RETIREMENT PLAN

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

RETIREMENT PLAN

RETIREMENT PLAN

In 1996, NetScout established an employee savings plan, which is intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. NetScout matches 50% of the employee’s contribution up to 6% of the employee’s salary. NetScout contributions vest at a rate of 25% per year of service. NetScout made matching contributions of $2.5 million, $1.9 million and $2.1 million to the plan for the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.