General Discussion Of Pension And Other PostretirementBenefits

3 Months Ended

Jun. 27, 2015

General Discussion Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure Text Block

6.The net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension plan consisted of:

		Three Months Ended
		June 27,		June 28,
(In thousands)		2015		2014
Service Cost	$	2,519	$	1,868
Interest Cost		2,177		2,032
Expected Return on Plan Assets		(2,625)		(2,740)
Amortization of Actuarial Loss		844		31
Amortization of Transition Asset		27		-
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$	2,942	$	1,191

There was a contribution of $600,000 to the pension planin the three month period ended June 27, 2015. No contributions were required or made in the three month period ended June 28, 2014.