Table of Contents was based on the spot yield curve approach, which applies the individual spot rates from a highly rated bond yield curve to each future year’s estimated cash flows. Assumptions used to determine net benefit costs are as follows: Components of net periodic pension cost for the Plan during the last three fiscal years are as follows: The Company made $8.0 million and $8.0 million of contributions in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively, and expects to make approximately $16.0 million of contributions in fiscal 2021. 64 2020 2019 Discount rate 3.3 % 4.1 % Expected return on plan assets 7.7 % 8.0 % Years Ended June 27, June 29, June 30, 2020 2019 2018 (Thousands) Service cost $ 15,145 $ 14,631 $ 15,834 Total net periodic pension cost within selling, general and administrative expenses 15,145 14,631 15,834 Interest cost 22,552 26,354 23,732 Expected return on plan assets (50,671) (53,518) (54,686) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 2,137 (1,571) (1,573) Recognized net actuarial loss 14,629 9,251 14,404 Total net periodic pension benefit within other (expense) income, net (11,353) (19,484) (18,123) Net periodic pension cost (benefit) $ 3,792 $ (4,853) $ (2,289) AVNET, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)