investment committee is responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with our investment policy, selecting and monitoring investment managers and communicating the investment guidelines and performance objectives to the investment managers. Our contributions are made on a basis determined by the actuaries in accordance with the funding requirements and limitations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code. Investment Policy and Strategy The primary long-term investment objective is to allocate assets in a manner that produces a total rate of return that meets or exceeds the growth of our pension liabilities. Our plan objective is to transition the asset mix to hedge liabilities and minimize volatility in the funded status of the plans. Asset Allocation Guidelines In accordance with our asset allocation strategy, for substantially all of our Company-sponsored pension plan assets, investments are categorized into long duration fixed income investments whose value is highly correlated to that of the pension plan obligations (“Long Duration Assets”) or other investments, such as equities and high-yield fixed income securities, whose return over time is expected to exceed the rate of growth in our pension plan obligations (“Return-Seeking Assets”). The proportional allocation of assets between Long Duration Assets and Return-Seeking Assets is dependent on the funded status of each pension plan. Under our policy, for example, a funded status between 95% and 97.5% requires an allocation of total assets of 53% to 63% to Long Duration Assets and 37% to 47% to Return-Seeking Assets. As our funded status increases, the allocation to Long Duration Assets will increase and the allocation to Return-Seeking Assets will decrease. The following asset allocation guidelines apply to the Return-Seeking Assets: Asset Category Percentage Range Public Equity 70% - 90 % Growth Fixed Income 0% - 15 % Alternatives 0% - 15 % Cash 0% - 10 % The asset allocations of our Company-sponsored pension plans by asset category for both Long Duration and Return-Seeking Assets, as of December 27, 2015 , were as follows: Asset Category Percentage Public Equity 45 % Fixed Income 51 % Alternatives 4 % Cash — % The specified target allocation of assets and ranges set forth above are maintained and reviewed on a periodic basis by the pension investment committee. The pension investment committee may direct the transfer of assets between investment managers in order to rebalance the portfolio in accordance with approved asset allocation ranges to accomplish the investment objectives for the pension plan assets. Fair Value of Plan Assets The fair value of the assets underlying our Company-sponsored qualified pension plans and The Newspaper Guild of New York - The New York Times Pension Fund by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurement at December 27, 2015 (In thousands) Quoted Prices Markets for Identical Assets Significant Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Asset Category (1) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Equity Securities: U.S. Equities $ 47,136 $ — $ — $ 47,136 International Equities 48,834 — — 48,834 Common/Collective Funds (2) — 761,812 — 761,812 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate Bonds — 417,554 — 417,554 U.S. Treasury and Other Government Securities — 119,098 — 119,098 Group Annuity Contract — 57,044 — 57,044 Municipal and Provincial Bonds — 36,912 — 36,912 Government Sponsored Enterprises (3) — 6,250 — 6,250 Other — 11,511 — 11,511 Cash and Cash Equivalents — 12,255 — 12,255 Private Equity — — 29,707 29,707 Hedge Fund — — 31,243 31,243 Assets at Fair Value $ 95,970 $ 1,422,436 $ 60,950 $ 1,579,356 (1) Includes the assets of The Guild-Times Adjustable Pension Plan and the Retirement Annuity Plan which are not part of the Master Trust. (2) The underlying assets of the common/collective funds are primarily comprised of equity and fixed income securities. The fair value in the above table represents our ownership share of the net asset value of the underlying funds. (3) Represents investments that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Fair Value Measurement at December 28, 2014 (In thousands) Quoted Prices Markets for Identical Assets Significant Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Asset Category (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Equity Securities: U.S. Equities $ 48,640 $ — $ — $ 48,640 International Equities 51,154 — — 51,154 Common/Collective Funds (1) — 697,075 — 697,075 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate Bonds — 539,098 — 539,098 U.S. Treasury and Other Government Securities — 150,496 — 150,496 Group Annuity Contract — 76,290 — 76,290 Municipal and Provincial Bonds — 47,046 — 47,046 Government Sponsored Enterprises (2) — 9,517 — 9,517 Other — 22,951 — 22,951 Cash and Cash Equivalents 52 127,910 — 127,962 Private Equity — — 35,727 35,727 Hedge Fund — — 31,294 31,294 Assets at Fair Value $ 99,846 $ 1,670,383 $ 67,021 $ 1,837,250 (1) Includes the assets of The Guild-Times Adjustable Pension Plan and the Retirement Annuity Plan which are not part of the Master Trust. (2) The underlying assets of the common/collective funds are primarily comprised of equity and fixed income securities. The fair value in the above table represents our ownership share of the net asset value of the underlying funds. (3) Represents investments that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Level 1 and Level 2 Investments Where quoted prices are available in an active market for identical assets, such as equity securities traded on an exchange, transactions for the asset occur with such frequency that the pricing information is available on an ongoing/daily basis. We classify these types of investments as Level 1 where the fair value represents the closing/last trade price for these particular securities. For our investments where pricing data may not be readily available, fair values are estimated by using quoted prices for similar assets, in both active and not active markets, and observable inputs, other than quoted prices, such as interest rates and credit risk. We classify these types of investments as Level 2 because we are able to reasonably estimate the fair value through inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. There are no restrictions on our ability to sell any of our Level 1 and Level 2 investments. Level 3 Investments Certain pension plans have investments in private equity funds and a hedge fund as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 that have been determined to be Level 3 investments, within the fair value hierarchy, because the inputs to determine fair value are considered unobservable. The general valuation methodology used for the private equity and hedge fund of funds is the market approach. The market approach utilizes prices and other relevant information such as similar market transactions, type of security, size of the position, degree of liquidity, restrictions on the disposition, latest round of financing data, current financial position and operating results, among other factors. As a result of the inherent limitations related to the valuations of the Level 3 investments, due to the unobservable inputs of the underlying funds, the estimated fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a market for those investments existed. The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 27, 2015 is as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (In thousands) Hedge Fund Private Equity Total Balance at beginning of year $ 31,294 $ 35,727 $ 67,021 Actual gain/(loss) on plan assets: Relating to assets still held (51 ) (2,170 ) (2,221 ) Capital contribution — 1,288 1,288 Return of Capital — (5,138 ) (5,138 ) Balance at end of year $ 31,243 $ 29,707 $ 60,950 The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 28, 2014 is as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (In thousands) Hedge Fund Private Equity Total Balance at beginning of year $ 30,325 $ 40,537 $ 70,862 Actual gain on plan assets: Relating to assets still held 969 (1,775 ) (806 ) Capital contribution — 2,008 2,008 Return of Capital — (5,043 ) (5,043 ) Balance at end of year $ 31,294 $ 35,727 $ 67,021 Cash Flows In August 2014, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 was enacted. The legislation extended interest rate stabilization for single-employer defined benefit pension plan funding for an additional five years. In 2015 , we made contributions to qualified pension plans of $7.1 million . We expect contributions to total approximately $8 million to satisfy minimum funding requirements in 2016 . In January 2013, we made a contribution of approximately $57 million to The Newspaper Guild of New York - The New York Times Pension Fund, of which $20 million was estimated to be necessary to satisfy minimum funding requirements in 2013. Mandatory contributions to other qualified pension plans increased our total contributions to approximately $74 million for the full year of 2013. The following benefit payments, which reflect future service for plans that have not been frozen, are expected to be paid: Plans (In thousands) Qualified Non- Qualified Total 2016 $ 107,149 $ 16,360 $ 123,509 2017 108,010 17,110 125,120 2018 109,054 17,079 126,133 2019 110,552 17,186 127,738 2020 111,509 16,876 128,385 2021-2025 (1) 581,287 82,427 663,714 (1) While benefit payments under these plans are expected to continue beyond 2025, we have presented in this table only those benefit payments estimated over the next 10 years. Multiemployer Plans We contribute to a number of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under the terms of various collective bargaining agreements that cover our union-represented employees. Over the past few years, certain events, such as amendments to various collective bargaining agreements and the sale of the New England Media Group, resulted in withdrawals from multiemployer pension plans. These actions, along with a reduction in covered employees, have resulted in us estimating withdrawal liabilities to the respective plans for our proportionate share of any unfunded vested benefits. In 2015 and 2013, we recorded $9.1 million and $6.2 million in charges for partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans, respectively. We recorded an estimated charge for multiemployer pension plan withdrawal obligations of $14.2 million in 2013, which includes $8.0 million directly related to the sale of the New England Media Group. There was no such charge in 2014. Our multiemployer pension plan withdrawal liability was approximately $124 million as of December 27, 2015 and approximately $116 million as of December 28, 2014 . This liability represents the present value of the obligations related to complete and partial withdrawals that have already occurred as well as an estimate of future partial withdrawals that we considered probable and reasonably estimable. For those plans that have yet to provide us with a demand letter, the actual liability will not be fully known until they complete a final assessment of the withdrawal liability and issue a demand to us. Therefore, the estimate of our multiemployer pension plan liability will be adjusted as more information becomes available that allows us to refine our estimates. The risks of participating in multiemployer plans are different from single-employer plans in the following aspects: • Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. • If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. • If we elect to withdraw from these plans or if we trigger a partial withdrawal due to declines in contribution base units or a partial cessation of our obligation to contribute, we may be assessed a withdrawal liability based on a calculated share of the underfunded status of the plan. • If a multiemployer plan from which we have withdrawn subsequently experiences a mass withdrawal, we may be required to make additional contributions under applicable law. Our participation in significant plans for the fiscal period ended December 27, 2015 , is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employer Identification Number (“EIN”) and the three-digit plan number. The zone status is based on the latest information that we received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) is either pending or has been implemented. The “Surcharge Imposed” column includes plans in a red zone status that are required to pay a surcharge in excess of regular contributions. The last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective bargaining agreement(s) to which the plans are subject. EIN/Pension Plan Number Pension Protection Act Zone Status FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented (In thousands) Contributions of the Company Surcharge Imposed Collective Bargaining Agreement Expiration Date Pension Fund 2015 2014 2015 2014 2013 CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan 13-6212879-001 Red as of 1/01/15 Red as of 1/01/14 Implemented $ 543 $ 611 $ 663 No 3/30/2016 (1) Newspaper and Mail Deliverers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 13-6122251-001 Green as of 6/01/15 Green as of 6/01/14 N/A 1,038 1,102 1,217 No 3/30/2020 (2) GCIU-Employer Retirement Benefit Plan 91-6024903-001 Red as of 1/01/15 Red as of 1/01/14 Implemented 57 58 124 Yes 3/30/2021 (3) Pressmen’s Publishers’ Pension Fund 13-6121627-001 Green as of 4/01/15 Green as of 4/01/14 N/A 1,033 1,097 1,016 No 3/30/2021 (4) Paper-Handlers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 13-6104795-001 Red as of 4/01/15 Green as of 4/01/14 Pending 97 103 114 Yes 3/30/2021 (5) Contributions for individually significant plans $ 2,768 $ 2,971 $ 3,134 Contributions to other multiemployer plans — — 945 Total Contributions $ 2,768 $ 2,971 $ 4,079 (1) There are two collective bargaining agreements (Mailers and Typographers) requiring contributions to this plan, which both expire March 30, 2016. (2) Elections under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010: Extended Amortization of Net Investment Losses (IRS Section 431(b)(8)(A)) and the Expanded Smoothing Period (IRS Section 431(b)(8)(B)). (3) We previously had two collective bargaining agreements requiring contributions to this plan. With the sale of the New England Media Group only one collective bargaining agreement remains for the Stereotypers, which expires March 30, 2021. The method for calculating actuarial value of assets was changed retroactive to January 1, 2009, as elected by the Board of Trustees and as permitted by IRS Notice 2010-83. This election includes smoothing 2008 investment losses over ten years. (4) The Plan sponsor elected two provisions of funding relief under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) to more slowly absorb the 2008 plan year investment loss, retroactively effective as of April 1, 2009. These included extended amortization under the prospective method and 10 -year smoothing of the asset loss for the plan year beginning April 1, 2008. (5) Board of Trustees elected funding relief. This election includes smoothing the March 31, 2009 investment losses over 10 years. The rehabilitation plan for the GCIU-Employer Retirement Benefit Plan includes minimum annual contributions no less than the total annual contribution made by us from September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009. The Company was listed in the plans’ respective Forms 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the following plans and plan years: Pension Fund Year Contributions to Plan Exceeded More Than 5 Percent of Total Contributions (as of Plan’s Year-End) CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan 12/31/2014 & 12/31/2013 (1) Newspaper and Mail Deliverers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 5/31/2014 & 5/31/2013 (1) Pressmen’s Publisher’s Pension Fund 3/31/2015 & 3/31/2014 Paper-Handlers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 3/31/2015 & 3/31/2014 (1) Forms 5500 for the plans’ year ended of 12/31/15 and 5/31/15 were not available as of the date we filed our financial statements. The Company received a notice and demand for payment of withdrawal liability from the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund September 2013 and December 2014 associated with alleged partial withdrawals. See Note 18 for further information.

Other Postretirement Benefits

Other Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Other Postretirement Benefits	Other Postretirement Benefits We provide health benefits to retired employees (and their eligible dependents) who meet the definition of an eligible participant and certain age and service requirements, as outlined in the plan document. While we offer pre-age 65 retiree medical coverage to employees who meet certain retiree medical eligibility requirements, we do not provide post-age 65 retiree medical benefits for employees who retired on or after March 1, 2009. We also contribute to a postretirement plan for Guild employees of The New York Times under the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement. We accrue the costs of postretirement benefits during the employees’ active years of service and our policy is to pay our portion of insurance premiums and claims from our assets. Net Periodic Other Postretirement Benefit (Income) / Expense The components of net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Service cost $ 588 $ 580 $ 1,089 Interest cost 2,794 3,722 4,101 Amortization and other costs 5,197 7,299 4,440 Amortization of prior service credit (9,495 ) (7,199 ) (13,051 ) Effect of curtailment — — (49,122 ) Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense $ (916 ) $ 4,402 $ (52,543 ) In 2013, we completed the sale of the New England Media Group, consisting of The Boston Globe, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette (“T&G”), Telegram.com and related properties. As a result of the sale, the Company recorded a $49.1 million post-retirement curtailment gain in 2013, which is included in the gain on sale within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. This gain is primarily related to an acceleration of prior service credits from plan amendments announced in prior years, and is due to a reduction in the expected years of future Company service for employees at the New England Media Group. In September 2014 and December 2014, the ERISA Management Committee approved certain changes to The New York Times Company Retiree Medical Plan provisions, which triggered a remeasurement under ASC 715-60, “Compensation — Retirement Benefits — Defined Benefit Plans — Other Postretirement.” The changes in the plan provisions decreased obligations by $25.5 million and the change in discount rate as of the remeasurement date increased obligations by $3.6 million . Overall, the remeasurement decreased our obligations by $21.9 million as reflected in other comprehensive income in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss). The changes in the benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Net actuarial (gain)/loss $ (5,543 ) $ 8,882 $ (13,500 ) Prior service cost/(credit) 1,145 (25,489 ) (1,690 ) Amortization of loss (5,197 ) (4,948 ) (4,440 ) Amortization of prior service credit 9,495 7,199 13,051 Recognition of prior service credit due to curtailment — — 49,122 Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss (100 ) (14,356 ) 42,543 Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense (916 ) 4,402 (52,543 ) Total recognized in net periodic postretirement benefit income and other comprehensive (income)/loss $ (1,016 ) $ (9,954 ) $ (10,000 ) The estimated actuarial loss and prior service credit that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is approximately $4.1 million and $8.4 million , respectively. In connection with collective bargaining agreements, we contribute to several multiemployer welfare plans. These plans provide medical benefits to active and retired employees covered under the respective collective bargaining agreement. Contributions are made in accordance with the formula in the relevant agreement. Postretirement costs related to these plans are not reflected above and were approximately $16 million in 2015 , $18 million in 2014 and $20 million in 2013 . The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 81,054 $ 100,932 Service cost 588 580 Interest cost 2,794 3,722 Plan participants’ contributions 4,230 3,834 Actuarial (gain)/loss (5,543 ) 12,091 Plan amendments 1,145 (25,489 ) Benefits paid (13,221 ) (14,616 ) Benefit obligation at the end of year 71,047 81,054 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year — — Employer contributions 8,991 10,782 Plan participants’ contributions 4,230 3,834 Benefits paid (13,221 ) (14,616 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year — — Net amount recognized $ (71,047 ) $ (81,054 ) Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current liabilities $ (8,168 ) $ (9,426 ) Noncurrent liabilities (62,879 ) (71,628 ) Net amount recognized $ (71,047 ) $ (81,054 ) Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial loss $ 26,599 $ 37,339 Prior service credit (41,309 ) (51,950 ) Total $ (14,710 ) $ (14,611 ) Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine the postretirement benefit obligations were as follows: December 27, December 28, Discount rate 4.04 % 3.61 % Estimated increase in compensation level 3.50 % 3.50 % Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic postretirement cost were as follows: December 27, December 28, December 29, Discount rate 3.74 % 4.22 % 3.70 % Estimated increase in compensation level 3.50 % 3.50 % 3.50 % The assumed health-care cost trend rates were as follows: December 27, December 28, Health-care cost trend rate 7.20 % 7.20 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2023 2023 Because our health-care plans are capped for most participants, the assumed health-care cost trend rates do not have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health-care plans. A one-percentage point change in assumed health-care cost trend rates would have the following effects: One-Percentage Point (In thousands) Increase Decrease Effect on total service and interest cost for 2015 $ 75 $ (63 ) Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 27, 2015 $ 1,769 $ (1,503 ) The following benefit payments (net of plan participant contributions) under our Company’s postretirement plans, which reflect expected future services, are expected to be paid: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 8,367 2017 7,684 2018 7,064 2019 6,436 2020 5,949 2021-2025 (1) 24,015 (1) While benefit payments under these plans are expected to continue beyond 2025, we have presented in this table only those benefit payments estimated over the next 10 years. We accrue the cost of certain benefits provided to former or inactive employees after employment, but before retirement. The cost is recognized only when it is probable and can be estimated. Benefits include life insurance, disability benefits and health-care continuation coverage. The accrued obligation for these benefits amounted to $12.9 million as of December 27, 2015 and $15.9 million as of December 28, 2014 . In October 2014, the SOA released new mortality tables that increased life expectancy assumptions. During the fourth quarter of 2014, we adopted the new mortality tables and revised the mortality assumptions used in determining our pension and postretirement benefit obligations. The net impact to our postretirement obligations resulting from the new mortality assumptions was an increase of $4.2 million . For fiscal year 2016, we are changing the approach used to calculate the service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost for benefit plans to provide a more precise measurement of service and interest costs. Historically, we calculated these service and interest components utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. Going forward, we have elected to utilize an approach that discounts the individual expected cash flows using the applicable spot rates derived from the yield curve over the projected cash flow period. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs ranged from 0.84% to 5.18% . Based on current economic conditions, we estimate that the service cost and interest cost for our other postretirement benefit plans will be reduced by $0.7 million in 2016. We have accounted for this change as a change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle and accordingly have accounted for it prospectively.

