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Non Derivative Instrument, (Gain) Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.

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Amount of decrease in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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Amount before tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss).

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Details of Foreign Exchange Contracts Pre-Tax Amounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 30, 2019	Jan. 02, 2021	Dec. 28, 2019	Dec. 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recorded in OCI	$ 3.5	$ 4.6
Other Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Income			$ 0.0	$ 0.0	$ 0.0
Excluded Component Amortized from OCI to Income			0.0	0.0	0.0
Forward Contracts \| Other Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recorded in OCI			0.8	6.4	37.1
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing			0.0	4.6	8.6
Total Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Income			0.0	4.3	8.2
Excluded Component Amortized from OCI to Income			0.0	4.3	8.2
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract \| Other Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recorded in OCI			(5.4)	54.8	(2.3)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing			60.7	48.8	5.8
Currency Swap \| Other Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Total Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Income			18.2	29.9	6.8
Excluded Component Amortized from OCI to Income			18.2	29.9	6.8
Equity Option \| Other Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recorded in OCI			0.0	(3.7)	(2.0)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing			0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Income			0.0	0.0	0.0
Excluded Component Amortized from OCI to Income			0.0	0.0	0.0
Designated as Hedging Instruments \| Other Expense
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Amounts Excluded from Effectiveness Testing			0.0	0.0	0.0
Non-derivative designated as Net Investment Hedge			$ (8.5)	$ 21.7	$ 61.8