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Amounts recognized, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of (in thousands): 

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Unrecognized amounts currently recorded to Accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as compo- nents of next year’s net pension benefit cost include $0.1 million for the amortization of the transition asset and $0.5 million of unrecognized net actuarial loss. 

The components of net periodic pension cost under this plan for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 included (in thousands): 

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This net periodic pension cost was calculated using the following assumptions: 

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Plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of insurance contracts with returns equal to the contractual rate, which are comparable with governmental debt securities. Our expected long-term rate of return assumptions are based on the weighted-average contractual rates for each contract. Dutch law dictates the minimum requirements for pension funding. Our goal is to meet these minimum funding requirements, while our insurance carrier invests to minimize risks associated with future benefit payments. 