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities	Other Liabilities The components of the “Other Liabilities — Other” balance in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Deferred compensation $ 35,578 $ 45,136 Other liabilities 56,645 62,639 Total $ 92,223 $ 107,775 Deferred compensation consists primarily of deferrals under our DEC, which has been frozen effective December 31, 2015. The DEC enabled certain eligible executives to elect to defer a portion of their compensation on a pre-tax basis. We invest deferred compensation in life insurance products designed to closely mirror the performance of the investment funds that the participants select. Our investments in life insurance products are included in “Miscellaneous assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and were $71.9 million as of December 27, 2015 and $72.1 million as of December 28, 2014 . Other liabilities in the preceding table primarily included our post employment liabilities as of December 27, 2015 and our contingent tax liability for uncertain tax positions as of December 28, 2014 .

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Reconciliations between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations before income taxes and the federal statutory rate are presented below. December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 December 29, 2013 (In thousands) Amount % of Pre-tax Amount % of Pre-tax Amount % of Pre-tax Tax at federal statutory rate $ 33,863 35.0 $ 10,448 35.0 $ 33,180 35.0 State and local taxes, net 5,093 5.2 4,620 15.5 8,312 8.8 Effect of enacted changes in tax laws 1,801 1.8 1,393 4.7 — — Reduction in uncertain tax positions (2,545 ) (2.6 ) (21,147 ) (70.8 ) (1,803 ) (1.9 ) Loss/(gain) on Company-owned life insurance 75 0.1 (1,250 ) (4.2 ) (3,673 ) (3.9 ) Nondeductible expense, net 880 0.9 1,847 6.2 2,039 2.2 Domestic manufacturing deduction (2,651 ) (2.7 ) — — — — Other, net (2,606 ) (2.7 ) 548 1.8 (163 ) (0.2 ) Income tax expense/(benefit) $ 33,910 35.0 $ (3,541 ) (11.8 ) $ 37,892 40.0 The components of income tax expense as shown in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Current tax expense/(benefit) Federal $ 41,199 $ 17,397 $ 18,903 Foreign 485 583 681 State and local 5,919 (25,625 ) 8,371 Total current tax expense/(benefit) 47,603 (7,645 ) 27,955 Deferred tax expense Federal (14,554 ) 4,014 5,426 Foreign — — — State and local 861 90 4,511 Total deferred tax (benefit)/expense (13,693 ) 4,104 9,937 Income tax expense/(benefit) $ 33,910 $ (3,541 ) $ 37,892 State tax operating loss carryforwards totaled $3.8 million as of December 27, 2015 and $7.5 million as of December 28, 2014 . Such loss carryforwards expire in accordance with provisions of applicable tax laws and have remaining lives up to 18 years. The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Deferred tax assets Retirement, postemployment and deferred compensation plans $ 309,711 $ 320,174 Accruals for other employee benefits, compensation, insurance and other 32,731 42,294 Accounts receivable allowances 1,690 1,746 Net operating losses 38,703 46,726 Other 44,099 41,186 Gross deferred tax assets 426,934 452,126 Valuation allowance (36,204 ) (41,136 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 390,730 $ 410,990 Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 57,065 $ 64,056 Intangible assets 10,790 11,607 Investments in joint ventures 11,694 13,971 Other 2,039 5,129 Gross deferred tax liabilities 81,588 94,763 Net deferred tax asset $ 309,142 $ 316,227 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Deferred tax asset – current $ — $ 63,640 Deferred tax asset – long-term 309,142 252,587 Net deferred tax asset $ 309,142 $ 316,227 We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established against deferred tax assets based on the consideration of both positive and negative evidence using a “more likely than not” standard. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. We evaluated our deferred tax assets for recoverability using a consistent approach that considers our three -year historical cumulative income/(loss), including an assessment of the degree to which any such losses were due to items that are unusual in nature (e.g., impairments of nondeductible goodwill and intangible assets). We had a valuation allowance totaling $36.2 million as of December 27, 2015 and $41.1 million as of December 28, 2014 for deferred tax assets primarily associated with net operating losses of non-U.S. operations, as we determined these assets were not realizable on a more-likely-than-not basis. In 2014, the valuation allowance was allocated in proportion to the related current and noncurrent gross deferred tax asset balances. Income tax benefits related to the exercise or vesting of equity awards reduced current taxes payable by $4.4 million in 2015 , $3.1 million in 2014 and $3.4 million in 2013 . As of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , “Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and for the years then ended in our Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity was net of deferred tax assets of approximately $353 million and $369 million , respectively. A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Balance at beginning of year $ 16,324 $ 46,058 $ 45,308 Gross additions to tax positions taken during the current year 1,151 2,116 2,249 Gross additions to tax positions taken during the prior year 282 — 127 Gross reductions to tax positions taken during the prior year (37 ) (12,109 ) (833 ) Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities — (7,114 ) — Reductions from lapse of applicable statutes of limitations (3,779 ) (12,627 ) (793 ) Balance at end of year $ 13,941 $ 16,324 $ 46,058 The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would, if recognized, affect the effective income tax rate was approximately $9.2 million as of December 27, 2015 and $10.7 million as of December 28, 2014 . We also recognize accrued interest expense and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense or benefit. The total amount of accrued interest and penalties was approximately $4 million as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 . The total amount of accrued interest and penalties was a net benefit of $0.1 million in 2015 , a net benefit of $8.6 million in 2014 and a net detriment of $1.7 million in 2013 . With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2007. Management believes that our accrual for tax liabilities is adequate for all open audit years. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of complex judgments about future events. It is reasonably possible that certain income tax examinations may be concluded, or statutes of limitation may lapse, during the next 12 months, which could result in a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of $4.9 million that would, if recognized, impact the effective tax rate.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations New England Media Group In the fourth quarter of 2013, we completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and operating liabilities of the New England Media Group — consisting of The Boston Globe, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, the T&G, Telegram.com and related properties — and our 49% equity interest in Metro Boston, for approximately $70 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The net after-tax proceeds from the sale, including a tax benefit, were approximately $74 million . In 2013, we recognized a pre-tax gain of $47.6 million on the sale ( $28.1 million after tax), which was almost entirely comprised of a curtailment gain. This curtailment gain is primarily related to an acceleration of prior service credits from retiree medical plan amendments announced in prior years, and is due to a cessation of service for employees at the New England Media Group. Post-closing adjustments in the first and fourth quarter of 2014 resulted in a loss of $0.3 million . The results of operations of the New England Media Group have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. About Group In the fourth quarter of 2012, we completed the sale of the About Group, consisting of About.com, ConsumerSearch.com, CalorieCount.com and related businesses, to IAC/InterActiveCorp. for $300 million in cash, plus a net working capital adjustment of approximately $17 million . In 2012, the sale resulted in a pre-tax gain of $96.7 million ( $61.9 million after tax). The net after-tax proceeds from the sale were approximately $291 million . In the fourth quarter of 2014, there was a legal settlement that resulted in a loss of $0.2 million . The results of operations of the About Group, which had previously been presented as a reportable segment, have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Regional Media Group In the first quarter of 2012, we completed the sale of the Regional Media Group, consisting of 16 regional newspapers, other print publications and related businesses, to Halifax Media Holdings LLC for approximately $140 million in cash. The net after-tax proceeds from the sale, including a tax benefit, were approximately $150 million . The sale resulted in an after-tax gain of $23.6 million (including post-closing adjustments recorded in the second and fourth quarters of 2012 totaling $6.6 million ). In the fourth quarter of 2014, there was an environmental contingency that resulted in a loss of $0.4 million . The results of operations for the Regional Media Group have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The results of operations for the New England Media Group, About Group and the Regional Media Group presented as discontinued operations are summarized below for 2014. Year ended December 28, 2014 (In thousands) New England Media Group About Group Regional Media Group Total Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Total operating costs — — — — Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense — — — — Impairment of assets — — — — Loss from joint ventures — — — — Interest expense, net — — — — Pre-tax income/(loss) — — — — Income tax expense/(benefit) — — — — Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — — Loss on sale, net of income taxes: Loss on sale (349 ) (229 ) (397 ) (975 ) Income tax (benefit)/expense (127 ) (93 ) 331 111 Loss on sale, net of income taxes (222 ) (136 ) (728 ) (1,086 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ (222 ) $ (136 ) $ (728 ) $ (1,086 ) The results of operations for the New England Media Group, About Group and the Regional Media Group presented as discontinued operations are summarized below for 2013. Year Ended December 29, 2013 (In thousands) New England Media Group About Group Regional Media Group Total Revenues $ 287,677 $ — $ — $ 287,677 Total operating costs 281,414 — — 281,414 Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense (1) 7,997 — — 7,997 Impairment of assets (2) 34,300 — — 34,300 Loss from joint ventures (240 ) — — (240 ) Interest expense, net 9 — — 9 Pre-tax loss (36,283 ) — — (36,283 ) Income tax benefit (3) (13,373 ) (2,497 ) — (15,870 ) (Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (22,910 ) 2,497 — (20,413 ) Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes: Gain on sale (4) 47,561 419 — 47,980 Income tax expense 19,457 161 — 19,618 Gain on sale, net of income taxes 28,104 258 — 28,362 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 5,194 $ 2,755 $ — $ 7,949 (1) The multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense in 2013 is related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group. (2) Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets related to the New England Media Group. (3) The income tax benefit for the About Group in 2013 is related to a change in prior period estimated tax expense. (4) Included in the gain on sale in 2013 is a $49.1 million post-retirement curtailment gain related to the New England Media Group. Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets held for sale that related to the New England Media Group. During the third quarter of 2013, we estimated the fair value less cost to sell of the group held for sale, using unobservable inputs (Level 3). We recorded a $34.3 million non-cash charge in the third quarter of 2013 for fixed assets at the New England Media Group to reduce the carrying value of fixed assets to their fair value less cost to sell.

Earnings_(Loss) Per Share

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share	Earnings/(Loss) Per Share We compare earnings/(loss) per share using a two-class method, an earnings allocation method used when a company’s capital structure includes two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. This method determines earnings/(loss) per share based on dividends declared on common stock and participating securities (i.e., distributed earnings), as well as participation rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings. Earnings/(loss) per share is computed using both basic and diluted shares. The difference between basic and diluted shares is that diluted shares include the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of outstanding securities. Our stock options, stock-settled long-term performance awards and restricted stock units could have the most significant impact on diluted shares. The increase in our basic shares is due to the exercise of warrants in January 2015, partially offset by repurchases of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Securities that could potentially be dilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when a loss from continuing operations exists or when the exercise price exceeds the market value of our Class A Common Stock, because their inclusion would result in an anti-dilutive effect on per share amounts. The number of stock options that was excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive was approximately 5 million in 2015 , 6 million in 2014 and 10 million in 2013 , respectively.

Stock-Based Awards

Stock-Based Awards	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Awards	Stock-Based Awards As of December 27, 2015 , the Company was authorized to grant stock-based compensation under its 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2010 Incentive Plan”), which became effective April 27, 2010 and was amended and restated effective April 30, 2014. The 2010 Incentive Plan replaced the 1991 Executive Stock Incentive Plan (the “1991 Incentive Plan”). In addition, through April 30, 2014, the Company maintained its 2004 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 Directors’ Plan”). In 2013, the Company redesigned its long-term incentive compensation program, eliminating annual grants of time-based stock options and restricted stock units and long-term performance awards payable solely in cash for executives. In their place, executives have the opportunity to earn cash and shares of Class A Common Stock at the end of three-year performance cycles based in part on the achievement of financial goals tied to a financial metric and in part on stock price performance relative to companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index, with the majority of the target award to be settled in the Company’s Class A Common Stock. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for these stock-settled long-term performance awards, as well as stock-settled restricted stock units, stock options and stock appreciation rights (together, “Stock-Based Awards”). Stock-based compensation expense was $10.6 million in 2015 , $8.9 million in 2014 and $8.8 million in 2013 . Stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the period from the date of grant to the date when the award is no longer contingent on the employee providing additional service. Awards under the 1991 Incentive Plan and 2010 Incentive Plan generally vest over a stated vesting period or, with respect to awards granted prior to December 28, 2014, upon the retirement of an employee or director, as the case may be. Prior to 2012, under our 2004 Directors’ Plan, each non-employee director of the Company received annual grants of non-qualified stock options with 10 -year terms to purchase 4,000 shares of Class A Common Stock from the Company at the average market price of such shares on the date of grants. These grants were replaced with annual grants of cash-settled phantom stock units in 2012, and, accordingly, no grants of stock options have since been made under this plan. Under its terms, the 2004 Directors’ Plan terminated as of April 30, 2014. In 2015, the annual grants of phantom stock units were replaced with annual grants of restricted stock units, granted under the 2010 Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units are awarded on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders and vest on the date of the subsequent year’s annual meeting, with the shares delivered upon a director’s cessation of membership on the Board of Directors. Each non-employee director is credited with additional restricted stock units with a value equal to the amount of all dividends paid on the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Our pool of excess tax benefits (“APIC Pool”) available to absorb tax deficiencies was approximately $25 million as of December 27, 2015 . Stock Options The 1991 Incentive Plan provided, and the 2010 Incentive Plan provides for grants of both incentive and non-qualified stock options at an exercise price equal to the fair market value (as defined in each plan, respectively) of our Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. Stock options have generally been granted with a 3 -year vesting period and a 10 -year term and vest in equal annual installments. Due to a change in the Company’s long-term incentive compensation, no grants of stock options were made in 2015 , 2014 or 2013. The 2004 Directors’ Plan provided for grants of stock options to non-employee directors at an exercise price equal to the fair market value (as defined in the 2004 Directors’ Plan) of our Class A Common Stock on the date of grant. Prior to 2012, stock options were granted with a 1 -year vesting period and a 10 -year term. No grants of stock options were made in 2015 , 2014 or 2013. Our Company’s directors are considered employees for purposes of stock-based compensation. Changes in our Company’s stock options in 2015 were as follows: December 27, 2015 (Shares in thousands) Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value $(000s) Options outstanding at beginning of year 8,170 $ 18 3 $ 16,234 Granted — — Exercised (341 ) 6 Forfeited/Expired (1,439 ) 27 Options outstanding at end of period 6,390 $ 16 3 $ 13,938 Options expected to vest at end of period 6,390 $ 16 3 $ 13,938 Options exercisable at end of period 6,390 $ 16 3 $ 13,938 The total intrinsic value for stock options exercised was $2.7 million in 2015 , $1.5 million in 2014 and $5.3 million in 2013 . The fair value of the stock options granted was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes valuation model that uses the following assumptions. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life (estimated period of time outstanding) of stock options granted was determined using the average of the vesting period and term. Expected volatility was based on historical volatility for a period equal to the stock option’s expected life, ending on the date of grant, and calculated on a monthly basis. Dividend yield was based on expected Company dividends, if applicable on the date of grant. The fair value for stock options granted with different vesting periods and on different dates is calculated separately. There were no stock option grants in 2015, 2014 or 2013. Restricted Stock Units The 1991 Incentive Plan provided, and the 2010 Incentive Plan provides for grants of other stock-based awards, including restricted stock units. Outstanding stock-settled restricted stock units have been granted with a stated vesting period up to 5 years. Each restricted stock unit represents our obligation to deliver to the holder one share of Class A Common Stock upon vesting. The fair value of stock-settled restricted stock units is the average market price on the grant date. Changes in our Company’s stock-settled restricted stock units in 2015 were as follows: December 27, 2015 (Shares in thousands) Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at beginning of period 1,059 $ 10 Granted 574 14 Vested (386 ) 8 Forfeited (88 ) 13 Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at end of period 1,159 $ 13 Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units expected to vest at end of period 1,064 $ 13 The intrinsic value of stock-settled restricted stock units vested was $5.5 million in 2015 , $5.8 million in 2014 and $1.9 million in 2013 . Long-Term Incentive Compensation The 1991 Incentive Plan provided, and the 2010 Incentive Plan provides, for grants of cash and stock-settled awards to key executives payable at the end of a multi-year performance period. Cash-settled awards have been granted with three -year performance periods and are based on the achievement of specified financial performance measures. Cash-settled awards have been classified as a liability because we incurred a liability payable in cash. There were payments of approximately $ 3 million in 2015 , $1 million in 2014 and $9 million in 2013 . Stock-settled awards have been granted with three -year performance periods and are based on relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”), which is calculated at stock appreciation plus deemed reinvested dividends and another performance measure. Stock-settled awards are payable in Class A Common Stock and are classified within equity. The fair value of TSR awards is determined at the date of grant using a market calculation simulation. The fair value of awards under the other performance measure is determined by the average market price on the grant date. Compensation expense for TSR-based awards is recognized based on the fair value on grant date. Compensation expense for the other performance measure is based on the expected number of shares or cash to be delivered as of each reporting date. Unrecognized Compensation Expense As of December 27, 2015 , unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of our Stock-Based Awards was approximately $15.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.58 years. Reserved Shares We generally issue shares for the exercise of stock options and stock-settled restricted stock units from unissued reserved shares. Shares of Class A Common Stock reserved for issuance were as follows: (Shares in thousands) December 27, December 28, Stock options, stock–settled restricted stock units and stock-settled performance awards Stock options and stock-settled restricted stock units 7,549 9,228 Stock-settled performance awards (1) 3,531 2,827 Outstanding 11,080 12,055 Available 7,282 8,408 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2) Available 6,410 6,410 401(k) Company stock match (3) Available 3,045 3,045 Total Outstanding 11,080 12,055 Total Available 16,737 17,863 (1) The number of shares actually earned at the end of the multi-year performance period will vary, based on actual performance, from 0% to 200% of the target number of performance awards granted. The maximum number of shares that could be issued is included in the table above. (2) We have not had an offering under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan since 2010. (3) Effective 2014, we no longer offer a Company stock match under the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Shares of our Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock are entitled to equal participation in the event of liquidation and in dividend declarations. The Class B Common Stock is convertible at the holders’ option on a share-for-share basis into Class A Common Stock. Upon conversion, the previously outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock that were converted are automatically and immediately retired, resulting in a reduction of authorized Class B Common Stock. As provided for in our Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, the Class A Common Stock has limited voting rights, including the right to elect 30% of the Board of Directors, and the Class A and Class B Common Stock have the right to vote together on the reservation of our Company shares for stock options and other stock-based plans, on the ratification of the selection of a registered public accounting firm and, in certain circumstances, on acquisitions of the stock or assets of other companies. Otherwise, except as provided by the laws of the State of New York, all voting power is vested solely and exclusively in the holders of the Class B Common Stock. There were 816,635 shares as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding that may be converted into shares of Class A Common Stock. The Adolph Ochs family trust holds approximately 90% of the Class B Common Stock and, as a result, has the ability to elect 70% of the Board of Directors and to direct the outcome of any matter that does not require a vote of the Class A Common Stock. On January 14, 2015, Carlos Slim Helú, a beneficial owner of our Class A Common Stock, exercised warrants to purchase 15.9 million shares of our Class A Common Stock at a price of $6.3572 per share, and the Company received cash proceeds of approximately $101.1 million from this exercise. On January 13, 2015, the Board of Directors terminated an existing authorization to repurchase shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and approved a new repurchase authorization of $101.1 million , equal to the cash proceeds received by the Company from the exercise. As of December 27, 2015 , the Company had repurchased 5,511,233 Class A shares under this authorization for a cost of $69.8 million (excluding commissions). Our Board of Directors has authorized us to purchase shares from time to time, subject to market conditions and other factors. There is no expiration date with respect to this authorization. We may issue preferred stock in one or more series. The Board of Directors is authorized to set the distinguishing characteristics of each series of preferred stock prior to issuance, including the granting of limited or full voting rights; however, the consideration received must be at least $ 100 per share. No shares of preferred stock were issued or outstanding as of December 27, 2015 . The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI by component as of December 27, 2015 : (In thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Funded Status of Benefit Plans Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance, December 28, 2014 $ 5,705 $ (539,500 ) $ (533,795 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax (1) (8,803 ) (25,236 ) (34,039 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax (1) — 75,728 75,728 Income tax (benefit)/expense (1) (3,115 ) 20,103 16,988 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax (5,688 ) 30,389 24,701 Balance, December 27, 2015 $ 17 $ (509,111 ) $ (509,094 ) (1) All amounts are shown net of noncontrolling interest. The following table summarizes the reclassifications from AOCI for the period ended December 27, 2015 : (In thousands) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Affect line item in the statement where net income is presented Detail about accumulated other comprehensive loss components Funded status of benefit plans: Amortization of prior service credit (1) $ (11,440 ) Selling, general & administrative costs Amortization of actuarial loss (1) 46,720 Selling, general & administrative costs Effect of curtailment 1,264 Selling, general & administrative costs Effect of other postretirement benefit remeasurement (1,145 ) Pension settlement charge 40,329 Pension settlement charge Total reclassification, before tax (2) 75,728 Income tax expense 30,132 Income tax (benefit)/expense Total reclassification, net of tax $ 45,596 (1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other retirement benefits. See Notes 9 and 10 for additional information. (2) There were no reclassifications relating to noncontrolling interest for the year ended December 27, 2015 .

