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Reconciliation of Change in Accrual for Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 02, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2015 | Dec. 28, 2013
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 130,823 | $ 135,988 | $ 152,115
Additions for current year tax positions | 13,470 | 12,850 | 11,921
Additions for prior year tax positions | 7,584 | 10,285 | 15,535
Reductions for prior year tax positions | (38,782) | (15,678) | (10,651)
Reductions due to statute expirations | (14,308) | (9,806) | (7,153)
Payments in settlement | (13,502) | (2,399) | (25,640)
Currency translation - decrease | (239) | (417) | (139)
Ending Balance | 85,046 | 130,823 | 135,988
Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits |  |  |
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 113,604 | 118,514 | 135,294
Additions for current year tax positions | 13,470 | 12,850 | 11,921
Additions for prior year tax positions | 4,396 | 5,252 | 10,908
Reductions for prior year tax positions | (32,432) | (12,898) | (8,521)
Reductions due to statute expirations | (11,780) | (9,159) | (6,527)
Payments in settlement | (11,437) | (657) | (24,422)
Currency translation - decrease | (144) | (298) | (139)
Ending Balance | 75,677 | 113,604 | 118,514
Accrued Interest and Penalties |  |  |
Reconciliation Of Income Taxes [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 17,219 | 17,474 | 16,821
Additions for prior year tax positions | 3,188 | 5,033 | 4,627
Reductions for prior year tax positions | (6,350) | (2,780) | (2,130)
Reductions due to statute expirations | (2,528) | (647) | (626)
Payments in settlement | (2,065) | (1,742) | (1,218)
Currency translation - decrease | (95) | (119) |
Ending Balance | $ 9,369 | $ 17,219 | $ 17,474

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