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Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 25, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] |
Schedule of common and preferred stock | Common and preferred stock consists of the following:
Common Stock, $1 Par Value | December 2015
| (Units in Millions)
Common Shares Authorized | 1,800 |
Common Shares Issued and Outstanding | 966 |
Preferred Stock |
Preferred Shares Authorized | 25 |
Preferred Shares Issued and Outstanding | — |

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- Definition Tabular disclosure of an entity's stock, including par or stated value per share, number and dollar amount of share subscriptions, shares authorized, shares issued and shares outstanding. Stock by class includes common, convertible, and preferred stocks which are not redeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Includes preferred stock with redemption features that are solely within the control of the issuer and mandatorily redeemable stock if redemption is required to occur only upon liquidation or termination of the reporting entity. If more than one issue is outstanding, state the title of each issue and the corresponding dollar amount; dollar amount of any shares subscribed but unissued and the deduction of subscriptions receivable there from; number of shares authorized, issued, and outstanding. + References No definition available. + Details
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