Other Liabilities - Summary of Other Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 29, 2019	Dec. 30, 2018
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Noncurrent portion of acquisition related contingent consideration	$ 396,608	$ 349,905
Accruals for executive benefit plans	138,207	126,103
Noncurrent deferred proceeds from Territory Conversion Fee	83,448	85,163
Noncurrent deferred proceeds from Legacy Facilities Credit	29,769	30,369
Other	10,578	17,595
Total other liabilities	$ 658,610	$ 609,135

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