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Pension Plans (Tables)

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Pension Plans (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2017
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]  
Components of Pension Cost
The components of pension cost for VF’s defined benefit plans were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March
In thousands
2017
 
2016
Service cost – benefits earned during the period
$
6,416

 
$
6,449

Interest cost on projected benefit obligations
14,815

 
17,034

Expected return on plan assets
(23,355
)
 
(24,919
)
Amortization of deferred amounts:
 
 
 
Net deferred actuarial losses
11,382

 
16,306

Deferred prior service costs
712

 
647

Net periodic pension cost
$
9,970

 
$
15,517