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Goodwill and Intangibles - Schedule of Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment Appearing in Accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
September 28, 2018 | $ 4,795,856
Post-Acquisition Adjustments | (14,000)
Foreign Exchange Impact | (7,000)
March 29, 2019 | 4,774,849
Aerospace, Technology and Nuclear |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
September 28, 2018 | 1,581,000
Post-Acquisition Adjustments | (10,000)
Foreign Exchange Impact | (2,000)
March 29, 2019 | 1,569,000
Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
September 28, 2018 | 3,215,000
Post-Acquisition Adjustments | (4,000)
Foreign Exchange Impact | (5,000)
March 29, 2019 | $ 3,206,000

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