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Number of Headquarters Properties Sold

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Proceeds from Wage Subsidy Receivables, Net of Fees and Retainers

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Receivables Held as Retainer, Percent

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Sale of Assets

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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee.

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The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of real estate or properties that were intended to be sold or held for capital appreciation or rental income. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of investments in land and buildings held for sale, excluding real estate considered to be inventory of the entity.

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Amount of cash inflow before closing and debt issuance costs received by a seller-lessee in a sale-leaseback recognized in investing activities.

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Sale of Assets - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
Sale of Assets - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 20, 2020 USD ($) headquarters	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2019 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2019 USD ($)
Sale of Assets [Line Items]
Proceeds from wage subsidy receivables, net of fees and retainers			$ 16.9
Percentage of receivables held as retainer			5.00%
Number of headquarters properties sold \| headquarters	3
Number of headquarters properties \| headquarters	4
Sale leaseback transaction, gross proceeds	$ 58.5
Sale leaseback transaction, net proceeds	55.5
Properties held-for-sale	23.4
Gain on sale on properties	$ 32.1
Proceeds from sale of assets						$ 55.5	$ 13.8
Gain on sale of assets		$ 0.0		$ 0.0	$ 12.3	$ 32.1	$ 12.3
Land
Sale of Assets [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets					11.7
Transfer of customer contracts
Sale of Assets [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets					$ 2.1