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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2015 | $ 4,860,863
Balance as of April 2, 2016 | 5,156,578
Foreign currency translation adjustments [Member] |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2015 | (788,652)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 120,768
Balance as of April 2, 2016 | (667,884)
Pensions [Member] |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2015 | (4,916)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (20)
Balance as of April 2, 2016 | (4,936)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2015 | (793,568)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 120,748
Balance as of April 2, 2016 | $ (672,820)

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