Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Common stock distributed to former parent shareholders	579

Common stock distributed to former parent shareholders resulting from Separation transaction.

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Period Type:	instant