The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows: (In thousands)  2013 2012 Net actuarial (gain) loss $1,083 $1,862 Net unrealized (gain) loss on plan assets (192) 90 Total $891 $1,952 The defined benefit pension plan is accounted for on an actuarial basis, which requires the selection of various assumptions, including an expected rate of return on plan assets and a discount rate. The expected return on our German plan assets that is utilized in determining the benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost is derived from periodic studies,  which include a review of asset allocation strategies, anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes, risks using standard deviations and correlations of returns among the asset classes that comprise the plans’ asset mix. While  the studies give appropriate consideration to recent plan performance and historical returns, the assumptions are primarily  long-term, prospective rates of return. Another key assumption in determining net pension expense is the assumed discount rate to be used to discount plan obligations. The discount rate has been derived from the returns of high-quality, corporate bonds denominated in Euro currency with durations close to the duration of our pension obligations. The weighted-average assumptions that were used to determine the net periodic benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the period May 4, 2012 to December 31, 2012 are as follows: (In thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2013 May 4, 2012 to December 31, 2012 Discount rates 3.50% 3.96% Rate of compensation increase 2.25% 2.25% Expected long-term rates of return 5.40% 5.40% 2013 2012 Discount rates 3.70% 3.50% Rate of compensation increase 2.25% 2.25% The weighted-average assumptions that were used to determine the benefit obligation at December 31, 2013 and 2012: No amounts will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during 2014. We do not anticipate making a contribution to our pension plan in 2014. The following pension benefit payments, which  reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid to participants: 2014 $357 2015 312 2016 223 2017 390 2018 650 2019-2023 4,427 Total $6,359 (In thousands)  Financial Results 61