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Amount of actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered, excluding assumptions about future compensation level.

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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 investment to total investment within defined benefit plan asset category.

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