Summary of Merger, Restructuring and Other Operating Expenses, Net (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Merger related expenses
Merger related expenses, Employee related expenses	$ 48	$ 7	$ 119	$ 9
Merger related expenses, Transaction and integration	38	9	59	21
Merger related expenses, Other related expenses	6	1	10	2
Total Merger related expenses	92	17	188	32
Restructuring and certain other expenses	11	10	16	14
Total Merger, restructuring and other operating expenses, net	$ 103	$ 27	$ 204	$ 46

This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include legal, accounting and other professional fees. This element also includes costs incurred to effect a business combination which have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include business integration costs and systems integration and conversion costs.

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