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IDEXX Retirement And Incentive Savings Plan | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
IDEXX Retirement And Incentive Savings Plan [Abstract] |
IDEXX Retirement And Incentive Savings Plan | NOTE 21. IDEXX RETIREMENT AND INCENTIVE SAVINGS PLAN ﻿ We have established the IDEXX Retirement and Incentive Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). U.S. e mployees eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan may contribute specified percentages of their salaries. We match a portion of these contributions, not to exceed 4 percent of participants’ eligible compensation. We matched $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, and $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, we may make contributions to the 401(k) Plan at the discretion of the Board of D irectors. There were no discretionary contributions in 201 6, 201 5 or 201 4. ﻿ We also have established defined contribution plans for regional employees in Europe and in Canada. With respect to these plans, our contributions over the past three years have not been material.

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