. the defined contribution 401 ( k ) plan provides that under certain circumstances the company may make matching contributions of up to 50% ( 50 % ) of the first 6% ( 6 % ) of a participant 2019s compensation . sysco 2019s contributions to this plan were $ 21898000 in 2006 , $ 28109000 in 2005 , and $ 27390000 in 2004