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Payout Percentage of ROIC Awards (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2022
Performance Contingent Return On Invested Capital Shares | 2017 Award | Fiscal 2019 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Payout percentage | 75.00%

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