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information We have one reportable segment that includes The Times, the International New York Times, NYTimes.com, international.nytimes.com and related businesses. Therefore, all required segment information can be found in the consolidated financial statements. Our operating segment generated revenues principally from circulation and advertising. Other revenues consist primarily of revenues from news services/syndication, digital archives, rental income, our NYT Live business, e-commerce and the Crossword product.

Commitments and Contingent Liab

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Operating Leases Operating lease commitments are primarily for office space and equipment. Certain office space leases provide for rent adjustments relating to changes in real estate taxes and other operating costs. Rental expense amounted to approximately $16 million in 2015 , 2014 and 2013 . The approximate minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases, net of subleases, as of December 27, 2015 were as follows: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 11,416 2017 9,564 2018 5,550 2019 3,152 2020 2,827 Later years 4,171 Total minimum lease payments 36,680 Less: noncancelable subleases (1,443 ) Total minimum lease payments, net of noncancelable subleases $ 35,237 Capital Leases Future minimum lease payments for all capital leases, and the present value of the minimum lease payments as of December 27, 2015 , were as follows: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 552 2017 552 2018 552 2019 7,245 2020 — Later years — Total minimum lease payments 8,901 Less: imputed interest (2,145 ) Present value of net minimum lease payments including current maturities $ 6,756 Restricted Cash We were required to maintain $28.7 million of restricted cash as of December 27, 2015 and $30.2 million as of December 28, 2014 , primarily related to certain collateral requirements for obligations under our workers’ compensation programs. Newspaper and Mail Deliverers – Publishers’ Pension Fund In September 2013, the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers - Publishers’ Pension Fund (the “Fund”) assessed a partial withdrawal liability to the Company in the amount of $26 million for the plan years ending May 31, 2012 and 2013, an amount that was increased to approximately $34 million in December 2014, when the Fund issued a revised partial withdrawal liability assessment for the plan year ending May 31, 2013. The Fund claims that when City & Suburban, a retail and newsstand distribution subsidiary of the Company and the largest contributor to the Fund, ceased operations in 2009, it triggered a decline of more than 70% in contribution base units in each of these two plan years. The Company disagrees with both the Fund’s determination that a partial withdrawal occurred and the methodology by which it calculated the withdrawal liability, and the matter is currently being arbitrated. We do not believe that a loss is probable on this matter and have not recorded a loss contingency for the period ended December 27, 2015 . However, as required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, we have been making the quarterly payments to the Fund set forth in the demand letters. As of December 27, 2015 , we made total payments of $11.6 million since the receipt of the initial demand letter, including $7.1 million in 2015. Other We are involved in various legal actions incidental to our business that are now pending against us. These actions are generally for amounts greatly in excess of the payments, if any, that may be required to be made. Although the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters, it is possible that an unfavorable outcome in one or more matters could be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations or cash flows for an individual reporting period. However, based on currently available information, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the Three Years Ended December 27, 2015 : (In thousands) Balance at beginning of period Additions charged to operating costs and other Deductions (1) Balance at end of period Accounts receivable allowances: Year ended December 27, 2015 $ 12,860 $ 13,999 $ 13,374 $ 13,485 Year ended December 28, 2014 $ 14,252 $ 11,384 $ 12,776 $ 12,860 Year ended December 29, 2013 $ 15,452 $ 9,377 $ 10,577 $ 14,252 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets: Year ended December 27, 2015 $ 41,136 $ — $ 4,932 $ 36,204 Year ended December 28, 2014 $ 42,295 $ — $ 1,159 $ 41,136 Year ended December 29, 2013 $ 42,138 $ 2,432 $ 2,275 $ 42,295 (1) Includes write-offs, net of recoveries.

Quarterly Information (Unaudite

Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Quarterly financial information for each quarter in the years ended December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 is included in the following tables. The New England Media Group, Regional Media Group and the About Group’s results of operations have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 13 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding these discontinued operations. 2015 Quarters (In thousands, except per share data) March 29, June 28, September 27, December 27, Full Year (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (52 weeks) Revenues $ 384,239 $ 382,886 $ 367,404 $ 444,686 $ 1,579,215 Operating costs 350,277 344,835 345,471 352,663 1,393,246 Pension settlement expense (1) 40,329 — — — 40,329 Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense (2) 4,697 — — 4,358 9,055 Operating (loss)/profit (11,064 ) 38,051 21,933 87,665 136,585 (Loss)/income from joint ventures (572 ) (356 ) 170 (25 ) (783 ) Interest expense, net 12,192 9,776 9,127 7,955 39,050 (Loss)/income from continuing operations before income taxes (23,828 ) 27,919 12,976 79,685 96,752 Income tax (benefit)/expense (9,407 ) 11,700 3,611 28,006 33,910 (Loss)/income (14,421 ) 16,219 9,365 51,679 62,842 Net (loss)/income from continuing operations (14,421 ) 16,219 9,365 51,679 62,842 Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest 159 181 50 14 404 Net (loss)/income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders $ (14,262 ) $ 16,400 $ 9,415 $ 51,693 $ 63,246 Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: (Loss)/income from continuing operations $ (14,262 ) $ 16,400 $ 9,415 $ 51,693 $ 63,246 Net (loss)/income $ (14,262 ) $ 16,400 $ 9,415 $ 51,693 $ 63,246 Average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 163,988 166,355 165,052 162,179 164,390 Diluted 163,988 168,316 166,981 164,128 166,423 Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: (Loss)/income from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.32 $ 0.38 Net (loss)/income $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.32 $ 0.38 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: (Loss)/income from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.31 $ 0.38 Net (loss)/income $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.31 $ 0.38 (1) We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan. (2) We recorded an estimated charge related to partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans. 2014 Quarters (In thousands, except per share data) March 30, 2014 June 29, September 28, 2014 December 28, 2014 Full Year (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (52 weeks) Revenues $ 390,408 $ 388,719 $ 364,718 $ 444,683 $ 1,588,528 Operating costs 365,799 362,697 373,750 382,259 1,484,505 Early termination charge 2,550 — — — 2,550 Pension settlement expense (1) — 9,525 — — 9,525 Operating profit/(loss) 22,059 16,497 (9,032 ) 62,424 91,948 (Loss)/income from joint ventures (2,147 ) 25 1,599 (7,845 ) (8,368 ) Interest expense, net 13,301 13,205 15,254 11,970 53,730 Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 6,611 3,317 (22,687 ) 42,609 29,850 Income tax expense/(benefit) 3,764 (5,743 ) (10,247 ) 8,685 (3,541 ) Income/(loss) from continuing operations 2,847 9,060 (12,440 ) 33,924 33,391 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (994 ) — — (92 ) (1,086 ) Net income/(loss) 1,853 9,060 (12,440 ) 33,832 32,305 Net (incomes)/loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (110 ) 128 (59 ) 1,043 1,002 Net income/(loss) attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders $ 1,743 $ 9,188 $ (12,499 ) $ 34,875 $ 33,307 Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: Income/(loss) from continuing operations $ 2,737 $ 9,188 $ (12,499 ) $ 34,967 $ 34,393 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (994 ) — — (92 ) (1,086 ) Net income/(loss) $ 1,743 $ 9,188 $ (12,499 ) $ 34,875 $ 33,307 Average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 150,612 150,796 150,822 150,779 150,673 Diluted 161,920 161,868 150,822 160,455 161,323 Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: Income/(loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.23 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (0.01 ) — — — (0.01 ) Net income/(loss) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.22 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: Income/(loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.22 $ 0.21 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (0.01 ) — — — (0.01 ) Net income/(loss) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.22 $ 0.20 (1) We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan. Earnings/(loss) per share amounts for the quarters do not necessarily equal the respective year-end amounts for earnings or loss per share due to the weighted-average number of shares outstanding used in the computations for the respective periods. Earnings/(loss) per share amounts for the respective quarters and years have been computed using the average number of common shares outstanding. One of our largest sources of revenue is advertising. Our business has historically experienced higher advertising volume in the fourth quarter than the remaining quarters because of holiday advertising.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of our Company and our wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries after elimination of all significant intercompany transactions. The portion of the net income or loss and equity of a subsidiary attributable to the owners of a subsidiary other than the Company (a noncontrolling interest) is included as a component of consolidated stockholders‘ equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, within net income or loss in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, within comprehensive income or loss in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) and as a component of consolidated stockholders’ equity in our Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year Our fiscal year end is the last Sunday in December. Fiscal years 2015 , 2014 and 2013 each comprised 52 weeks and ended on December 27, 2015 , December 28, 2014 , and December 29, 2013 , respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities We have investments in marketable debt securities. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the date of purchase and reevaluate the classifications at the balance sheet date. Marketable debt securities with maturities of 12 months or less are classified as short-term. Marketable debt securities with maturities greater than 12 months are classified as long-term. We have the intent and ability to hold our marketable debt securities until maturity; therefore, they are accounted for as held-to-maturity and stated at amortized cost.
Concentration of Risk	Concentration of Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentration of risk, are cash and cash equivalents and investments. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with major financial institutions. As of December 27, 2015 , we had cash balances at financial institutions in excess of federal insurance limits. We periodically evaluate the credit standing of these financial institutions as part of our ongoing investment strategy. Our investment portfolio consists of investment-grade securities diversified among security types, issuers and industries. Our cash and investments are primarily managed by third-party investment managers who are required to adhere to investment policies approved by our Board of Directors designed to mitigate risk.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Credit is extended to our advertisers and our subscribers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, and collateral is not required from such customers. Allowances for estimated credit losses, rebates, returns, rate adjustments and discounts are generally established based on historical experience.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or current market value. Inventory cost is generally based on the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for newsprint and the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for other inventories.
Investments	Investments Investments in which we have at least a 20% , but not more than a 50% , interest are generally accounted for under the equity method. Investment interests below 20% are generally accounted for under the cost method, except if we could exercise significant influence, the investment would be accounted for under the equity method. We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of our cost and equity method investments annually or in an interim period if circumstances indicate that a possible impairment may exist.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the shorter of estimated asset service lives or lease terms as follows: buildings, building equipment and improvements – 10 to 40 years; equipment – 3 to 30 years; and software – 2 to 5 years. We capitalize interest costs and certain staffing costs as part of the cost of major projects. We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of long-lived assets, primarily property, plant and equipment, if certain circumstances indicate that a possible impairment may exist. These assets are tested for impairment at the asset group level associated with the lowest level of cash flows. An impairment exists if the carrying value of the asset (1) is not recoverable (the carrying value of the asset is greater than the sum of undiscounted cash flows) and (2) is greater than its fair value.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill is the excess of cost over the fair value of tangible and other intangible net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually or in an interim period if certain circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. Our annual impairment testing date is the first day of our fiscal fourth quarter. We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level, which is our single operating segment. We first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The qualitative assessment includes, but is not limited to, the results of our most recent quantitative impairment test, consideration of industry, market and macroeconomic conditions, cost factors, cash flows, changes in key management personnel and our share price. The result of this assessment determines whether it is necessary to perform the goodwill impairment two-step test. For the 2015 annual impairment testing, based on our qualitative assessment, we concluded that it is more likely than not that goodwill is not impaired. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, in the first step, we compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. Fair value is calculated by a combination of a discounted cash flow model and a market approach model. In calculating fair value for our reporting unit, we generally weigh the results of the discounted cash flow model more heavily than the market approach because the discounted cash flow model is specific to our business and long-term projections. If the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not considered impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the second step must be performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any. In the second step, we compare the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the carrying amount of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill. The discounted cash flow analysis requires us to make various judgments, estimates and assumptions, many of which are interdependent, about future revenues, operating margins, growth rates, capital expenditures, working capital and discount rates. The starting point for the assumptions used in our discounted cash flow analysis is the annual long-range financial forecast. The annual planning process that we undertake to prepare the long-range financial forecast takes into consideration a multitude of factors, including historical growth rates and operating performance, related industry trends, macroeconomic conditions, and marketplace data, among others. Assumptions are also made for perpetual growth rates for periods beyond the long-range financial forecast period. Our estimates of fair value are sensitive to changes in all of these variables, certain of which relate to broader macroeconomic conditions outside our control. The market approach analysis includes applying a multiple, based on comparable market transactions, to certain operating metrics of the reporting unit. The significant estimates and assumptions used by management in assessing the recoverability of goodwill acquired are estimated future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, as well as other factors. Any changes in these estimates or assumptions could result in an impairment charge. The estimates, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require management’s subjective judgment. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the estimated results of the impairment tests can vary within a range of outcomes. In addition to annual testing, management uses certain indicators to evaluate whether the carrying value of our reporting unit may not be recoverable and an interim impairment test may be required. These indicators include: (1) current-period operating or cash flow declines combined with a history of operating or cash flow declines or a projection/forecast that demonstrates continuing declines in the cash flow or the inability to improve our operations to forecasted levels, (2) a significant adverse change in the business climate, whether structural or technological, (3) significant impairments and (4) a decline in our stock price and market capitalization. Management has applied what it believes to be the most appropriate valuation methodology for its impairment testing. Additionally, management believes that the likelihood of an impairment of goodwill is remote due to the excess market capitalization relative to its net book value. See Note 4.
Self-Insurance	Self-Insurance We self-insure for workers’ compensation costs, automobile and general liability claims, up to certain deductible limits, as well as for certain employee medical and disability benefits. The recorded liabilities for self-insured risks are primarily calculated using actuarial methods. The liabilities include amounts for actual claims, claim growth and claims incurred but not yet reported. The recorded liabilities for self-insured risks were approximately $41 million and $43 million as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 , respectively.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Our single-employer pension and other postretirement benefit costs are accounted for using actuarial valuations. We recognize the funded status of these plans – measured as the difference between plan assets, if funded, and the benefit obligation – on the balance sheet and recognize changes in the funded status that arise during the period but are not recognized as components of net periodic pension cost, within other comprehensive income/(loss), net of income taxes. The assets related to our funded pension plans are measured at fair value. We make significant subjective judgments about a number of actuarial assumptions, which include discount rates, health-care cost trend rates, long-term return on plan assets and mortality rates. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, the impact from our pension and other postretirement benefits could vary within a range of outcomes and could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We also recognize the present value of pension liabilities associated with the withdrawal from multiemployer pension plans. We assess a liability, for obligations related to complete and partial withdrawals from multiemployer pension plans, as well as estimate obligations for future partial withdrawals that we consider probable and reasonably estimable. The actual liability is not known until each plan completes a final assessment of the withdrawal liability and issues a demand to us. Therefore, we adjust the estimate of our multiemployer pension plan liability as more information becomes available that allows us to refine our estimates. See Notes 9 and 10 for additional information regarding pension and other postretirement benefits.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Circulation revenues include single-copy and subscription revenues. Circulation revenues are based on the number of copies of the printed newspaper (through home-delivery subscriptions and single-copy sales) and digital subscriptions sold and the rates charged to the respective customers. Single-copy revenue is recognized based on date of publication, net of provisions for related returns. Proceeds from subscription revenues are deferred at the time of sale and are recognized in earnings on a pro rata basis over the terms of the subscriptions. When our digital subscriptions are sold through third parties, we are a principal in the transaction and, therefore, revenues and related costs to third parties for these sales are reported on a gross basis. Several factors are considered to determine whether we are a principal, most notably whether we are the primary obligor to the customer and have determined the selling price and product specifications. Advertising revenues are recognized when advertisements are published in newspapers or placed on digital platforms or, with respect to certain digital advertising, each time a user clicks on certain advertisements, net of provisions for estimated rebates, rate adjustments and discounts. We recognize a rebate obligation as a reduction of revenues, based on the amount of estimated rebates that will be earned and claimed, related to the underlying revenue transactions during the period. Measurement of the rebate obligation is estimated based on the historical experience of the number of customers that ultimately earn and use the rebate. Rate adjustments primarily represent credits given to customers related to billing or production errors and discounts represent credits given to customers who pay an invoice prior to its due date. Rate adjustments and discounts are accounted for as a reduction of revenues, based on the amount of estimated rate adjustments or discounts related to the underlying revenues during the period. Measurement of rate adjustments and discount obligations are estimated based on historical experience of credits actually issued. Other revenues are recognized when the related service or product has been delivered.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes are recognized for the following: (1) amount of taxes payable for the current year and (2) deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequence of events that have been recognized differently in the financial statements than for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established using statutory tax rates and are adjusted for tax rate changes in the period of enactment. We assess whether our deferred tax assets should be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Our process includes collecting positive (e.g., sources of taxable income) and negative (e.g., recent historical losses) evidence and assessing, based on the evidence, whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize in our financial statements the impact of a tax position if that tax position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the tax position. This involves the identification of potential uncertain tax positions, the evaluation of tax law and an assessment of whether a liability for uncertain tax positions is necessary. Different conclusions reached in this assessment can have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to audit in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which could require an extended period of time to resolve. Until formal resolutions are reached between us and the tax authorities, the timing and amount of a possible audit settlement for uncertain tax benefits is difficult to predict.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation We establish fair value for our stock-based awards to determine our cost and recognize the related expense over the appropriate vesting period. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for outstanding stock-settled long-term performance awards, stock-settled and cash-settled restricted stock units, stock options and stock appreciation rights. See Note 15 for additional information related to stock-based compensation expense.
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share	Earnings/(Loss) Per Shar e Basic earnings/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing net earnings/(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted-average common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is calculated similarly, except that it includes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of securities, including outstanding warrants and the effect of shares issuable under our Company’s stock-based incentive plans if such effect is dilutive. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method for computing earnings/(loss) per share when a company’s capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. This method determines earnings/(loss) per share based on dividends declared on common stock and participating securities (i.e., distributed earnings), as well as participation rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The assets and liabilities of foreign companies are translated at year-end exchange rates. Results of operations are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the year. The resulting translation adjustment is included as a separate component in the Stockholders’ Equity section of our Consolidated Balance Sheets, in the caption “Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes.”
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” as part of its simplification initiative. The ASU requires entities to present all deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. The amendments may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017. We adopted this ASU prospectively to the relevant presentation and disclosures beginning with our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 . Prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, “ Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in Cloud Computing Arrangement,” which provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license and how to account for the license under each scenario. The guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning December 28, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. A reporting entity may apply the guidance prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the service effective date, or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this ASU prospectively beginning with our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 . The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial statements. Prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-04, “Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employers Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets,” which provides guidance on practical expedients with fiscal years that do not coincide with a month end. The amended guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning December 28, 2015 and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments in the guidance should be applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this ASU prospectively to the relevant presentation and disclosures beginning with our fiscal year ended December 27, 2015 . Prior periods have not been retrospectively adjusted. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,” which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. Early application is permitted. We adopted this ASU retrospectively to the relevant presentation and disclosures as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 . In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which prescribes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in the accounting of revenue arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance will supersede virtually all existing revenue guidance under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. There are two transition options available to entities: the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. Under the full retrospective approach, the Company would restate prior periods in compliance with Accounting Standards Codification 250, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.” Alternatively, the Company may elect the modified retrospective approach, which allows for the new revenue standard to be applied to existing contracts as of the effective date and record a cumulative catch-up adjustment to retained earnings effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2017, subject to finalization. Early application is permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the revenue guidance. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all recently issued accounting pronouncements. Recent accounting pronouncements not specifically identified in our disclosures are either not applicable to the Company or are not expected to have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Marketable Securities (Tables)

