Summary of Major Components of Merger, Restructuring and Other Operating Expenses, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Merger related expenses
Merger related expenses, Employee related expenses	$ 17	$ 10	$ 136	$ 19
Merger related expenses, Transaction and integration	33	24	92	45
Merger related expenses, Other related expenses	5	6	14	8
Total Merger related expenses	55	40	242	72
Restructuring and certain other expenses	17	4	34	18
Total Merger, restructuring and other operating expenses, net	$ 72	$ 44	$ 276	$ 90

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.

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