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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 28, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 902.2 | $ 924.1
Currency translation | (7.5) | (26.0)
Acquisitions | 19.1 | 4.1
Ending Balance | 913.8 | 902.2
Commercial & Industrial Group |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 286.2 | 298.4
Currency translation | (6.4) | (16.3)
Acquisitions | 6.4 | 4.1
Ending Balance | 286.2 | 286.2
Snap-on Tools Group |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 12.5 | 12.5
Currency translation | 0.0 | 0.0
Acquisitions | 0.0 | 0.0
Ending Balance | 12.5 | 12.5
Repair Systems & Information Group |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning Balance | 603.5 | 613.2
Currency translation | (1.1) | (9.7)
Acquisitions | 12.7 | 0.0
Ending Balance | $ 615.1 | $ 603.5

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