Marketable Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Debt and Equity Securities	Our marketable debt securities consisted of the following: (In thousands) December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 Short-term marketable securities U.S Treasury securities $ 184,278 $ 238,488 Corporate debt securities 185,561 208,346 U.S. agency securities 65,222 32,009 Municipal securities 1,363 13,622 Certificates of deposit 60,244 109,293 Commercial paper 10,971 34,985 Total short-term marketable securities $ 507,639 $ 636,743 Long-term marketable securities Corporate debt securities $ 119,784 $ 71,191 U.S. agency securities 150,583 95,204 U.S Treasury securities 20,769 — Municipal securities — 1,425 Total long-term marketable securities $ 291,136 $ 167,820

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill balances	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in 2015 and 2014 were as follows: (In thousands) Total Company Balance as of December 29, 2013 $ 125,871 Foreign currency translation (9,449 ) Balance as of December 28, 2014 116,422 Foreign currency translation (7,337 ) Balance as of December 27, 2015 $ 109,085

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule and summarized unaudited condensed combined income statements of equity method investments	As of December 27, 2015 , our investments in joint ventures consisted of equity ownership interests in the following entities: Company Approximate % Ownership Donohue Malbaie Inc. 49 % Madison Paper Industries 40 % Women in the World Media, LLC 30 %

Debt Obligations (Tables)

Debt Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of carrying value of outstanding debt	Our total debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following: (In thousands, except percentages) December 27, 2015 December 28, Total debt and capital lease obligations: Senior notes due in 2015 Principal amount $ — $ 223,669 Less unamortized discount based on imputed interest rate of 5.0% — 7 Total senior notes due in 2015 — 223,662 Senior notes due in 2016 Principal amount 189,170 189,170 Less unamortized discount based on imputed interest rate of 6.625% 793 1,566 Total senior notes due in 2016 188,377 187,604 Option to repurchase ownership interest in headquarters building in 2019 Principal amount 250,000 250,000 Less unamortized discount based on imputed interest rate of 13.0% 13,905 17,882 Total option to repurchase ownership interest in headquarters building in 2019 236,095 232,118 Capital lease obligations 6,756 6,736 Total debt and capital lease obligations 431,228 650,120 Less current portion 188,377 223,662 Total long-term debt and capital lease obligations $ 242,851 $ 426,458
Schedule of maturities of long-term debt	The aggregate face amount of maturities of debt over the next five years and thereafter is as follows: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 189,170 2017 — 2018 — 2019 250,000 2020 — Thereafter — Total face amount of maturities 439,170 Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount (14,698 ) Carrying value of debt (excludes capital leases) $ 424,472
Schedule of components of interest expense, net	Interest expense, net, as shown in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations was as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Interest expense $ 41,973 $ 51,877 $ 52,913 Premium on debt repurchases — 2,538 2,127 Amortization of debt costs and discount on debt 4,756 4,651 4,548 Capitalized interest (338 ) (152 ) — Interest income (7,341 ) (5,184 ) (1,515 ) Total interest expense, net $ 39,050 $ 53,730 $ 58,073

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	The following table summarizes our financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 27, 2015 and December 28, 2014 : (In thousands) December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Deferred compensation $ 35,578 $ 35,578 $ — $ — $ 45,136 $ 45,136 $ — $ —
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis	The following tables present non-financial assets that were measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis and the total impairment losses recorded during 2014 and 2013 on those assets. There was no impairment recognized in 2015 . 2014 (In thousands) Net Carrying Value as of Fair Value Measured and Recorded Using Impairment Losses for the Year Ended December 28, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 28, 2014 Investments in joint ventures $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 9,216 (1) (1) Impairment losses related to Madison are included within “Loss from joint ventures” for the year ended December 28, 2014. See Note 5 for additional information. 2013 (In thousands) Net Carrying Value as of Fair Value Measured and Recorded Using Impairment Losses for the Year Ended December 29, 2013 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 29, 2013 Property, plant and equipment $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 34,300 (1) (1) Impairment losses related to the New England Media Group and are included within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” for the year ended December 29, 2013. We sold the New England Media Group in the fourth quarter of 2013. See Note 13 for additional information.	[1]
[1]	(1)Impairment losses related to Madison are included within “Loss from joint ventures” for the year ended December 28, 2014. See Note 5 for additional information.

Pension Benefits (Tables)

Pension Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic pension cost were as follows: December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 December 29, 2013 (In thousands) Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Service cost $ 11,932 $ 157 $ 12,089 $ 9,543 $ 184 $ 9,727 $ 11,225 $ 1,162 $ 12,387 Interest cost 74,536 10,060 84,596 84,447 10,450 94,897 77,136 10,681 87,817 Expected return on plan assets (115,261 ) — (115,261 ) (113,839 ) — (113,839 ) (124,250 ) — (124,250 ) Amortization and other costs 36,442 5,081 41,523 26,620 4,718 31,338 33,770 5,561 39,331 Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost (1,945 ) — (1,945 ) (1,945 ) — (1,945 ) (1,945 ) — (1,945 ) Effect of settlement 40,329 — 40,329 — 9,525 9,525 — 3,228 3,228 Net periodic pension cost/(income) $ 46,033 $ 15,298 $ 61,331 $ 4,826 $ 24,877 $ 29,703 $ (4,064 ) $ 20,632 $ 16,568
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Net actuarial loss/(gain) $ 31,044 $ 254,525 $ (178,088 ) Amortization of loss (41,523 ) (30,665 ) (39,017 ) Amortization of prior service cost 1,945 1,945 1,945 Effect of curtailment (1,264 ) — — Effect of settlement (40,329 ) (9,525 ) (3,358 ) Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss (50,127 ) 216,280 (218,518 ) Net periodic pension cost 61,331 29,703 16,568 Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss/(income) $ 11,204 $ 245,983 $ (201,950 )
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets	The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) were as follows: December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 (In thousands) Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Qualified Plans Non- Qualified Plans All Plans Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,101,573 $ 267,824 $ 2,369,397 $ 1,778,647 $ 262,501 $ 2,041,148 Service cost 11,932 157 12,089 9,543 184 9,727 Interest cost 74,536 10,060 84,596 84,447 10,450 94,897 Plan participants’ contributions 20 — 20 26 — 26 Actuarial (gain)/loss (129,187 ) (14,372 ) (143,559 ) 330,224 36,604 366,828 Curtailments (1,264 ) — (1,264 ) — — — Lump-sum settlement paid (98,348 ) — (98,348 ) — (24,015 ) (24,015 ) Benefits paid (107,352 ) (16,231 ) (123,583 ) (101,314 ) (17,507 ) (118,821 ) Effects of change in currency conversion — (351 ) (351 ) — (393 ) (393 ) Benefit obligation at end of year 1,851,910 247,087 2,098,997 2,101,573 267,824 2,369,397 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 1,837,250 — 1,837,250 1,698,091 — 1,698,091 Actual return on plan assets (59,342 ) — (59,342 ) 225,470 — 225,470 Employer contributions 7,128 16,231 23,359 14,977 41,522 56,499 Plan participants’ contributions 20 — 20 26 — 26 Lump-sum settlement paid (98,348 ) — (98,348 ) — (24,015 ) (24,015 ) Benefits paid (107,352 ) (16,231 ) (123,583 ) (101,314 ) (17,507 ) (118,821 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 1,579,356 — 1,579,356 1,837,250 — 1,837,250 Net amount recognized $ (272,554 ) $ (247,087 ) $ (519,641 ) $ (264,323 ) $ (267,824 ) $ (532,147 ) Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current liabilities $ — $ (16,043 ) $ (16,043 ) $ — $ (15,767 ) $ (15,767 ) Noncurrent liabilities (272,554 ) (231,044 ) (503,598 ) (264,323 ) (252,057 ) (516,380 ) Net amount recognized $ (272,554 ) $ (247,087 ) $ (519,641 ) $ (264,323 ) $ (267,824 ) $ (532,147 ) Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial loss $ 821,648 $ 100,344 $ 921,992 $ 854,267 $ 119,797 $ 974,064 Prior service credit (24,621 ) — (24,621 ) (26,565 ) — (26,565 ) Total $ 797,027 $ 100,344 $ 897,371 $ 827,702 $ 119,797 $ 947,499
Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets was as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Projected benefit obligation $ 2,098,997 $ 2,369,397 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 2,092,600 $ 2,362,050 Fair value of plan assets $ 1,579,356 $ 1,837,250
Schedule of Assumptions Used	Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine benefit obligations for qualified pension plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, Discount rate 4.60 % 4.05 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.96 % 2.89 % The rate of increase in compensation levels is applicable only for qualified pension plans that have not been frozen. Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic pension cost for qualified plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, December 29, Discount rate 4.05 % 4.90 % 4.00 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.89 % 2.87 % 3.50 % Expected long-term rate of return on assets 7.01 % 7.02 % 7.85 % Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine benefit obligations for non-qualified plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, Discount rate 4.40 % 3.90 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.50 % 2.50 % The rate of increase in compensation levels is applicable only for the non-qualified pension plans that have not been frozen. Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic pension cost for non-qualified plans were as follows: December 27, December 28, December 29, Discount rate 3.90 % 4.60 % 3.70 % Rate of increase in compensation levels 2.50 % 2.50 % 3.00 %
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 27, 2015 is as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (In thousands) Hedge Fund Private Equity Total Balance at beginning of year $ 31,294 $ 35,727 $ 67,021 Actual gain/(loss) on plan assets: Relating to assets still held (51 ) (2,170 ) (2,221 ) Capital contribution — 1,288 1,288 Return of Capital — (5,138 ) (5,138 ) Balance at end of year $ 31,243 $ 29,707 $ 60,950 The reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of December 28, 2014 is as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (In thousands) Hedge Fund Private Equity Total Balance at beginning of year $ 30,325 $ 40,537 $ 70,862 Actual gain on plan assets: Relating to assets still held 969 (1,775 ) (806 ) Capital contribution — 2,008 2,008 Return of Capital — (5,043 ) (5,043 ) Balance at end of year $ 31,294 $ 35,727 $ 67,021
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	The following benefit payments, which reflect future service for plans that have not been frozen, are expected to be paid: Plans (In thousands) Qualified Non- Qualified Total 2016 $ 107,149 $ 16,360 $ 123,509 2017 108,010 17,110 125,120 2018 109,054 17,079 126,133 2019 110,552 17,186 127,738 2020 111,509 16,876 128,385 2021-2025 (1) 581,287 82,427 663,714 (1) While benefit payments under these plans are expected to continue beyond 2025, we have presented in this table only those benefit payments estimated over the next 10 years.
Schedule of Multi Employer Plans	Our participation in significant plans for the fiscal period ended December 27, 2015 , is outlined in the table below. The “EIN/Pension Plan Number” column provides the Employer Identification Number (“EIN”) and the three-digit plan number. The zone status is based on the latest information that we received from the plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65% funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80% funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80% funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) is either pending or has been implemented. The “Surcharge Imposed” column includes plans in a red zone status that are required to pay a surcharge in excess of regular contributions. The last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective bargaining agreement(s) to which the plans are subject. EIN/Pension Plan Number Pension Protection Act Zone Status FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented (In thousands) Contributions of the Company Surcharge Imposed Collective Bargaining Agreement Expiration Date Pension Fund 2015 2014 2015 2014 2013 CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan 13-6212879-001 Red as of 1/01/15 Red as of 1/01/14 Implemented $ 543 $ 611 $ 663 No 3/30/2016 (1) Newspaper and Mail Deliverers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 13-6122251-001 Green as of 6/01/15 Green as of 6/01/14 N/A 1,038 1,102 1,217 No 3/30/2020 (2) GCIU-Employer Retirement Benefit Plan 91-6024903-001 Red as of 1/01/15 Red as of 1/01/14 Implemented 57 58 124 Yes 3/30/2021 (3) Pressmen’s Publishers’ Pension Fund 13-6121627-001 Green as of 4/01/15 Green as of 4/01/14 N/A 1,033 1,097 1,016 No 3/30/2021 (4) Paper-Handlers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 13-6104795-001 Red as of 4/01/15 Green as of 4/01/14 Pending 97 103 114 Yes 3/30/2021 (5) Contributions for individually significant plans $ 2,768 $ 2,971 $ 3,134 Contributions to other multiemployer plans — — 945 Total Contributions $ 2,768 $ 2,971 $ 4,079 (1) There are two collective bargaining agreements (Mailers and Typographers) requiring contributions to this plan, which both expire March 30, 2016. (2) Elections under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010: Extended Amortization of Net Investment Losses (IRS Section 431(b)(8)(A)) and the Expanded Smoothing Period (IRS Section 431(b)(8)(B)). (3) We previously had two collective bargaining agreements requiring contributions to this plan. With the sale of the New England Media Group only one collective bargaining agreement remains for the Stereotypers, which expires March 30, 2021. The method for calculating actuarial value of assets was changed retroactive to January 1, 2009, as elected by the Board of Trustees and as permitted by IRS Notice 2010-83. This election includes smoothing 2008 investment losses over ten years. (4) The Plan sponsor elected two provisions of funding relief under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) to more slowly absorb the 2008 plan year investment loss, retroactively effective as of April 1, 2009. These included extended amortization under the prospective method and 10 -year smoothing of the asset loss for the plan year beginning April 1, 2008. (5) Board of Trustees elected funding relief. This election includes smoothing the March 31, 2009 investment losses over 10 years. The rehabilitation plan for the GCIU-Employer Retirement Benefit Plan includes minimum annual contributions no less than the total annual contribution made by us from September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009. The Company was listed in the plans’ respective Forms 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the following plans and plan years: Pension Fund Year Contributions to Plan Exceeded More Than 5 Percent of Total Contributions (as of Plan’s Year-End) CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan 12/31/2014 & 12/31/2013 (1) Newspaper and Mail Deliverers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 5/31/2014 & 5/31/2013 (1) Pressmen’s Publisher’s Pension Fund 3/31/2015 & 3/31/2014 Paper-Handlers’-Publishers’ Pension Fund 3/31/2015 & 3/31/2014 (1) Forms 5500 for the plans’ year ended of 12/31/15 and 5/31/15 were not available as of the date we filed our financial statements.
Company Sponsored Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The following asset allocation guidelines apply to the Return-Seeking Assets: Asset Category Percentage Range Public Equity 70% - 90 % Growth Fixed Income 0% - 15 % Alternatives 0% - 15 % Cash 0% - 10 % The asset allocations of our Company-sponsored pension plans by asset category for both Long Duration and Return-Seeking Assets, as of December 27, 2015 , were as follows: Asset Category Percentage Public Equity 45 % Fixed Income 51 % Alternatives 4 % Cash — %
New York Times Newspaper Guild Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The fair value of the assets underlying our Company-sponsored qualified pension plans and The Newspaper Guild of New York - The New York Times Pension Fund by asset category are as follows: Fair Value Measurement at December 27, 2015 (In thousands) Quoted Prices Markets for Identical Assets Significant Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Asset Category (1) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Equity Securities: U.S. Equities $ 47,136 $ — $ — $ 47,136 International Equities 48,834 — — 48,834 Common/Collective Funds (2) — 761,812 — 761,812 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate Bonds — 417,554 — 417,554 U.S. Treasury and Other Government Securities — 119,098 — 119,098 Group Annuity Contract — 57,044 — 57,044 Municipal and Provincial Bonds — 36,912 — 36,912 Government Sponsored Enterprises (3) — 6,250 — 6,250 Other — 11,511 — 11,511 Cash and Cash Equivalents — 12,255 — 12,255 Private Equity — — 29,707 29,707 Hedge Fund — — 31,243 31,243 Assets at Fair Value $ 95,970 $ 1,422,436 $ 60,950 $ 1,579,356 (1) Includes the assets of The Guild-Times Adjustable Pension Plan and the Retirement Annuity Plan which are not part of the Master Trust. (2) The underlying assets of the common/collective funds are primarily comprised of equity and fixed income securities. The fair value in the above table represents our ownership share of the net asset value of the underlying funds. (3) Represents investments that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Fair Value Measurement at December 28, 2014 (In thousands) Quoted Prices Markets for Identical Assets Significant Observable Inputs Significant Unobservable Inputs Asset Category (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Equity Securities: U.S. Equities $ 48,640 $ — $ — $ 48,640 International Equities 51,154 — — 51,154 Common/Collective Funds (1) — 697,075 — 697,075 Fixed Income Securities: Corporate Bonds — 539,098 — 539,098 U.S. Treasury and Other Government Securities — 150,496 — 150,496 Group Annuity Contract — 76,290 — 76,290 Municipal and Provincial Bonds — 47,046 — 47,046 Government Sponsored Enterprises (2) — 9,517 — 9,517 Other — 22,951 — 22,951 Cash and Cash Equivalents 52 127,910 — 127,962 Private Equity — — 35,727 35,727 Hedge Fund — — 31,294 31,294 Assets at Fair Value $ 99,846 $ 1,670,383 $ 67,021 $ 1,837,250 (1) Includes the assets of The Guild-Times Adjustable Pension Plan and the Retirement Annuity Plan which are not part of the Master Trust. (2) The underlying assets of the common/collective funds are primarily comprised of equity and fixed income securities. The fair value in the above table represents our ownership share of the net asset value of the underlying funds. (3) Represents investments that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.

