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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jan. 06, 2016 | Jan. 03, 2012
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Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Up-front payment |  | $ 63.0
Contingent payment period |  | 4 years
Additional contingent cash payment |  | $ 84.0
After Year Four of Meeting Supply Target [Member] |  |
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Conditional payment, amount paid | $ 16.7 |

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- Definition The cash outflow related to the up front payment for the rights and certain assets under the joint development and distribution agreement. + References No definition available. + Details
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