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Tabular disclosure of the weighted average asset allocation based on fair value.

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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of each major category of plan assets of qualified defined-benefit pension plan assets and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall.

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Tabular disclosure of pre-tax expense related to retirement plans.

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Tabular disclosure of the amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet (or statement of financial position) for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, showing separately the assets and current and noncurrent liabilities (if applicable) recognized.

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Tabular disclosure of assumption used to determine benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit plan. Includes, but is not limited to, discount rate, rate of compensation increase, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and interest crediting rate.

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Tabular disclosure of benefit obligation and plan assets for defined benefit pension plan with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets.

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Tabular disclosure of benefits expected to be paid by pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans in each of the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter.

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Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans including service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) recognized due to settlements or curtailments.

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Tabular disclosure of net funded status of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans.

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Tabular disclosure of the amounts related to pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss that have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost, such as the net gain (loss), net prior service cost or credit, and net transition asset or obligation.

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