Other Postretirement Benefits (

Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefits
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost	The components of net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Service cost $ 588 $ 580 $ 1,089 Interest cost 2,794 3,722 4,101 Amortization and other costs 5,197 7,299 4,440 Amortization of prior service credit (9,495 ) (7,199 ) (13,051 ) Effect of curtailment — — (49,122 ) Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense $ (916 ) $ 4,402 $ (52,543 )
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in the benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Net actuarial (gain)/loss $ (5,543 ) $ 8,882 $ (13,500 ) Prior service cost/(credit) 1,145 (25,489 ) (1,690 ) Amortization of loss (5,197 ) (4,948 ) (4,440 ) Amortization of prior service credit 9,495 7,199 13,051 Recognition of prior service credit due to curtailment — — 49,122 Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss (100 ) (14,356 ) 42,543 Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense (916 ) 4,402 (52,543 ) Total recognized in net periodic postretirement benefit income and other comprehensive (income)/loss $ (1,016 ) $ (9,954 ) $ (10,000 )
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets	The changes in the benefit obligation and plan assets and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income/loss were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 81,054 $ 100,932 Service cost 588 580 Interest cost 2,794 3,722 Plan participants’ contributions 4,230 3,834 Actuarial (gain)/loss (5,543 ) 12,091 Plan amendments 1,145 (25,489 ) Benefits paid (13,221 ) (14,616 ) Benefit obligation at the end of year 71,047 81,054 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year — — Employer contributions 8,991 10,782 Plan participants’ contributions 4,230 3,834 Benefits paid (13,221 ) (14,616 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year — — Net amount recognized $ (71,047 ) $ (81,054 ) Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Current liabilities $ (8,168 ) $ (9,426 ) Noncurrent liabilities (62,879 ) (71,628 ) Net amount recognized $ (71,047 ) $ (81,054 ) Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial loss $ 26,599 $ 37,339 Prior service credit (41,309 ) (51,950 ) Total $ (14,710 ) $ (14,611 )
Schedule of Assumptions Used	Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine the postretirement benefit obligations were as follows: December 27, December 28, Discount rate 4.04 % 3.61 % Estimated increase in compensation level 3.50 % 3.50 % Weighted-average assumptions used in the actuarial computations to determine net periodic postretirement cost were as follows: December 27, December 28, December 29, Discount rate 3.74 % 4.22 % 3.70 % Estimated increase in compensation level 3.50 % 3.50 % 3.50 %
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates	The assumed health-care cost trend rates were as follows: December 27, December 28, Health-care cost trend rate 7.20 % 7.20 % Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate) 5.00 % 5.00 % Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 2023 2023
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	A one-percentage point change in assumed health-care cost trend rates would have the following effects: One-Percentage Point (In thousands) Increase Decrease Effect on total service and interest cost for 2015 $ 75 $ (63 ) Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 27, 2015 $ 1,769 $ (1,503 )
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	The following benefit payments (net of plan participant contributions) under our Company’s postretirement plans, which reflect expected future services, are expected to be paid: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 8,367 2017 7,684 2018 7,064 2019 6,436 2020 5,949 2021-2025 (1) 24,015 (1) While benefit payments under these plans are expected to continue beyond 2025, we have presented in this table only those benefit payments estimated over the next 10 years.

Other Liabilities (Tables)

Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	The components of the “Other Liabilities — Other” balance in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Deferred compensation $ 35,578 $ 45,136 Other liabilities 56,645 62,639 Total $ 92,223 $ 107,775

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	Reconciliations between the effective tax rate on income from continuing operations before income taxes and the federal statutory rate are presented below. December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014 December 29, 2013 (In thousands) Amount % of Pre-tax Amount % of Pre-tax Amount % of Pre-tax Tax at federal statutory rate $ 33,863 35.0 $ 10,448 35.0 $ 33,180 35.0 State and local taxes, net 5,093 5.2 4,620 15.5 8,312 8.8 Effect of enacted changes in tax laws 1,801 1.8 1,393 4.7 — — Reduction in uncertain tax positions (2,545 ) (2.6 ) (21,147 ) (70.8 ) (1,803 ) (1.9 ) Loss/(gain) on Company-owned life insurance 75 0.1 (1,250 ) (4.2 ) (3,673 ) (3.9 ) Nondeductible expense, net 880 0.9 1,847 6.2 2,039 2.2 Domestic manufacturing deduction (2,651 ) (2.7 ) — — — — Other, net (2,606 ) (2.7 ) 548 1.8 (163 ) (0.2 ) Income tax expense/(benefit) $ 33,910 35.0 $ (3,541 ) (11.8 ) $ 37,892 40.0
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	The components of income tax expense as shown in our Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Current tax expense/(benefit) Federal $ 41,199 $ 17,397 $ 18,903 Foreign 485 583 681 State and local 5,919 (25,625 ) 8,371 Total current tax expense/(benefit) 47,603 (7,645 ) 27,955 Deferred tax expense Federal (14,554 ) 4,014 5,426 Foreign — — — State and local 861 90 4,511 Total deferred tax (benefit)/expense (13,693 ) 4,104 9,937 Income tax expense/(benefit) $ 33,910 $ (3,541 ) $ 37,892
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, Deferred tax assets Retirement, postemployment and deferred compensation plans $ 309,711 $ 320,174 Accruals for other employee benefits, compensation, insurance and other 32,731 42,294 Accounts receivable allowances 1,690 1,746 Net operating losses 38,703 46,726 Other 44,099 41,186 Gross deferred tax assets 426,934 452,126 Valuation allowance (36,204 ) (41,136 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 390,730 $ 410,990 Deferred tax liabilities Property, plant and equipment $ 57,065 $ 64,056 Intangible assets 10,790 11,607 Investments in joint ventures 11,694 13,971 Other 2,039 5,129 Gross deferred tax liabilities 81,588 94,763 Net deferred tax asset $ 309,142 $ 316,227 Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Deferred tax asset – current $ — $ 63,640 Deferred tax asset – long-term 309,142 252,587 Net deferred tax asset $ 309,142 $ 316,227
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: (In thousands) December 27, December 28, December 29, Balance at beginning of year $ 16,324 $ 46,058 $ 45,308 Gross additions to tax positions taken during the current year 1,151 2,116 2,249 Gross additions to tax positions taken during the prior year 282 — 127 Gross reductions to tax positions taken during the prior year (37 ) (12,109 ) (833 ) Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities — (7,114 ) — Reductions from lapse of applicable statutes of limitations (3,779 ) (12,627 ) (793 ) Balance at end of year $ 13,941 $ 16,324 $ 46,058

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	The results of operations for the New England Media Group, About Group and the Regional Media Group presented as discontinued operations are summarized below for 2014. Year ended December 28, 2014 (In thousands) New England Media Group About Group Regional Media Group Total Revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Total operating costs — — — — Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense — — — — Impairment of assets — — — — Loss from joint ventures — — — — Interest expense, net — — — — Pre-tax income/(loss) — — — — Income tax expense/(benefit) — — — — Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — — Loss on sale, net of income taxes: Loss on sale (349 ) (229 ) (397 ) (975 ) Income tax (benefit)/expense (127 ) (93 ) 331 111 Loss on sale, net of income taxes (222 ) (136 ) (728 ) (1,086 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ (222 ) $ (136 ) $ (728 ) $ (1,086 ) The results of operations for the New England Media Group, About Group and the Regional Media Group presented as discontinued operations are summarized below for 2013. Year Ended December 29, 2013 (In thousands) New England Media Group About Group Regional Media Group Total Revenues $ 287,677 $ — $ — $ 287,677 Total operating costs 281,414 — — 281,414 Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense (1) 7,997 — — 7,997 Impairment of assets (2) 34,300 — — 34,300 Loss from joint ventures (240 ) — — (240 ) Interest expense, net 9 — — 9 Pre-tax loss (36,283 ) — — (36,283 ) Income tax benefit (3) (13,373 ) (2,497 ) — (15,870 ) (Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (22,910 ) 2,497 — (20,413 ) Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes: Gain on sale (4) 47,561 419 — 47,980 Income tax expense 19,457 161 — 19,618 Gain on sale, net of income taxes 28,104 258 — 28,362 Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes $ 5,194 $ 2,755 $ — $ 7,949 (1) The multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense in 2013 is related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group. (2) Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets related to the New England Media Group. (3) The income tax benefit for the About Group in 2013 is related to a change in prior period estimated tax expense. (4) Included in the gain on sale in 2013 is a $49.1 million post-retirement curtailment gain related to the New England Media Group.

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)

Stock-Based Awards (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	Changes in our Company’s stock options in 2015 were as follows: December 27, 2015 (Shares in thousands) Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value $(000s) Options outstanding at beginning of year 8,170 $ 18 3 $ 16,234 Granted — — Exercised (341 ) 6 Forfeited/Expired (1,439 ) 27 Options outstanding at end of period 6,390 $ 16 3 $ 13,938 Options expected to vest at end of period 6,390 $ 16 3 $ 13,938 Options exercisable at end of period 6,390 $ 16 3 $ 13,938
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	Changes in our Company’s stock-settled restricted stock units in 2015 were as follows: December 27, 2015 (Shares in thousands) Restricted Stock Units Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at beginning of period 1,059 $ 10 Granted 574 14 Vested (386 ) 8 Forfeited (88 ) 13 Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at end of period 1,159 $ 13 Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units expected to vest at end of period 1,064 $ 13
Schedule of Common Stock Reserved For Issuance	Shares of Class A Common Stock reserved for issuance were as follows: (Shares in thousands) December 27, December 28, Stock options, stock–settled restricted stock units and stock-settled performance awards Stock options and stock-settled restricted stock units 7,549 9,228 Stock-settled performance awards (1) 3,531 2,827 Outstanding 11,080 12,055 Available 7,282 8,408 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2) Available 6,410 6,410 401(k) Company stock match (3) Available 3,045 3,045 Total Outstanding 11,080 12,055 Total Available 16,737 17,863 (1) The number of shares actually earned at the end of the multi-year performance period will vary, based on actual performance, from 0% to 200% of the target number of performance awards granted. The maximum number of shares that could be issued is included in the table above. (2) We have not had an offering under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan since 2010. (3) Effective 2014, we no longer offer a Company stock match under the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table summarizes the changes in AOCI by component as of December 27, 2015 : (In thousands) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Funded Status of Benefit Plans Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Balance, December 28, 2014 $ 5,705 $ (539,500 ) $ (533,795 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax (1) (8,803 ) (25,236 ) (34,039 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax (1) — 75,728 75,728 Income tax (benefit)/expense (1) (3,115 ) 20,103 16,988 Net current-period other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax (5,688 ) 30,389 24,701 Balance, December 27, 2015 $ 17 $ (509,111 ) $ (509,094 ) (1) All amounts are shown net of noncontrolling interest.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from AOCI for the period ended December 27, 2015 : (In thousands) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Affect line item in the statement where net income is presented Detail about accumulated other comprehensive loss components Funded status of benefit plans: Amortization of prior service credit (1) $ (11,440 ) Selling, general & administrative costs Amortization of actuarial loss (1) 46,720 Selling, general & administrative costs Effect of curtailment 1,264 Selling, general & administrative costs Effect of other postretirement benefit remeasurement (1,145 ) Pension settlement charge 40,329 Pension settlement charge Total reclassification, before tax (2) 75,728 Income tax expense 30,132 Income tax (benefit)/expense Total reclassification, net of tax $ 45,596 (1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other retirement benefits. See Notes 9 and 10 for additional information. (2) There were no reclassifications relating to noncontrolling interest for the year ended December 27, 2015 .

