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Pensions and Other Postretirement Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet The amounts recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets for its defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
Pension PlansSERP
As of December 31As of December 31
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Noncurrent asset$1,658,046 $2,306,514 $ $— 
Current liability — (6,570)(6,334)
Noncurrent liability — (83,448)(106,372)
Recognized Asset (Liability)$1,658,046 $2,306,514 $(90,018)$(112,706)
Schedule of Estimated Benefit Payments
At December 31, 2022, future estimated benefit payments, excluding charges for early retirement programs, are as follows:
(in thousands)Pension PlansSERP
2023$60,164 $6,748 
202461,225 6,999 
202567,838 7,244 
202666,898 7,413 
202768,227 7,452 
2028–2032334,626 36,725 
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) includes the following components of unrecognized net periodic cost for the defined benefit plans:
Pension PlansSERP
As of December 31As of December 31
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss$(524,709)$(1,342,623)$(2,511)$19,111 
Unrecognized prior service cost1,676 4,511  36 
Gross Amount(523,033)(1,338,112)(2,511)19,147 
Deferred tax liability (asset)145,430 355,078 230 (5,340)
Net Amount$(377,603)$(983,034)$(2,281)$13,807 
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] | Benefit Obligation [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Assumptions Used
Key assumptions utilized for determining the benefit obligation are as follows:
Pension PlansSERP
As of December 31As of December 31
 2022202120222021
Discount rate5.5%2.9%5.5%2.9%
Rate of compensation increase – age graded
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
Cash balance interest crediting rate
4.28% with phase in to 5.50% in 2025
1.41% with phase in to 2.90% in 2024
Defined Benefit Plans [Member] | Periodic Cost [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Assumptions Used
The costs for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans are actuarially determined. Below are the key assumptions utilized to determine periodic cost:
Pension PlansSERP
Year Ended December 31Year Ended December 31
202220212020202220212020
Discount rate
2.9%2.5%3.3%2.9%2.5%3.3%
Expected return on plan assets6.25%6.25%6.25%
Rate of compensation increase – age graded
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
5.0%–1.0%
Cash balance interest crediting rate
1.41% with phase in to 2.90% in 2024
1.41% with phase in to 2.50% in 2023
2.77% with phase in to 3.30% in 2022
Pension Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Obligation, Asset and Funding Information
The following table sets forth obligation, asset and funding information for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans:
Pension Plans
As of December 31
(in thousands)20222021
Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,088,309 $1,095,117 
Service cost32,567 22,991 
Interest cost30,504 26,917 
Amendments 
Actuarial (gain) loss(219,466)5,660 
Benefits paid(65,240)(63,510)
Special termination benefits3,624 1,132 
Benefit Obligation at End of Year$870,298 $1,088,309 
Change in Plan Assets  
Fair value of assets at beginning of year$3,394,823 $2,803,422 
Actual return on plan assets(801,239)654,911 
Benefits paid(65,240)(63,510)
Fair Value of Assets at End of Year$2,528,344 $3,394,823 
Funded Status$1,658,046 $2,306,514 
Schedule of Net (Benefit) Costs
The total (benefit) cost arising from the Company’s defined benefit pension plans consists of the following components:
Pension Plans
Year Ended December 31
(in thousands)202220212020
Service cost$32,567 $22,991 $22,656 
Interest cost30,504 26,917 32,587 
Expected return on assets(167,485)(137,878)(113,427)
Amortization of prior service cost2,835 2,846 2,830 
Recognized actuarial gain(68,656)(7,906)— 
Net Periodic Benefit for the Year(170,235)(93,030)(55,354)
Special separation benefit expense3,624 1,132 13,781 
Total Benefit for the Year$(166,611)$(91,898)$(41,573)
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
   
Current year actuarial loss (gain)$749,258 $(511,373)$(371,621)
Current year prior service cost 69 
Amortization of prior service cost(2,835)(2,846)(2,830)
Recognized net actuarial gain68,656 7,906 — 
Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Before Tax Effects)$815,079 $(506,311)$(374,382)
Total Recognized in Total Benefit and Other Comprehensive Income (Before Tax Effects)
$648,468 $(598,209)$(415,955)
Allocation of the Assets of the Company's Pension Plans The assets of the Company’s pension plans were allocated as follows:
As of December 31
20222021
U.S. equities59 %61 %
Private investment funds16 %17 %
International equities11 %%
U.S. stock index fund7 %%
U.S. fixed income7 %%
 100 %100 %
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
The Company’s pension plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:
As of December 31, 2022
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Cash equivalents$1,980 $ $ $1,980 
Equity securities
U.S. equities (1)
1,507,609   1,507,609 
International equities (2)
270,872   270,872 
Total Investments$1,780,461 $ $ $1,780,461 
Short-term investment funds measured at NAV (3)
170,062 
Private investment funds measured at NAV (4)
406,600 
U.S. stock index fund measured at NAV (5)
168,532 
Receivables, net 2,689 
Total $2,528,344 
As of December 31, 2021
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Cash equivalents$2,159 $— $— $2,159 
Equity securities
U.S. equities (1)
2,067,152 — — 2,067,152 
International equities (2)
301,640 — — 301,640 
Total Investments$2,370,951 $— $— $2,370,951 
Short-term investment funds measured at NAV (3)
145,683 
Private investment funds measured at NAV (4)
573,970 
U.S. stock index fund measured at NAV (5)
302,478 
Receivables, net 1,741 
Total $3,394,823 
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(1)
U.S. equities.  These investments are held in common and preferred stock of U.S. corporations and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on U.S. exchanges. Common and preferred shares and ADRs are traded actively on exchanges, and price quotes for these shares are readily available. These investments are classified as Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy.
