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Components of, and Changes in Restructuring Accruals (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 06, 2018 | Oct. 07, 2017
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Liability balance, beginning balance |  | $ 25,490 |
Charges |  | 2,383 | $ 30,898
Cash payments |  | (27,639) | (1,555)
Liability balance, ending balance | [1] | 234 | 29,343
Reorganization Costs |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Charges | [2] | 2,636 | 516
Cash payments | [2] | (2,636) | (516)
Employee Termination Benefits |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Liability balance, beginning balance | [3] | 468 |
Charges | [3] | 344 | 1,400
Cash payments | [3] | (769) | (147)
Liability balance, ending balance | [1],[3] | 43 | 1,253
VSIP |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Liability balance, beginning balance |  | 25,022 |
Charges |  | (597) | 28,982
Cash payments |  | (24,234) | (892)
Liability balance, ending balance | [1] | $ 191 | $ 28,090
[1] | Recorded in the other accrued current liabilities line item of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2] | Reorganization costs include employee relocation expenses.
[3] | Employee termination benefits are not related to the VSIP.

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