text: NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) 
  (In thousands, except per share amounts) 
  
  Salary Continuation Benefits 
  
  The Company has agreements with certain retirees of acquired companies to pay monthly retirement benefits through fiscal 2020. 
  
  Retiree Health Care Benefits 
  
  The Company provides health care benefits to eligible retired associates who pay the Company a specified monthly premium. 
  Premium payments are based upon current insurance rates for the type of coverage provided and are adjusted annually. 
  Certain monthly health care premium payments are partially subsidized by the Company. Additionally, in conjunction with a 
  fiscal 1998 acquisition, the Company assumed the obligation for a postretirement medical benefit plan which provides health 
  care benefits to eligible retired associates at no cost to the individual. 
  
  The Company uses a June 30 measurement date for all plans. 
  
  The following table sets forth the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets during the year and the funded status for the 
  postemployment plans at June 30: 