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| Assets and Liabilities Acquired | 
 The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition: 
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| Pro Forma Results | 
 The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of VF as if the acquisition of Williamson-Dickie had occurred on January 3, 2016: 
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of pro forma results of operations for a material business acquisition or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions that are material in the aggregate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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- Definition Tabular disclosure of the amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for each major class of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. May include but not limited to the following: (a) acquired receivables; (b) contingencies recognized at the acquisition date; and (c) the fair value of noncontrolling interests in the acquiree. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef 
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