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The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to the deferred compensation arrangement.

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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans.

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Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan.

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Percentage of employer's matching contributions to a defined contribution plan that vests in a given year.

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Maximum percentage of employee gross pay the employee may contribute to a defined contribution plan.

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