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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Rollforward of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 27, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | $ 1,809,168
Acquisitions | 88,611
Foreign Exchange | (7,149)
Ending balance | 1,890,630
RMS |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 287,759
Acquisitions | 0
Foreign Exchange | (169)
Ending balance | 287,590
DSA |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 1,378,130
Acquisitions | 88,611
Foreign Exchange | (7,726)
Ending balance | 1,459,015
Manufacturing |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning balance | 143,279
Acquisitions | 0
Foreign Exchange | 746
Ending balance | $ 144,025

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