Share Repurchase Program	6 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2020
Share Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program	12. Share Repurchase Program No shares were repurchased during the two quarterly periods ended March 28, 2020. Authorized share repurchases of $393 million remain available to the Company.

The entire disclosure for a share repurchase program.

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