General Discussion Of Pension And Other PostretirementBenefits

6 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2016

General Discussion Of Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure Text Block

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

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		October 1,		September 26,		October 1,		September 26,
		2016		2015		2016		2015
		(In thousands)
Service Cost	$	2,164	$	2,519	$	4,328	$	5,039
Interest Cost		1,919		2,177		3,838		4,355
Expected Return on Plan Assets		(2,978)		(2,625)		(5,958)		(5,252)
Amortization of Actuarial Loss		679		844		1,358		1,687
Amortization of Transition Asset		27		27		55		55
Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$	1,811	$	2,942	$	3,621	$	5,884

There was a contribution of $300,000 to the pension plan in the six month period ended October 1, 2016. There was a contribution of $600,000 made in the six month period ended September 26, 2015.