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Summary of Merger, Restructuring and Other Operating Expenses, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 28, 2014 | Jun. 29, 2013
Merger related expenses |  |  |  |
Merger related expenses, Employee related expenses | $ 48 | $ 7 | $ 119 | $ 9
Merger related expenses, Transaction and integration | 38 | 9 | 59 | 21
Merger related expenses, Other related expenses | 6 | 1 | 10 | 2
Total Merger related expenses | 92 | 17 | 188 | 32
Restructuring and certain other expenses | 11 | 10 | 16 | 14
Total Merger, restructuring and other operating expenses, net | $ 103 | $ 27 | $ 204 | $ 46

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- Definition This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include legal, accounting and other professional fees. This element also includes costs incurred to effect a business combination which have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include business integration costs and systems integration and conversion costs. + References No definition available. + Details
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