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Number of defined benefit plans of the company.

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Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position, including gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition asset (obligation).

No definition available.

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The date(s) used to measure (at least the majority of) plan assets and benefit obligations for defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Disclosure required by FAS 132R paragraph 5k prior to being amended by FAS 158.

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Amount of employer's best estimate of contributions expected to be paid to the plan during the next fiscal year beginning after the date of the latest statement of financial position.

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Target allocation of investments of this type to total plan assets presented on a weighted average basis.

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Percentage of fair value of investments (categorized by debt securities, equity securities, real estate and other plan assets) to the fair value of plan assets held.

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