IDEXX Retirement and Incentive Savings Plan

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

IDEXX Retirement and Incentive Savings Plan

IDEXX RETIREMENT AND INCENTIVE SAVINGS PLAN

    We have established the IDEXX Retirement and Incentive Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). U.S. employees eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan may contribute specified percentages of their salaries. We match a portion of these contributions, not to exceed 5% of participants’ eligible compensation. We matched $23.4 million, $21.1 million, and $19.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. In addition, we may make contributions to the 401(k) Plan at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There were no discretionary contributions in 2020, 2019 or 2018.

    We also have established defined contribution plans for regional employees in Europe and in Canada. With respect to these plans, our contributions over the past three years have not been material.