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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 02, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
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Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Long-term debt, carrying values | $ 1,404.7 | $ 1,415.1
Long-term debt, fair values | $ 1,637.0 | $ 1,592.4

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