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PENSION PLANS
3 Months Ended
Dec. 28, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
PENSION PLANS
PENSION PLANS

The Company has non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain of its U.S. employees. Retirement benefits are generally provided based on the employees’ years of service and average earnings. Normal retirement age is 65, with provisions for earlier retirement.

The Company made contributions of $45 and $48 to its pension plans for the three months ended December 28, 2018 and December 29, 2017, respectively.

The components of net periodic benefit cost related to Company sponsored defined benefit plans for the three month periods ended December 28, 2018 and December 29, 2017 were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
December 28, 2018
December 29, 2017
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
 
 
Service cost
$

$

Interest on projected benefit obligation
265

261

Less estimated return on plan assets
191

298

Amortization of unrecognized losses
138

182

Net periodic benefit cost
$
212

$
145