Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18
Geographic · Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized
United Statesand Europe — Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2018Feb 19, 2019
Rolls up toDefined Contribution Plan Expense
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate rising headcount, higher salary bases, or enhanced benefit packages to improve talent retention, while a decrease could signal cost-cutting measures, reduced matching contributions, or a shift in workforce composition.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total expense recognized by the company for defined contribution retirement plans, such as 40...
Peer comparison
Peers in the IT services sector typically report this as part of Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses or Cost of Revenue, depending on the employee's role; it is comparable to 'Retirement Plan Expense' or 'Defined Contribution Expense' found in the footnotes of peer financial statements.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does united statesand europe — defined contribution plan cost recognized mean?
- The total cost the company incurs for employee retirement plan contributions in the U.S. and Europe.