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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 11 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 Successor | Dec. 28, 2013 Successor | Dec. 29, 2012 Successor | Jan. 28, 2011 Predecessor
Supplemental Cash Flow [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Cash payments of interest, net of amounts capitalized | $ 27,676 | $ 49,671 | $ 47,711 | $ 203
Cash payments of income taxes | $ 14,058 | $ 17,158 | $ 8,381 | $ 772

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