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Stock-Based Compensation (Time-Based Restricted Stock Units) - Additional Information (Detail) - Time-Based Restricted Stock Units - Omnibus Plan | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 20, 2019 | Dec. 29, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Vesting date | --01-05 |
Vesting period | 3 years | 3 years

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