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Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 757.2 |
Foreign currency translation and other | (1.6) |
Ending balance | $ 755.6 | [1]
[1] | Unaudited.

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