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Pension Plans - Summary of Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 28, 2013 | Dec. 29, 2012
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Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Other assets | $ 3.7 |
Accrued benefits | (4.8) | (4.6)
Pension liabilities | (135.8) | (260.7)
Net liability | $ (136.9) | $ (265.3)

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