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Performance Contingent ROIC Shares (Detail) - Return On Invested Capital - 2016 Award - Omnibus Plan - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Shares granted | 426 | 401
Vesting date | Mar. 01, 2019 | Feb. 21, 2018
Fair value per share | $ 19.97 | $ 21.49

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