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The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period.

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Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial terms less than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Financing - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 25, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short term debt renewed		$ 12.9	$ 16.8
Other short-term borrowings and bank overdrafts
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of the period (as a percent)		7.20%	9.00%
Short term debt renewed		$ 0.7	$ 4.2
6.95% Credit Facility due October 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percentage		6.95%
Short term debt renewed		$ 12.2	$ 0.0
6.95% Credit Facility due October 2020 \| Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percentage	5.95%
Short term debt renewed	$ 10.9
6.70% Credit Facility due July 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percentage		6.70%
Related-party loans with Fortive entities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate at the end of the period (as a percent)			1.00%