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Financial Instruments - Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2021 | Dec. 28, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018
Other income (expense) – net | Foreign currency forwards |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (6.6) | $ (20.0) | $ (40.4)
Other income (expense) – net | Net exposures |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | 2.7 | 16.4 | 36.5
Operating expenses | Equity forwards |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | 1.0 | 3.0 | (2.1)
Operating expenses | Stock-based deferred compensation liabilities |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives | $ (1.2) | $ (3.0) | $ 2.0

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