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Pensions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Pensions [Abstract]  
Pensions

11.  Pensions
 
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost

 
 
Three Months
Ended March 31
 
 
 
2026
   
2025
 
             
Service cost
 
$
130
   
$
133
 
Interest cost
   
494
     
495
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(815
)
   
(767
)
Amortization of prior service cost
   
   
(3
)
Rate-regulated adjustment
   
191
     
142
 
Net periodic pension cost
 
$
   
$
 

Pension service cost is recorded in operating expenses.  All other components of net periodic pension cost are recorded as other pension costs in other income (expenses).

Employer Contributions
 
The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 that it did not expect to contribute to its pension plans in 2026.  For the three months ended March 31, 2026, no contributions have been made.  The Company does not expect to contribute any amounts in the final three quarters of 2026.