FRESH-START ACCOUNTING - Effect of reorganization adj cumulative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2019	Oct. 01, 2019	Oct. 02, 2019
Reorganization Items
Gain on settlement of liabilities subject to compromise	$ 481,777	$ 481,777
Success fees incurred upon emergence	(8,376)
Fair value of equity issued to Predecessor common stockholders	(7,449)	(7,449)
Less: Fair value of warrants	(7,336)	(7,336)	$ (7,336)
Issuance of common stock to backstop commitment parties	(13,079)
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity		(30,477)
Reorganization Adjustments
Reorganization Items
Other reorganization adjustments	(2,668)
Cancellation of Predecessor Company equity	1,087,457
Net impact to retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	$ 1,530,326	$ 1,530,326

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