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Restructuring and Other Charges - Additional Information (Detail) | Oct. 28, 2016
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May 2015 Restructuring |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Reduction of global work force | 14.00%
March 2016 Restructuring |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |
Reduction of global work force | 14.00%

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