General Discussion Of Pension And Other PostretirementBenefits

6 Months Ended

Sep. 26, 2015

General Discussion Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

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

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		September 26,		September 27,		September 26,		September 27,
		2015		2014		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
Service Cost	$	2,519	$	1,868	$	5,039	$	3,736
Interest Cost		2,177		2,032		4,355		4,064
Expected Return on Plan Assets		(2,625)		(2,740)		(5,252)		(5,479)
Amortization of Actuarial Loss		844		31		1,687		61
Amortization of Transition Asset		27		-		55		-
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$	2,942	$	1,191	$	5,884	$	2,382

There was a contribution of $600,000 to the pension plan in the six month period ended September 26, 2015. No contributions were required or made in the six month period ended September 27, 2014.