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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 27, 2012
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Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) |
Other Fair Value Measurement Disclosures |
Current Maturities of Corporate Borrowings | $ 8,051
Corporate Borrowings | 2,100,148
Total Carrying Value |
Other Fair Value Measurement Disclosures |
Current Maturities of Corporate Borrowings | 8,004
Corporate Borrowings | $ 2,077,957

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- Definition The fair value of the long-term debt current maturities which are not separately disclosed in the statement of financial position. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. + References No definition available. + Details
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