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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 02, 2016 USD ($)
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Prospective Adoption Of New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] |
Decrease in other noncurrent assets, total long term debt and capital lease obligations | $ 3.9
Decrease in current and noncurrent deferred income tax asset and liabilities | $ 37.2

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