11.         COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised of the net actuarial loss associated with the Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefit Plan.  Other comprehensive income is comprised entirely of the amortization of the net actuarial loss (gain) associated with the Pension Plans and Postretirement Benefit Plan.

 

The changes recognized within other comprehensive income reflect income tax expense of $521 and $597 for the first quarter in each of 2017 and 2016, respectively (see Note 9).

 

The before-tax amount of amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) (see Note 7) was recorded within selling, general and administrative expense.