Defined Pension Benefit Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2017

General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components Of Net Pension Benefit Expense

The components of net periodic cost (benefit) of defined benefit pension plans are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2017			July 3, 2016			July 2, 2017			July 3, 2016
Interest cost on benefits obligation	$	426		$	574		$	852		$	1,147
Estimated return on assets	(576		)	(664		)	(1,151		)	(1,327		)
Loss amortization	184			226			367			453
Net periodic cost of defined benefit pension plans	$	34		$	136		$	68		$	273

Additionally, substantially all of our U.S. employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) savings plan. Under this plan, we match a specified percentage of employee contributions, and are able to make a discretionary core contribution, subject to certain limitations.