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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 16, 2022 USD ($) | Apr. 23, 2022 Distributor | Jul. 16, 2022 USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2022 Distributor
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of independent distributors | Distributor |  | 3,600 |  | 3,700
Percentage of down payment on distribution rights purchased |  | 5.00% |  |
Reserve for distributor notes receivable | $ | $ 1.0 |  | $ 1.9 |
3.5% Senior Notes Due 2026 |  |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative, fixed interest rate | 3.50% |  | 3.50% |
Senior notes due year |  |  | 2026 |
Maximum |  |  |  |
Fair Value Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Financing period of distribution rights, years |  | 10 years |  |

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