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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amounts for Goodwill and Changes in Carrying Value by Operating Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | $ 453,414
Additions | 380,199
Currency translation | (3,259)
Balance | 830,354
Electronics |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | 278,959
Additions | 380,199
Currency translation | (1,090)
Balance | 658,068
Automotive |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | 135,829
Additions | 0
Currency translation | (2,040)
Balance | 133,789
Industrial |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance | 38,626
Additions | 0
Currency translation | (129)
Balance | $ 38,497

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