Pension Plans

6 Months Ended

Oct. 27, 2012

Pension Plans [Abstract]

Pension Plans

 

Note 6: Pension Plans

Net periodic pension costs were as follows:

	Second Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)	10/27/12			10/29/11			10/27/12			10/29/11
Service cost	$	277		$	277		$	585		$	555
Interest cost		1,331			1,391			2,662			2,782
Expected return on plan assets		(1,714	)		(1,705	)		(3,428	)		(3,410	)
Net amortization		756			409			1,512			818
Net periodic pension cost	$	650		$	372		$	1,331		$	745