Commitments and Contingent Li42

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	The approximate minimum rental commitments under noncancelable leases, net of subleases, as of December 27, 2015 were as follows: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 11,416 2017 9,564 2018 5,550 2019 3,152 2020 2,827 Later years 4,171 Total minimum lease payments 36,680 Less: noncancelable subleases (1,443 ) Total minimum lease payments, net of noncancelable subleases $ 35,237
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	Future minimum lease payments for all capital leases, and the present value of the minimum lease payments as of December 27, 2015 , were as follows: (In thousands) Amount 2016 $ 552 2017 552 2018 552 2019 7,245 2020 — Later years — Total minimum lease payments 8,901 Less: imputed interest (2,145 ) Present value of net minimum lease payments including current maturities $ 6,756

Quarterly Information (Unaudi43

Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	2015 Quarters (In thousands, except per share data) March 29, June 28, September 27, December 27, Full Year (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (52 weeks) Revenues $ 384,239 $ 382,886 $ 367,404 $ 444,686 $ 1,579,215 Operating costs 350,277 344,835 345,471 352,663 1,393,246 Pension settlement expense (1) 40,329 — — — 40,329 Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense (2) 4,697 — — 4,358 9,055 Operating (loss)/profit (11,064 ) 38,051 21,933 87,665 136,585 (Loss)/income from joint ventures (572 ) (356 ) 170 (25 ) (783 ) Interest expense, net 12,192 9,776 9,127 7,955 39,050 (Loss)/income from continuing operations before income taxes (23,828 ) 27,919 12,976 79,685 96,752 Income tax (benefit)/expense (9,407 ) 11,700 3,611 28,006 33,910 (Loss)/income (14,421 ) 16,219 9,365 51,679 62,842 Net (loss)/income from continuing operations (14,421 ) 16,219 9,365 51,679 62,842 Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest 159 181 50 14 404 Net (loss)/income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders $ (14,262 ) $ 16,400 $ 9,415 $ 51,693 $ 63,246 Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: (Loss)/income from continuing operations $ (14,262 ) $ 16,400 $ 9,415 $ 51,693 $ 63,246 Net (loss)/income $ (14,262 ) $ 16,400 $ 9,415 $ 51,693 $ 63,246 Average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 163,988 166,355 165,052 162,179 164,390 Diluted 163,988 168,316 166,981 164,128 166,423 Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: (Loss)/income from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.32 $ 0.38 Net (loss)/income $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.32 $ 0.38 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: (Loss)/income from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.31 $ 0.38 Net (loss)/income $ (0.09 ) $ 0.10 $ 0.06 $ 0.31 $ 0.38 (1) We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan. (2) We recorded an estimated charge related to partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans. 2014 Quarters (In thousands, except per share data) March 30, 2014 June 29, September 28, 2014 December 28, 2014 Full Year (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (13 weeks) (52 weeks) Revenues $ 390,408 $ 388,719 $ 364,718 $ 444,683 $ 1,588,528 Operating costs 365,799 362,697 373,750 382,259 1,484,505 Early termination charge 2,550 — — — 2,550 Pension settlement expense (1) — 9,525 — — 9,525 Operating profit/(loss) 22,059 16,497 (9,032 ) 62,424 91,948 (Loss)/income from joint ventures (2,147 ) 25 1,599 (7,845 ) (8,368 ) Interest expense, net 13,301 13,205 15,254 11,970 53,730 Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 6,611 3,317 (22,687 ) 42,609 29,850 Income tax expense/(benefit) 3,764 (5,743 ) (10,247 ) 8,685 (3,541 ) Income/(loss) from continuing operations 2,847 9,060 (12,440 ) 33,924 33,391 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (994 ) — — (92 ) (1,086 ) Net income/(loss) 1,853 9,060 (12,440 ) 33,832 32,305 Net (incomes)/loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest (110 ) 128 (59 ) 1,043 1,002 Net income/(loss) attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders $ 1,743 $ 9,188 $ (12,499 ) $ 34,875 $ 33,307 Amounts attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: Income/(loss) from continuing operations $ 2,737 $ 9,188 $ (12,499 ) $ 34,967 $ 34,393 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (994 ) — — (92 ) (1,086 ) Net income/(loss) $ 1,743 $ 9,188 $ (12,499 ) $ 34,875 $ 33,307 Average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 150,612 150,796 150,822 150,779 150,673 Diluted 161,920 161,868 150,822 160,455 161,323 Basic earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: Income/(loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.23 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (0.01 ) — — — (0.01 ) Net income/(loss) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.23 $ 0.22 Diluted earnings/(loss) per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders: Income/(loss) from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.22 $ 0.21 Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (0.01 ) — — — (0.01 ) Net income/(loss) $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ (0.08 ) $ 0.22 $ 0.20 (1) We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal year term	365 days	365 days	365 days

Summary of Significant Accoun45

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Self Insurance Reserve	$ 41	$ 43
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	30 years
Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years

Marketable Securities (Details)

Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Debt Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	$ 507,639	$ 636,743
Long-term marketable securities	291,136	167,820
Debt Securities | US Treasury Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	184,278	238,488
Long-term marketable securities	20,769	0
Debt Securities | Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	185,561	208,346
Long-term marketable securities	119,784	71,191
Debt Securities | US Agency Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	65,222	32,009
Long-term marketable securities	150,583	95,204
Debt Securities | Municipal Securities
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	1,363	13,622
Long-term marketable securities	0	1,425
Debt Securities | Certificates of Deposit
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	60,244	109,293
Debt Securities | Commercial Paper
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Short-term marketable securities	$ 10,971	$ 34,985
Short-term Marketable Securities | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Term of investments	1 month
Short-term Marketable Securities | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Term of investments	12 months
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Term of investments	13 months
Long-term Marketable Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
Term of investments	35 months

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 116,422	$ 125,871
Foreign currency translation	(7,337)	(9,449)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 109,085	$ 116,422

Investments - Equity Method Inv

Investments - Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loss from joint ventures	$ (25,000)	$ 170,000	$ (356,000)	$ (572,000)	$ (7,845,000)	$ 1,599,000	$ 25,000	$ (2,147,000)	$ (783,000)	$ (8,368,000)	$ (3,215,000)
Newsprint and supercalendered paper purchased from the Paper Mills									$ 12,000,000	20,000,000	21,000,000
Donohue Malbaie Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	49.00%								49.00%
Distributions received									$ 0	3,900,000	1,400,000
Madison Paper Industries [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	40.00%								40.00%
Loss from joint ventures					(4,700,000)					(4,700,000)
Impairment charge					$ 9,200,000
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	10.00%								10.00%
Distributions received									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Women in the World Media, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	30.00%								30.00%
Madison Paper Industries Owned Consolidated Subsidiary [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	80.00%								80.00%
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	20.00%								20.00%
Metro Boston LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage											49.00%
Resolute FP Canada, Inc. [Member] | Donohue Malbaie Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	51.00%								51.00%
UPM-Kymmene [Member] | Madison Paper Industries [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	60.00%								60.00%

Investments Investments - Cost

Investments Investments - Cost Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cost method investments	$ 11.9	$ 10

Debt Obligations - Debt & Capit

Debt Obligations - Debt & Capital Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Nov. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2005
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 439,170
Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount	14,698
Long-term capital lease obligations	6,756	$ 6,736
Total debt and capital lease obligations	431,228	650,120
Less current portion	188,377	223,662
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	242,851	$ 426,458
Notes Due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt		5.00%			5.00%
Principal amount	0	$ 223,669
Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount	0	7
Long-term debt	$ 0	$ 223,662
Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate on debt	6.625%	6.625%	6.625%
Principal amount	$ 189,170	$ 189,170
Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount	793	1,566
Long-term debt	$ 188,377	$ 187,604
Option To Repurchase Headquarters Building 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	13.00%	13.00%		13.00%
Principal amount	$ 250,000	$ 250,000
Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount	13,905	17,882
Long-term debt	$ 236,095	$ 232,118

Debt Obligations Debt Obligatio

Debt Obligations Debt Obligations - Debt Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 189,170
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	250,000
2,020	0
Thereafter	0
Principal amount	439,170
Less: Unamortized debt costs and discount	(14,698)
Carrying value of debt (excludes capital leases)	$ 424,472

Debt Obligations - Interest Exp

Debt Obligations - Interest Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense									$ 41,973	$ 51,877	$ 52,913
Premium on debt repurchases									0	2,538	2,127
Amortization of debt costs and discount on debt									4,756	4,651	4,548
Capitalized interest									(338)	(152)	0
Interest income									(7,341)	(5,184)	(1,515)
Total interest expense, net	$ 7,955	$ 9,127	$ 9,776	$ 12,192	$ 11,970	$ 15,254	$ 13,205	$ 13,301	$ 39,050	$ 53,730	$ 58,073

Debt Obligations - Debt Informa

Debt Obligations - Debt Information (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2009	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 27, 2015	Nov. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2005
Notes Due 2015 [Member]
Debt Information
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 250,000,000
Interest rate on debt		5.00%				5.00%
Debt repaid		$ 20,400,000
Premium (charge) on debt redemption		$ (300,000)
Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Information
Debt instrument, face amount					$ 225,000,000
Interest rate on debt		6.625%		6.625%	6.625%
Premium (charge) on debt redemption		$ (2,200,000)	$ (2,100,000)
Redemption of long-term debt		$ 18,400,000	$ 17,400,000
Percentage of principle available for debt redemption					100.00%
Option To Repurchase Headquarters Building 2019 [Member]
Debt Information
Sale leaseback transaction, sale price for the Condo Interest	$ 225,000,000
Sale leaseback purchase option price	$ 250,000,000
Sale leaseback financing, lease term	15 years
Sale leaseback financing, lease renewal term	20 years
Proceeds from sale-leaseback financing	$ 211,000,000
Debt instrument, fee amount	$ 39,000,000
Sale leaseback financing, amortization period	10 years
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	13.00%	13.00%		13.00%

Other (Details)

Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015		Sep. 27, 2015		Jun. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Sep. 28, 2014	[2]	Jun. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2014	[2]	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Other Expense [Line Items]
Severance costs																		$ 7,000		$ 36,100		$ 12,400
Severance liability	$ 14,900								$ 34,600									14,900		34,600
Pension settlement charge	0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 40,329	[1]	$ 0	[2]	$ 0		$ 9,525	[2]	$ 0			40,329	[1]	9,525	[2]	3,228
Lump-sum payments made from Company cash													24,000				$ 10,900
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense	$ 4,358	[3]	$ 0	[3]	$ 0	[3]	4,697	[3]										9,055	[3]	0		6,171	[3]
Charge for early termination of distribution agreement																				2,600
Advertising expense																		83,400		89,500		86,000
Reduction in uncertain tax positions																		(2,545)		(21,147)		(1,803)
Capitalized Computer Software Costs [Member]
Other Expense [Line Items]
Depreciation expense																		11,900		29,400		$ 27,400
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Expense [Line Items]
Pension settlement charge							40,300						9,500				3,200	98,348		24,015
Lump-sum payments to be made from plan assets							98,300											$ 98,348		$ 24,015
Reduction in pension benefit obligation							$ 142,800						$ 32,000				$ 12,700
[1]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[2]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[3]	We recorded an estimated charge related to partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans.

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proportionate share of loss, after tax and allocation to noncontrolling interest		$ (25)	$ 170	$ (356)	$ (572)	$ (7,845)	$ 1,599	$ 25	$ (2,147)	$ (783)	$ (8,368)		$ (3,215)
Carrying value of long-term debt		236,000				420,000				236,000	420,000
Long-term debt, fair value		316,000				527,000				316,000	527,000
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge										0	9,216	[1]
Impairment of assets, property, plant and equipment	[2]												34,300
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation		35,578				45,136				35,578	45,136
Level 1 [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments in joint ventures						0					0
Property, plant and equipment, net													0
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation		0				0				0	0
Level 2 [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments in joint ventures						0					0
Property, plant and equipment, net													0
Level 3 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation		0				0				0	0
Level 3 [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments in joint ventures						0					0
Property, plant and equipment, net													0
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation		$ 35,578				45,136				$ 35,578	45,136
Net Carrying Value [Member] | Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments in joint ventures						0					0
Property, plant and equipment, net													$ 0
Madison Paper Industries [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment charge						9,200
Proportionate share of loss, after tax and allocation to noncontrolling interest						$ (4,700)					$ (4,700)
[1]	(1)Impairment losses related to Madison are included within “Loss from joint ventures” for the year ended December 28, 2014. See Note 5 for additional information.
[2]	Impairment losses related to the New England Media Group and are included within “(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes” for the year ended December 29, 2013. We sold the New England Media Group in the fourth quarter of 2013. See Note 13 for additional information.

Pension Benefits - Net Periodic

Pension Benefits - Net Periodic Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	[1]	Sep. 27, 2015	[1]	Jun. 28, 2015	[1]	Mar. 29, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014	[2]	Sep. 28, 2014	[2]	Jun. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2014	[2]	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Pension Benefits
Pension settlement charge	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 40,329	[1]	$ 0		$ 0		$ 9,525	[2]	$ 0			$ 40,329	[1]	$ 9,525	[2]	$ 3,228
Lump-sum payments made from Company cash													24,000				$ 10,900
Qualified Plans [Member]
Pension Benefits
Service cost																		11,932		9,543		11,225
Interest cost																		74,536		84,447		77,136
Expected return on plan assets																		(115,261)		(113,839)		(124,250)
Amortization and other costs																		36,442		26,620		33,770
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost																		(1,945)		(1,945)		(1,945)
Effect of settlement																		40,329		0		0
Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense																		46,033		4,826		(4,064)
Pension settlement charge																		98,348		0
Lump-sum payments to be made from plan assets																		98,348		0
Non-Qualified Plans [Member]
Pension Benefits
Service cost																		157		184		1,162
Interest cost																		10,060		10,450		10,681
Expected return on plan assets																		0		0		0
Amortization and other costs																		5,081		4,718		5,561
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost																		0		0		0
Effect of settlement																		0		9,525		3,228
Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense																		15,298		24,877		20,632
Pension settlement charge																		0		24,015
Lump-sum payments to be made from plan assets																		0		24,015
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Service cost																		12,089		9,727		12,387
Interest cost																		84,596		94,897		87,817
Expected return on plan assets																		(115,261)		(113,839)		(124,250)
Amortization and other costs																		41,523		31,338		39,331
Amortization of prior service (credit)/cost																		(1,945)		(1,945)		(1,945)
Effect of settlement																		40,329		9,525		3,228
Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense																		61,331		29,703		$ 16,568
Pension settlement charge							40,300						9,500				3,200	98,348		24,015
Lump-sum payments to be made from plan assets							98,300											$ 98,348		$ 24,015
Reduction in pension benefit obligation							$ 142,800						$ 32,000				$ 12,700
[1]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[2]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.

Pension Benefits - Changes in P

Pension Benefits - Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Pension Benefits
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized	$ 16,000	$ 17,000	$ 18,000
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Net actuarial loss/(gain)	31,044	254,525	(178,088)
Amortization of loss	(41,523)	(30,665)	(39,017)
Amortization of prior service cost	1,945	1,945	1,945
Effect of curtailment	(1,264)	0	0
Effect of settlement	(40,329)	(9,525)	(3,358)
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss	(50,127)	216,280	(218,518)
Net periodic pension cost	61,331	29,703	16,568
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss	11,204	$ 245,983	$ (201,950)
Estimated actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year	33,000
Estimated prior service credit that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year	$ 2,000

Pension Benefits - Changes in B

Pension Benefits - Changes in Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015		Sep. 27, 2015	[1]	Jun. 28, 2015	[1]	Mar. 29, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Sep. 28, 2014	[2]	Jun. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Change in benefit obligation
Lump-sum settlement paid	$ 0	[1]	$ 0		$ 0		$ (40,329)	[1]	$ 0	[2]	$ 0		$ (9,525)	[2]	$ 0	[2]		$ (40,329)	[1]	$ (9,525)	[2]	$ (3,228)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated benefit obligation	2,090,000								2,360,000									2,090,000		2,360,000
Qualified Plans [Member]
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year							2,101,573								1,778,647			2,101,573		1,778,647
Service cost																		11,932		9,543		11,225
Interest cost																		74,536		84,447		77,136
Plan participants’ contributions																		20		26
Actuarial (gain)/loss																		(129,187)		330,224
Curtailments																		(1,264)		0
Lump-sum settlement paid																		(98,348)		0
Benefits paid																		(107,352)		(101,314)
Effects of change in currency conversion																		0		0
Benefit obligation at end of year	1,851,910								2,101,573								$ 1,778,647	1,851,910		2,101,573		1,778,647
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year							1,837,250								1,698,091			1,837,250		1,698,091
Actual return on plan assets																		(59,342)		225,470
Employer contributions																		7,128		14,977
Lump-sum settlement paid																		(98,348)		0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,579,356								1,837,250								1,698,091	1,579,356		1,837,250		1,698,091
Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities	0								0									0		0
Noncurrent liabilities	(272,554)								(264,323)									(272,554)		(264,323)
Net amount recognized	(272,554)								(264,323)									(272,554)		(264,323)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Actuarial loss	821,648								854,267									821,648		854,267
Prior service credit	(24,621)								(26,565)									(24,621)		(26,565)
Total amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	797,027								827,702									797,027		827,702
Non-Qualified Plans [Member]
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year							267,824								262,501			267,824		262,501
Service cost																		157		184		1,162
Interest cost																		10,060		10,450		10,681
Plan participants’ contributions																		0		0
Actuarial (gain)/loss																		(14,372)		36,604
Curtailments																		0		0
Lump-sum settlement paid																		0		(24,015)
Benefits paid																		(16,231)		(17,507)
Effects of change in currency conversion																		(351)		(393)
Benefit obligation at end of year	247,087								267,824								262,501	247,087		267,824		262,501
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year							0								0			0		0
Actual return on plan assets																		0		0
Employer contributions																		16,231		41,522
Lump-sum settlement paid																		0		(24,015)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0								0								0	0		0		0
Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities	(16,043)								(15,767)									(16,043)		(15,767)
Noncurrent liabilities	(231,044)								(252,057)									(231,044)		(252,057)
Net amount recognized	(247,087)								(267,824)									(247,087)		(267,824)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Actuarial loss	100,344								119,797									100,344		119,797
Prior service credit	0								0									0		0
Total amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	100,344								119,797									100,344		119,797
Pension Plan [Member]
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year							2,369,397								2,041,148			2,369,397		2,041,148
Service cost																		12,089		9,727		12,387
Interest cost																		84,596		94,897		87,817
Plan participants’ contributions																		20		26
Actuarial (gain)/loss																		(143,559)		366,828
Curtailments																		(1,264)		0		0
Lump-sum settlement paid							(40,300)						$ (9,500)				(3,200)	(98,348)		(24,015)
Benefits paid																		(123,583)		(118,821)
Effects of change in currency conversion																		(351)		(393)
Benefit obligation at end of year	2,098,997								2,369,397								2,041,148	2,098,997		2,369,397		2,041,148
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year							1,837,250								$ 1,698,091			1,837,250		1,698,091
Actual return on plan assets																		(59,342)		225,470
Employer contributions																		23,359		56,499
Lump-sum settlement paid							$ (98,300)											(98,348)		(24,015)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,579,356								1,837,250								$ 1,698,091	1,579,356		1,837,250		$ 1,698,091
Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities	(16,043)								(15,767)									(16,043)		(15,767)
Noncurrent liabilities	(503,598)								(516,380)									(503,598)		(516,380)
Net amount recognized	(519,641)								(532,147)									(519,641)		(532,147)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Actuarial loss	921,992								974,064									921,992		974,064
Prior service credit	(24,621)								(26,565)									(24,621)		(26,565)
Total amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 897,371								$ 947,499									$ 897,371		$ 947,499
[1]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[2]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.

