Stock Compensation - Consolidated Stock Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	15 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 01, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	$ 22.7	$ 44.9	$ 17.1	$ 5.3
Less:
Related tax benefit	0.7	1.2
Noncontrolling interest	7.3	13.6	6.8	1.9
Net	$ 14.7	$ 30.1	$ 10.3	$ 3.4

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Stock compensation expense noncontrolling.

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- Definition

The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 718

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-Section 50

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-Subparagraph (h)(1)(i)

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (a)

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