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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Derivatives Classified as Current or Noncurrent Based on Maturity Dates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Other current assets | $ 84,519 | $ 92,796
Accrued liabilities | (18,574) | (25,776)
Other assets | 18,821 | 12,995
Other liabilities | $ (7,000) | $ (2,256)

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