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The maximum percentage that the employer's contributions compare to the total contributions to the multiemployer plan made by all employers.

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Represents the level funded, expressed as a percentage, at which multiemployer plans are certified in the green zone.

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Represents the level funded, expressed as a percentage, at which multiemployer plans are certified in the red zone.

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Represents the level funded, expressed as a percentage, at which multiemployer plans are certified in the yellow zone.

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Represents the period of forecast used for the expected rate of return on plan assets.

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Amount of contribution expected to be received by defined benefit plan from employer in next fiscal year following current fiscal year.

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Percentage of target investment allocation to total plan assets. Includes, but is not limited to, percentage on weighted-average basis if more than one plan.

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Percentage of actual investment allocation to total plan assets. Includes, but is not limited to, percentage on weighted-average basis if more than one plan.

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