Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

7. Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

The following tables set forth information regarding the components of net periodic (benefit) cost for our defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plan for the periods indicated.

	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Three Months Ended June 30,
(In Thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	402		$	471
Interest cost	2,592			2,365			243			289
Expected return on plan assets	(3,709		)	(3,189		)	—			—
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	342			790			(93		)	48
Amortization of prior service cost	48			53			—			—
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(727	)	$	19		$	552		$	808
	Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement Benefits
	For the Six Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(In Thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	621		$	789
Interest cost	5,225			4,775			465			640
Expected return on plan assets	(7,422		)	(6,377		)	—			—
Recognized net actuarial loss (gain)	701			1,569			(244		)	236
Amortization of prior service cost	95			106			—			—
Net periodic (benefit) cost	$	(1,401	)	$	73		$	842		$	1,665