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## 14. DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS (continued) 

## NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) 

## COHERENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

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The information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is as follows (in thousands): 

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The weighted-average rates used to determine the net periodic benefit costs are as follows: 