Pension Benefits - Schedule of

Pension Benefits - Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess of Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 2,098,997	$ 2,369,397
Accumulated benefit obligation	2,092,600	2,362,050
Fair value of plan assets	$ 1,579,356	$ 1,837,250

Pension Benefits - Schedule o60

Pension Benefits - Schedule of Assumptions Used (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Calculation term, market-related value		3 years
Increase to pension obligation due to change in mortality table assumptions		$ 117
Qualified Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate		4.60%	4.05%
Estimated increase in compensation level used to calculate benefit obligation		2.96%	2.89%
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate used to calculate net periodic benefit cost		4.05%	4.90%	4.00%
Estimated increase in compensation level use to calculate net periodic benefit cost		2.89%	2.87%	3.50%
Expected long-term rate of return on assets		7.01%	7.02%	7.85%
Non-Qualified Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate		4.40%	3.90%
Estimated increase in compensation level used to calculate benefit obligation		2.50%	2.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate used to calculate net periodic benefit cost		3.90%	4.60%	3.70%
Estimated increase in compensation level use to calculate net periodic benefit cost		2.50%	2.50%	3.00%
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service and interest costs	$ 18.1
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Spot rate used in calculation of service and interest costs	0.84%
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Spot rate used in calculation of service and interest costs	5.18%

Pension Benefits - Schedule o61

Pension Benefits - Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015
Pension Benefits
Percent of funded status policy minimum range	95.00%
Percent of funded status policy maximum range	97.50%
Long Duration Assets [Member]
Pension Benefits
Target allocation percentage of assets, range minimum	53.00%
Target allocation percentage of assets, range maximum	63.00%
Return Seeking Assets [Member]
Pension Benefits
Target allocation percentage of assets, range minimum	37.00%
Target allocation percentage of assets, range maximum	47.00%
Company Sponsored Pension Plan [Member] | Public Equity [Member]
Pension Benefits
Equity securities target allocation, range minimum	70.00%
Equity securities allocation, range maximum	90.00%
Actual return of plan asset allocations	45.00%
Company Sponsored Pension Plan [Member] | Growth Fixed Income Member]
Pension Benefits
Equity securities target allocation, range minimum	0.00%
Equity securities allocation, range maximum	15.00%
Actual return of plan asset allocations	51.00%
Company Sponsored Pension Plan [Member] | Alternative [Member]
Pension Benefits
Equity securities target allocation, range minimum	0.00%
Equity securities allocation, range maximum	15.00%
Actual return of plan asset allocations	4.00%
Company Sponsored Pension Plan [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Pension Benefits
Equity securities target allocation, range minimum	0.00%
Equity securities allocation, range maximum	10.00%
Actual return of plan asset allocations	0.00%

Pension Benefits - Fair Value o

Pension Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	$ 95,970		$ 99,846
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	47,136		48,640
Level 1 [Member] | International Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	48,834		51,154
Level 1 [Member] | Common Collective Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0	[1]	0	[2]
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 1 [Member] | US Treasury and Other Government Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 1 [Member] | Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 1 [Member] | Municipal and Provincial Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 1 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0	[3]	0	[4]
Level 1 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 1 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		52
Level 1 [Member] | Private Equity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 1 [Member] | Hedge Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	1,422,436		1,670,383
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 2 [Member] | International Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 2 [Member] | Common Collective Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	761,812	[1]	697,075	[2]
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	417,554		539,098
Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Other Government Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	119,098		150,496
Level 2 [Member] | Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	57,044		76,290
Level 2 [Member] | Municipal and Provincial Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	36,912		47,046
Level 2 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	6,250	[3]	9,517	[4]
Level 2 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	11,511		22,951
Level 2 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	12,255		127,910
Level 2 [Member] | Private Equity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 2 [Member] | Hedge Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	60,950		67,021		$ 70,862
Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | International Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Common Collective Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0	[1]	0	[2]
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | US Treasury and Other Government Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Municipal and Provincial Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0	[3]	0	[4]
Level 3 [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	0		0
Level 3 [Member] | Private Equity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	29,707		35,727		$ 40,537
Level 3 [Member] | Hedge Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	31,243		31,294
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	1,579,356		1,837,250
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | U.S. Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	47,136		48,640
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | International Equities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	48,834		51,154
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Common Collective Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	761,812	[1]	697,075	[2]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	417,554		539,098
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | US Treasury and Other Government Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	119,098		150,496
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Group Annuity Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	57,044		76,290
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Municipal and Provincial Bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	36,912		47,046
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	6,250	[3]	9,517	[4]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	11,511		22,951
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	12,255		127,962
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Private Equity [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	29,707		35,727
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Hedge Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, fair value disclosure, recurring	$ 31,243		$ 31,294
[1]	The underlying assets of the common/collective funds are primarily comprised of equity and fixed income securities. The fair value in the above table represents our ownership share of the net asset value of the underlying funds.
[2]	Includes the assets of The Guild-Times Adjustable Pension Plan and the Retirement Annuity Plan which are not part of the Master Trust.
[3]	Represents investments that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
[4]	The underlying assets of the common/collective funds are primarily comprised of equity and fixed income securities. The fair value in the above table represents our ownership share of the net asset value of the underlying funds.

Pension Benefits - Reconciliati

Pension Benefits - Reconciliation of Significant Observable Inputs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Actual gain on plan assets still held and sold during the period	$ (2,221)	$ (806)
Capital contribution	1,288	2,008
Return of Capital	(5,138)	(5,043)
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Balance at beginning of year	67,021	70,862
Balance at end of year	60,950	67,021
Hedge Fund [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Actual gain on plan assets still held and sold during the period	(51)
Capital contribution	0
Return of Capital	0
Hedge Fund [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Balance at beginning of year	31,294
Balance at end of year	31,243	31,294
Private Equity [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Actual gain on plan assets still held and sold during the period	(2,170)	(1,775)
Capital contribution	1,288	2,008
Return of Capital	(5,138)	(5,043)
Private Equity [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Balance at beginning of year	35,727	40,537
Balance at end of year	29,707	35,727
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Actual gain on plan assets still held and sold during the period		969
Capital contribution		0
Return of Capital		0
Real Estate Funds [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Balance at beginning of year	$ 31,294	30,325
Balance at end of year		$ 31,294

Pension Benefits - Contribution

Pension Benefits - Contributions and Expected Benefit Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 29, 2013
Pension Benefits
Future employer contributions in next fiscal year		$ 8,000
Pension contributions		7,100	$ 74,000
Contributions to New York Times Newspaper Guild Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
Pension contributions	$ 57,000
Pension contributions necessary to satisfy minimum funding requirements	$ 20,000
Qualified Plans [Member]
Pension Benefits
2,016		107,149
2,017		108,010
2,018		109,054
2,019		110,552
2,020		111,509
2021-2025		581,287
Non-Qualified Plans [Member]
Pension Benefits
2,016		16,360
2,017		17,110
2,018		17,079
2,019		17,186
2,020		16,876
2021-2025		82,427
Company Sponsored Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits
2,016		123,509
2,017		125,120
2,018		126,133
2,019		127,738
2,020		128,385
2021-2025		$ 663,714

Pension Benefits - Schedule o65

Pension Benefits - Schedule of Multiemployer Plans (Details) $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)Collective_Bargaining_Agreement

Sep. 27, 2015USD ($)

[1]

Jun. 28, 2015USD ($)

[1]

Mar. 29, 2015USD ($)

[1]

Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)Collective_Bargaining_Agreement

Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 29, 2013USD ($)

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense

$ 4,358

[1]

$ 0

$ 0

$ 4,697

$ 9,055

[1]

$ 0

$ 6,171

[1]

Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense, including amount for New England Media Group

9,055

0

14,168

Multiemployer plan, withdrawal obligation

$ 124,000

124,000

116,000

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

2,768

2,971

4,079

CWA/ITU Negotiated Pension Plan [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

[2]

543

611

663

Newspaper and Mail Deliverers'-Publishers' Pension Fund [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

[3]

$ 1,038

1,102

1,217

Number of collective bargaining arrangements | Collective_Bargaining_Agreement

2

2

GCIU-Employer Retirement Benefit Plan [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

[4]

$ 57

58

124

Number of collective bargaining arrangements | Collective_Bargaining_Agreement

2

2

Collective bargaining agreement, actuarial calculation, period for smoothing investment losses (in years)

10 years

Pressmen's Publishers' Pension Fund [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

[5]

$ 1,033

1,097

1,016

Collective bargaining agreement, actuarial calculation, period for smoothing investment losses (in years)

10 years

Paper-Handlers' - Publishers' Pension Fund [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

[6]

$ 97

103

114

Collective bargaining agreement, actuarial calculation, period for smoothing investment losses (in years)

10 years

Total of Individually Significant Multiemployer Plans [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

$ 2,768

2,971

3,134

Total of Other Multiemployer Plans [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer plan, period contributions

$ 0

$ 0

945

New England Media Group [Member]

Pension Benefits

Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense

$ 8,000

[1]

We recorded an estimated charge related to partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans.

[2]

There are two collective bargaining agreements (Mailers and Typographers) requiring contributions to this plan, which both expire March 30, 2016.

[3]

Elections under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010: Extended Amortization of Net Investment Losses (IRS Section 431(b)(8)(A)) and the Expanded Smoothing Period (IRS Section 431(b)(8)(B)).

[4]

We previously had two collective bargaining agreements requiring contributions to this plan. With the sale of the New England Media Group only one collective bargaining agreement remains for the Stereotypers, which expires March 30, 2021. The method for calculating actuarial value of assets was changed retroactive to January 1, 2009, as elected by the Board of Trustees and as permitted by IRS Notice 2010-83. This election includes smoothing 2008 investment losses over ten years.

[5]

The Plan sponsor elected two provisions of funding relief under the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010 (PRA 2010) to more slowly absorb the 2008 plan year investment loss, retroactively effective as of April 1, 2009. These included extended amortization under the prospective method and 10-year smoothing of the asset loss for the plan year beginning April 1, 2008.

[6]

Board of Trustees elected funding relief. This election includes smoothing the March 31, 2009 investment losses over 10 years.

Other Postretirement Benefits -

Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Income (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 588	$ 580	$ 1,089
Interest cost	2,794	3,722	4,101
Amortization and other costs	5,197	7,299	4,440
Amortization of prior service credit	(9,495)	(7,199)	(13,051)
Effect of curtailment	0	0	(49,122)
Net periodic postretirement benefit (income)/expense	$ (916)	$ 4,402	$ (52,543)

Other Postretirement Benefits67

Other Postretirement Benefits - Changes in the Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefits
Additional postretirement costs	$ 16,000	$ 18,000	$ 20,000
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Net actuarial (gain)/loss	(5,543)	8,882	(13,500)
Prior service cost/(credit)	1,145	(25,489)	(1,690)
Amortization of loss	(5,197)	(4,948)	(4,440)
Amortization of prior service credit	9,495	7,199	13,051
Recognition of prior service credit due to curtailment	0	0	49,122
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss	(100)	(14,356)	42,543
Net periodic postretirement benefit expense/(income)	(916)	4,402	(52,543)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss	(1,016)	$ (9,954)	$ (10,000)
Estimated actuarial loss that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year	4,100
Estimated prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year	$ 8,400

Other Postretirement Benefits68

Other Postretirement Benefits - Changes in the Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets and Other Amounts (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 81,054	$ 100,932
Service cost	588	580	$ 1,089
Interest cost	2,794	3,722	4,101
Plan participants’ contributions	4,230	3,834
Actuarial (gain)/loss	(5,543)	12,091
Plan amendments	1,145	(25,489)
Benefits paid	(13,221)	(14,616)
Benefit obligation at end of year	71,047	81,054	100,932
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Employer contributions	8,991	10,782
Plan participants’ contributions	4,230	3,834
Benefits paid	(13,221)	(14,616)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0	$ 0
Amount recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities	(8,168)	(9,426)
Noncurrent liabilities	(62,879)	(71,628)
Net amount recognized	(71,047)	(81,054)
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Actuarial loss	26,599	37,339
Prior service cost	(41,309)	(51,950)
Total amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (14,710)	$ (14,611)

Other Postretirement Benefits69

Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Assumptions Used (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.04%	3.61%
Estimated increase in compensation level used to calculate benefit obligation	3.50%	3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate used to calculate net periodic benefit cost	3.74%	4.22%	3.70%
Estimated increase in compensation level use to calculate net periodic benefit cost	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%

Other Postretirement Benefits70

Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Postretirement Benefits
Health care cost trend rate	7.20%	7.20%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (ultimate trend rate)	5.00%	5.00%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2,023	2,023

Other Postretirement Benefits71

Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Effect of One Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect on total service and interest cost (increase)	$ 75
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ( increase)	1,769
Effect on total service and interest cost (decrease)	(63)
Effect on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (decrease)	$ (1,503)

Other Postretirement Benefits72

Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Details) - Postretirement Plans [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)
Other Postretirement Benefits
2,016	$ 8,367
2,017	7,684
2,018	7,064
2,019	6,436
2,020	5,949
2021-2025	$ 24,015

Other Postretirement Benefits73

Other Postretirement Benefits - Other Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Other Postretirement Benefits
Postemployment benefits liability		$ 12,900	$ 15,900
Unrecognized prior service cost due to change in plan provisions			(25,500)
Unrecognized (gain)/loss due to change in discount rate			3,600
Total effect of other postretirement benefit changes			21,900
Increase in postretirement benefit obligation due to changes in mortality assumptions		4,200
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Effect of curtailment		$ 0	$ 0	$ 49,122
New England Media Group [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Effect of curtailment				$ 49,100
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Service and interest costs	$ (18,100)
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Service and interest costs	$ 700
Minimum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Spot rate used in calculation of service and interest costs	0.84%
Maximum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits
Spot rate used in calculation of service and interest costs	5.18%

Other Liabilities (Details)

Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation	$ 35,578	$ 45,136
Other liabilities	56,645	62,639
Total other liabilities	92,223	107,775
Deferred compensation plan assets	$ 71,900	$ 72,100

Income Taxes - Rate Reconciliat

Income Taxes - Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount:
Tax at federal statutory rate									$ 33,863	$ 10,448	$ 33,180
State and local taxes, net									5,093	4,620	8,312
Effect of enacted changes in tax laws									1,801	1,393	0
Reduction in uncertain tax positions									(2,545)	(21,147)	(1,803)
Loss/(gain) on Company-owned life insurance									75	(1,250)	(3,673)
Nondeductible expense, net									880	1,847	2,039
Domestic manufacturing deduction									(2,651)	0	0
Other, net									(2,606)	548	(163)
Income tax expense/(benefit)	$ 28,006	$ 3,611	$ 11,700	$ (9,407)	$ 8,685	$ (10,247)	$ (5,743)	$ 3,764	$ 33,910	$ (3,541)	$ 37,892
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent:
Tax at federal statutory rate (% of pre-tax)									35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local taxes, net (% of pre-tax)									5.20%	15.50%	8.80%
Effect of enacted changes in tax laws (% of pre-tax)									1.80%	4.70%	0.00%
Reduction in uncertain tax positions (% of pre-tax)									(2.60%)	(70.80%)	(1.90%)
Loss/(gain) on Company-owned life insurance (% of pre-tax)									0.10%	(4.20%)	(3.90%)
Non deductible expense, net (% of pre-tax)									0.90%	6.20%	2.20%
Domestic manufacturing deduction (% of pre-tax)									(2.70%)	(0.00%)	(0.00%)
Other, net (% of pre-tax)									(2.70%)	1.80%	(0.20%)
Effective income tax rate									35.00%	(11.80%)	40.00%

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Current tax expense/(benefit)
Federal									$ 41,199	$ 17,397	$ 18,903
Foreign									485	583	681
State and local									5,919	(25,625)	8,371
Total current tax expense/(benefit)									47,603	(7,645)	27,955
Deferred tax expense
Federal									(14,554)	4,014	5,426
Foreign									0	0	0
State and local									861	90	4,511
Total deferred tax (benefit)/expense									(13,693)	4,104	9,937
Income tax expense/(benefit)	$ 28,006	$ 3,611	$ 11,700	$ (9,407)	$ 8,685	$ (10,247)	$ (5,743)	$ 3,764	33,910	(3,541)	$ 37,892
Operating loss carryforward, State and local	$ 3,800				$ 7,500				$ 3,800	$ 7,500
Maximum [Member]
Deferred tax expense
Operating loss carryforwards, remaining life									18 years

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Deferred tax assets
Retirement, postemployment and deferred compensation plans	$ 309,711	$ 320,174
Accruals for other employee benefits, compensation, insurance and other	32,731	42,294
Accounts receivable allowances	1,690	1,746
Net operating losses	38,703	46,726
Other	44,099	41,186
Gross deferred tax assets	426,934	452,126
Valuation allowance	(36,204)	(41,136)
Net deferred tax assets	390,730	410,990
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	57,065	64,056
Intangible assets	10,790	11,607
Investments in joint ventures	11,694	13,971
Other	2,039	5,129
Gross deferred tax liabilities	81,588	94,763
Net deferred tax asset	309,142	316,227
Deferred tax asset – current	0	63,640
Deferred tax asset – long-term	$ 309,142	$ 252,587
Valuation allowance, period for recoverability measurement	3 years

