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EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Treasury Shares and Accelerated Stock Repurchase Program (ASR) [Line Items] |  |
Shares acquired for individual minimum statutory tax withholding (in shares) | 0.1 | 0.1
Value of shares acquired for individual minimum statutory tax withholding | $ 24,200,000 | $ 38,700,000
Authorized Share Repurchase Program |  |
Treasury Shares and Accelerated Stock Repurchase Program (ASR) [Line Items] |  |
Aggregate authorization of share repurchase program | 1,300,000,000 |
Amount remaining on the authorized share repurchase program | $ 129,100,000 |

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