Other (Income) Expense, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2023	Apr. 02, 2022
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Foreign currency (gains) losses, net	$ 4,954	$ 736
Release of indemnification asset	0	7,212
All other, net	(5,520)	(5,510)
Total other (income) expense, net	$ (566)	$ 2,438

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Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized and unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement.

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The aggregate amount of income or expense from ancillary business-related activities (that is to say, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business).

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Amount of income (expense) related to nonoperating activities, classified as other.

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