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Assets Held for Sale - Additional Information (Detail) - Jul. 18, 2015 $ in Millions | USD ($) Store Terminal
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Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items] |
Impairment loss on equipment classified as held and used | $ 1.5
Impairment loss on certain properties held for sale | $ 0.8
Acquired Hostess Bread Assets Plants and Depots | Bakeries |
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items] |
Number of Acquired Hostess Bread Assets to be sold | Store | 20
Acquired Hostess Bread Assets Plants and Depots | Depots |
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items] |
Number of Acquired Hostess Bread Assets to be sold | Terminal | 36

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