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 16,324	$ 46,058	$ 45,308
Gross additions to tax positions taken during the current year	1,151	2,116	2,249
Gross additions to tax positions taken during the prior year	282	0	127
Gross reductions to tax positions taken during the prior year	(37)	(12,109)	(833)
Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities	0	(7,114)	0
Reductions from lapse of applicable statutes of limitations	(3,779)	(12,627)	(793)
Balance at end of year	$ 13,941	$ 16,324	$ 46,058

Income Taxes - Other Informatio

Income Taxes - Other Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Reduction in uncertain tax positions	$ (2,545)	$ (21,147)	$ (1,803)
Income tax benefits related to exercise or vesting of equity awards	4,400	3,100	3,400
AOCI deferred tax assets	353,000	369,000
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefit	9,200	10,700
Total amount of accrued interest and penalties	4,000	4,000
Net benefit of accrued interest and penalties	100	$ 8,600	$ 1,700
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefit which may be recognized in the next twelve months that would impact the effective tax rate	$ 4,900

Discontinued Operations (Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2014USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2013USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2012USD ($)	Mar. 25, 2012USD ($)Newspaper	Dec. 30, 2012USD ($)	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014USD ($)		Dec. 29, 2013USD ($)		Dec. 30, 2012USD ($)
Discontinued operations
Income tax expense												$ 111		$ 19,618
Loss/(gain) on sales of New England Media Group & About Group	[1]											(975)		47,980
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes											$ 0	(1,086)		28,362
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$ (92)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (994)						0	(1,086)		7,949
Impairment of assets	[2]											0		34,300
New England Media Group [Member]
Discontinued operations
Income tax expense												(127)		19,457
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations						$ 70,000
Net after-tax proceeds from sale, including tax benefit						$ 74,000
Loss/(gain) on sales of New England Media Group & About Group	[1],[3]											(349)		47,561
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes												(222)		28,104
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes												(222)		5,194
Impairment of assets	[2]											0		34,300
About Group [Member]
Discontinued operations
Income tax expense												(93)		161
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations								$ 300,000
Net after-tax proceeds from sale, including tax benefit								291,000
Loss/(gain) on sales of New England Media Group & About Group								96,700				(229)	[1]	419	[1]
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes								61,900				(136)		258
Net working capital adjustment								$ 17,000
Loss from legal settlement		200
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes												(136)		2,755
Impairment of assets	[2]											0		$ 0
Regional Media Group [Member]
Discontinued operations
Income tax expense							$ 0					331
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations									$ 140,000
Net after-tax proceeds from sale, including tax benefit																$ 150,000
Loss/(gain) on sales of New England Media Group & About Group	[1]						0					(397)
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes							0					(728)				$ 23,600
Number of newspapers, print publications and related businesses sold | Newspaper									16
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes							0			$ (6,600)		(728)
Impairment of assets	[2]						$ 0					0
Loss from environmental contingency		$ 400
Metro Boston LLC [Member]
Discontinued operations
Equity method investment, ownership percentage						49.00%								49.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Discontinued operations
Effect of curtailment											$ 0	$ 0		$ 49,122
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | New England Media Group [Member]
Discontinued operations
Effect of curtailment														$ 49,100
[1]	Included in the gain on sale in 2013 is a $49.1 million post-retirement curtailment gain related to the New England Media Group.
[2]	Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets related to the New England Media Group.
[3]	The income tax benefit for the About Group in 2013 is related to a change in prior period estimated tax expense.

Discontinued Operations (Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 30, 2012	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013		Dec. 30, 2012
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues										$ 0		$ 287,677
Total operating costs										0		281,414
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense						$ 0				0	[1]	7,997	[1]
Impairment of assets	[2]									0		34,300
Income (loss) from joint ventures										0		(240)
Interest expense, net										0		9
Pre-tax income/(loss)										0		(36,283)
Income tax expense/(benefit)	[3]									0		(15,870)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes									$ 0	0		(20,413)
Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes:
Gain (loss) on sale	[4]									(975)		47,980
Income tax expense										111		19,618
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes									0	(1,086)		28,362
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		$ (92)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (994)				$ 0	(1,086)		7,949
New England Media Group [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues										0		287,677
Total operating costs										0		281,414
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense	[1]									0		7,997
Impairment of assets	[2]									0		34,300
Income (loss) from joint ventures										0		(240)
Interest expense, net										0		9
Pre-tax income/(loss)										0		(36,283)
Income tax expense/(benefit)	[3]									0		(13,373)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes										0		(22,910)
Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes:
Gain (loss) on sale	[3],[4]									(349)		47,561
Income tax expense										(127)		19,457
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes										(222)		28,104
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes										(222)		5,194
About Group [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues										0		0
Total operating costs										0		0
Multiemployer pension withdrawal expense										0		0
Impairment of assets	[2]									0		0
Income (loss) from joint ventures										0		0
Interest expense, net										0		0
Pre-tax income/(loss)										0		0
Income tax expense/(benefit)	[3]									0		(2,497)
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes										0		2,497
Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes:
Gain (loss) on sale							$ 96,700			(229)	[4]	419	[4]
Income tax expense										(93)		161
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes							$ 61,900			(136)		258
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes										(136)		$ 2,755
Regional Media Group [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues						0				0
Total operating costs						0				0
Impairment of assets	[2]					0				0
Income (loss) from joint ventures						0				0
Interest expense, net						0				0
Pre-tax income/(loss)						0				0
Income tax expense/(benefit)	[3]					0				0
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes						0				0
Gain/(loss) on sale, net of income taxes:
Gain (loss) on sale	[4]					0				(397)
Income tax expense						0				331
(Loss)/gain on sale, net of income taxes						0				(728)				$ 23,600
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes						$ 0		$ (6,600)		$ (728)
[1]	The multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense in 2013 is related to estimated charges for complete or partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans triggered by the sale of the New England Media Group.
[2]	Included in impairment of assets in 2013 is the impairment of fixed assets related to the New England Media Group.
[3]	The income tax benefit for the About Group in 2013 is related to a change in prior period estimated tax expense.
[4]	Included in the gain on sale in 2013 is a $49.1 million post-retirement curtailment gain related to the New England Media Group.

Earnings_(Loss) Per Share (Deta

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	5	6	10

Stock-Based Awards - Stock Opti

Stock-Based Awards - Stock Options (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Options (number of shares):
Exercised	(341,362)	(169,286)	(914,272)
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share):
Total intrinsic value	$ 2,700	$ 1,500	$ 5,300
Stock Options [Member]
Options (number of shares):
Options outstanding at beginning of year	8,170,000
Granted	0	0	0
Exercised	(341,000)
Forfeited/Expired	(1,439,000)
Options outstanding at end of period	6,390,000	8,170,000
Options expected to vest at end of period	6,390,000
Options exercisable at end of period	6,390,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share):
Options outstanding at beginning of year	$ 18
Granted	0
Exercised	6
Forfeited/Expired	27
Options outstanding at end of period	16	$ 18
Options expected to vest at end of period	16
Options exercisable at end of period	$ 16
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term, beginning of period	2 years 11 months 16 days	3 years
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term, end of period	2 years 11 months 16 days	3 years
Outstanding aggregate intrinsic value, beginning of period	$ 16,234
Outstanding aggregate intrinsic value, end of period	$ 13,938	$ 16,234
Options expected to vest weighted average remaining contractual term	2 years 11 months 16 days
Options exercisable weighted average remaining contractual term	2 years 11 months 16 days
Options expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	$ 13,938
Options exercisable aggregate intrinsic value	$ 13,938
2004 Directors' Plan [Member] | Director [Member] | Equity Option [Member]
Options (number of shares):
Granted	0	0	0

Stock-Based Awards - Stock-Sett

Stock-Based Awards - Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Stock-settled Restricted Stock Units [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Restricted Stock Units (in shares):
Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at beginning of period	1,059
Granted	574
Vested	(386)
Forfeited	(88)
Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at end of period	1,159	1,059
Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units expected to vest at end of period	1,064
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value (in dollars per share):
Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at beginning of period	$ 10
Granted	14
Vested	8
Forfeited	13
Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units at end of period	13	$ 10
Unvested stock-settled restricted stock units expected to vest at end of period	$ 13
Restricted stock units vested, intrinsic value	$ 5.5	$ 5.8	$ 1.9
Five-year vesting [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Three-year vesting [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years	3 years

Stock-Based Awards - Class A Co

Stock-Based Awards - Class A Common Stock Reserved for Issuance (Details) - Class A Common Stock - shares shares in Thousands		Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, outstanding		11,080	12,055
Shares, available for issuance		16,737	17,863
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, available for issuance	[1]	6,410	6,410
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, available for issuance		7,282	8,408
Stock Options and Stock-Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, outstanding		7,549	9,228
Stock-Settled Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, outstanding	[2]	3,531	2,827
401(k) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, available for issuance	[3]	3,045	3,045
[1]	We have not had an offering under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan since 2010.
[2]	The number of shares actually earned at the end of the multi-year performance period will vary, based on actual performance, from 0% to 200% of the target number of performance awards granted. The maximum number of shares that could be issued is included in the table above.
[3]	Effective 2014, we no longer offer a Company stock match under the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Stock-Based Awards - Other Info

Stock-Based Awards - Other Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 10.6	$ 8.9	$ 8.8
Pool of excess tax benefits	25
Payments under long term incentive plan based on total shareholder return during year	$ 3	$ 1	$ 9
Length of performance measurement period for long-term incentive compensation (in years)	3 years
Unrecognized compensation expense releted to the unvested portion of our stock-based awards	$ 15.7
Weighted average years to be recognized over	1 year 6 months 29 days
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted	0	0	0
2010 Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award term	10 years
Vesting period	3 years
2004 Directors' Plan [Member] | Non-Employee Director Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Annual stock option grant to directors	4,000
2004 Directors' Plan [Member] | Non-Employee Director Stock Options [Member] | Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award term	10 years	10 years
Vesting period		1 year
Granted	0	0	0
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target number of performance awards granted	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target number of performance awards granted	200.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jan. 14, 2015	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 13, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class A common stock, right to elect percentage of the board of directors		30.00%
Class B Common Stock available for conversion into Class A Common Stock		816,635		816,635
Class B common stock, right to elect percentage of the board of directors		70.00%
Proceeds from warrant exercises	$ 101.1
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 101.1
Minimum consideration for each share of preferred stock		$ 100
Adolph Ochs Family Trust [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class B common stock ownership percentage		90.00%
Class A Common Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased during the period, shares		5,511,233
Stock repurchased during the period		$ 69.8

Stockholders' Equity Changes in

Stockholders' Equity Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning		$ (533,795)
Income tax expense		16,988	$ (86,110)	$ 73,165
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		24,788	(131,785)	110,517
Balance, ending		(509,094)	(533,795)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning		5,705
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax(1)	[1]	(8,803)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax(1)	[1]	0
Income tax expense	[1]	(3,115)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		(5,688)
Balance, ending		17	5,705
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning		(539,500)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax(1)	[1]	(25,236)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax(1)	[1]	75,728
Income tax expense	[1]	20,103
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		30,389
Balance, ending		(509,111)	(539,500)
Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning		(533,795)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, before tax(1)	[1]	(34,039)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax(1)	[1]	75,728
Income tax expense	[1]	16,988
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax		24,701	(131,184)	$ 109,955
Balance, ending		$ (509,094)	$ (533,795)
[1]	All amounts are shown net of noncontrolling interest.

Stockholders' Equity Reclassifi

Stockholders' Equity Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax expense		$ 16,988	$ (86,110)	$ 73,165
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax expense	[1]	20,103
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Effect of other postretirement benefit remeasurement		(1,145)
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss	[2]	75,728
Income tax expense		30,132
Total reclassification, net of tax		45,596
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit	[3]	(11,440)
Amortization of actuarial loss	[3]	46,720
Discontinued Operations [Member] | Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Effect of curtailment		1,264
Pension settlement charge		$ 40,329
[1]	All amounts are shown net of noncontrolling interest.
[2]	There were no reclassifications relating to noncontrolling interest for the year ended December 27, 2015.
[3]	These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other retirement benefits. See Notes 9 and 10 for additional information

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1

Commitments and Contingent Li91

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rent expense	$ 16,000	$ 16,000	$ 16,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	11,416
2,017	9,564
2,018	5,550
2,019	3,152
2,020	2,827
Later years	4,171
Total minimum lease payments	36,680
Less: noncancelable subleases	(1,443)
Total minimum lease payments, net of noncancelable subleases	$ 35,237

Commitments and Contingent Li92

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Capital Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,016	$ 552
2,017	552
2,018	552
2,019	7,245
2,020	0
Later years	0
Total minimum lease payments	8,901
Less: imputed interest	(2,145)
Present value of net minimum lease payments including current maturities	$ 6,756

Commitments and Contingent Li93

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Restricted cash	$ 28.7	$ 30.2

Commitments and Contingent Li94

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Other (Details) - Threatened Litigation [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 29, 2013	Dec. 27, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Demand for payment	$ 34	$ 26
Decline in contributions, percent			70.00%
Payments made in accordance with ERISA				$ 11.6
Payments made in current period				$ 7.1

Schedule II - Valuation and Q95

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Schedule] Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 27, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Accounts Receivable Allowances [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period		$ 12,860	$ 14,252	$ 15,452
Additions charged to operating costs and other		13,999	11,384	9,377
Deductions	[1]	13,374	12,776	10,577
Balance at end of period		13,485	12,860	14,252
Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period		41,136	42,295	42,138
Additions charged to operating costs and other		0	0	2,432
Deductions	[1]	4,932	1,159	2,275
Balance at end of period		$ 36,204	$ 41,136	$ 42,295
[1]	Includes write-offs, net of recoveries.

Quarterly Information (Unaudi96

Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015		Sep. 27, 2015		Jun. 28, 2015		Mar. 29, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Sep. 28, 2014		Jun. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2014		Dec. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014		Dec. 29, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 444,686		$ 367,404		$ 382,886		$ 384,239		$ 444,683		$ 364,718		$ 388,719		$ 390,408		$ 1,579,215		$ 1,588,528		$ 1,577,230
Operating costs	352,663		345,471		344,835		350,277		382,259		373,750		362,697		365,799		1,393,246		1,484,505		1,411,744
Early termination charge									0		0		0		2,550		0		2,550		0
Pension Settlement Expense	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	40,329	[1]	0	[2]	0	[2]	9,525	[2]	0	[2]	40,329	[1]	9,525	[2]	3,228
Multiemployer pension plan withdrawal expense	4,358	[3]	0	[3]	0	[3]	4,697	[3]									9,055	[3]	0		6,171	[3]
Operating profit	87,665		21,933		38,051		(11,064)		62,424		(9,032)		16,497		22,059		136,585		91,948		156,087
(Loss)/income from joint ventures	(25)		170		(356)		(572)		(7,845)		1,599		25		(2,147)		(783)		(8,368)		(3,215)
Interest expense, net	7,955		9,127		9,776		12,192		11,970		15,254		13,205		13,301		39,050		53,730		58,073
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	79,685		12,976		27,919		(23,828)		42,609		(22,687)		3,317		6,611		96,752		29,850		94,799
Income tax (benefit)/expense	28,006		3,611		11,700		(9,407)		8,685		(10,247)		(5,743)		3,764		33,910		(3,541)		37,892
Income from continuing operations	51,679		9,365		16,219		(14,421)		33,924		(12,440)		9,060		2,847		62,842		33,391		56,907
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes									(92)		0		0		(994)		0		(1,086)		7,949
Net income	51,679		9,365		16,219		(14,421)		33,832		(12,440)		9,060		1,853		62,842		32,305		64,856
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	14		50		181		159		1,043		(59)		128		(110)		404		1,002		249
Net income attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders	51,693		9,415		16,400		(14,262)		34,875		(12,499)		9,188		1,743		63,246		33,307		65,105
(Loss)/income from continuing operations	$ 51,693		$ 9,415		$ 16,400		$ (14,262)		34,967		(12,499)		9,188		2,737		63,246		34,393		57,156
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes									$ (92)		$ 0		$ 0		$ (994)		$ 0		$ (1,086)		$ 7,949
Average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	162,179		165,052		166,355		163,988		150,779		150,822		150,796		150,612		164,390		150,673		149,755
Diluted (in shares)	164,128		166,981		168,316		163,988		160,455		150,822		161,868		161,920		166,423		161,323		157,774
Basic earnings per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
(Loss)/income from continuing operations (USD per share)	$ 0.32		$ 0.06		$ 0.10		$ (0.09)		$ 0.23		$ (0.08)		$ 0.06		$ 0.02		$ 0.38		$ 0.23		$ 0.38
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (USD per share)									0		0		0		(0.01)		0		(0.01)		0.05
Net income (USD per share)	0.32		0.06		0.10		(0.09)		0.23		(0.08)		0.06		0.01		0.38		0.22		0.43
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The New York Times Company common stockholders:
(Loss)/income from continuing operations (USD per share)	0.31		0.06		0.10		(0.09)		0.22		(0.08)		0.06		0.02		0.38		0.21		0.36
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (USD per share)									0		0		0		(0.01)		0		(0.01)		0.05
Net income (USD per share)	$ 0.31		$ 0.06		$ 0.10		$ (0.09)		$ 0.22		$ (0.08)		$ 0.06		$ 0.01		$ 0.38		$ 0.20		$ 0.41
[1]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[2]	We recorded a settlement charge related to a lump-sum payment offer to certain former employees who participated in a non-qualified pension plan.
[3]	We recorded an estimated charge related to partial withdrawal obligations under multiemployer pension plans.