Employee and Director Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2018

Cadence’s total contributions made to these plans during fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:



	2018		2017		2016
	(In thousands)
Contributions to defined contribution plans	$	25,731	$	26,010	$	24,185

Net recognized gains (losses) of these securities during fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:



	2018			2017		2016
	(In thousands)
Gains (losses) on securities held in NQDC trust	$	(1,471	)	$	6,145	$	1,741

The unfunded projected benefit obligation for these retirement plans as of December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was as follows:



	December 29, 2018		December 30, 2017		December 31, 2016
	(In thousands)
Unfunded projected benefit obligation - defined benefit retirement plans	$	7,990	$	6,976	$	6,164