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Pensions and Other Benefit Plans
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2025
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pensions and Other Benefit Plans Pensions and other benefit plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Net periodic benefit costs for the Company’s defined benefit retirement plans and other benefit plans include the following components:
Fiscal Second Quarter EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
 Retirement PlansOther Benefit PlansRetirement PlansOther Benefit Plans
(Dollars in Millions)June 29, 2025June 30, 2024June 29, 2025June 30, 2024June 29, 2025June 30, 2024June 29, 2025June 30, 2024
Service cost$2192227269433446144138
Interest cost3563515352707703107104
Expected return on plan assets(599)(639)(1)(1)(1,186)(1,281)(3)(3)
Amortization of prior service cost/(credit)
(46)(46)(1)(1)(92)(92)(1)(1)
Recognized actuarial (gains)/losses85441513168873126
Curtailments and settlements(8)(8)
Special termination benefits11
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit)$16(76)13813231(145)278264
The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost is presented in the same line items on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings where other employee compensation costs are reported, including Cost of products sold, Research and development expense, and Selling, marketing and administrative expenses. All other components of net periodic benefit cost are presented as part of Other (income) expense, net on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Company contributions
For the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2025, the Company contributed $69 million and $8 million to its U.S. and international retirement plans, respectively. The Company plans to continue to fund its U.S. defined benefit plans to comply with the Pension Protection Act of 2006. International plans are funded in accordance with local regulations.