BENEFIT PLANS

4 Months Ended

May 19, 2012

BENEFIT PLANS

BENEFIT PLANS

3.BENEFIT PLANS

The following table provides the components of net periodic benefit costs for the Company-sponsored pension plans and other post-retirement benefits for the first quarters of 2012 and 2011.

	First Quarter
	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	16		$	14		$	5		$	4
Interest cost	49			52			5			5
Expected return on plan assets	(65		)	(63		)	—			—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost	—			—			(1		)	(1		)
Actuarial loss	31			20			—			—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	31		$	23		$	9		$	8

The Company contributed $44 and $40 to employee 401(k) retirement savings accounts in the first quarter of 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company also contributes to various multi-employer pension plans based on obligations arising from most of its collective bargaining agreements. These plans provide retirement benefits to participants based on their service to contributing employers. The Company recognizes expense in connection with these plans as contributions are funded.