(2)
International equities.  These investments are held in common and preferred stock issued by non-U.S. corporations. Common and preferred shares are traded actively on exchanges, and price quotes for these shares are readily available. These investments are classified as Level 1 in the valuation hierarchy.
(3)
Short-term investment funds.  These investments include commingled funds that are primarily held in U.S. Treasury securities. The funds are valued using the net asset value (NAV) provided by the administrator of the funds and reviewed by the Company.
(4)
Private investment funds. This category includes a commingled fund and a private investment fund. The commingled fund invests in a diversified mix of publicly traded securities (U.S. and international stocks) and private companies. The private investment fund invests in non-public companies. The funds are valued using the NAV provided by the administrator of the funds and reviewed by the Company. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus liabilities and divided by the number of units outstanding.
(5)
U.S. stock index fund. This fund consists of investments held in common stock, plus an uninvested cash portion comprising less than 1% of fund value, that together are designed to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund is valued using the NAV provided by the administrator of the fund and reviewed by the Company. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus liabilities and divided by the number of units outstanding.
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share
The following table sets forth a summary of the Plan’s investments with a reported NAV:
(in thousands)
Fair Value
Unfunded Commitment
Redemption FrequencyOther Redemption RestrictionRedemption
Notice
Period
Short-term investment funds
2022$170,062 $ 
Immediate
None
None
2021$145,683 $— 
Immediate
None
None
Private investment funds
2022$406,600 $20,673 (1)(1)90 days
2021$573,970 $26,088 (1)(1)90 days
U.S. stock index fund
2022$168,532 $ 
Immediate
None
1 day
2021$302,478 $— 
Immediate
None
1 day
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(1)
Five percent of the NAV of the investment in the commingled fund may be redeemed annually starting at the 12-month anniversary of the investment, subject to certain limitations. Additionally, the investment in the commingled fund may be redeemed in part, or in full, at the 60-month anniversary of the investment, or at any subsequent 36-month anniversary date following the initial 60-month anniversary. The investment in the private investment fund is generally not redeemable until the dissolution of the fund.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Obligation, Asset and Funding Information
SERP
As of December 31
(in thousands)20222021
Change in Benefit Obligation  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$112,706 $122,299 
Service cost911 1,022 
Interest cost3,289 2,943 
Actuarial gain(20,956)(7,640)
Benefits paid(5,932)(5,918)
Benefit Obligation at End of Year$90,018 $112,706 
Funded Status$(90,018)$(112,706)
Schedule of Net (Benefit) Costs
SERP
Year Ended December 31
(in thousands)202220212020
Service cost$911 $1,022 $954 
Interest cost3,289 2,943 3,678 
Amortization of prior service cost36 331 331 
Recognized actuarial loss666 5,930 5,267 
Total Cost for the Year$4,902 $10,226 $10,230 
Other Changes in Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Current year actuarial (gain) loss$(20,956)$(7,640)$7,448 
Amortization of prior service cost(36)(331)(331)
Recognized net actuarial loss(666)(5,930)(5,267)
Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Before Tax Effects)$(21,658)$(13,901)$1,850 
Total Recognized in Total Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Before Tax Effects)
$(16,756)$(3,675)$12,080 
Other Postretirement Plans [Member]  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Schedule of Obligation, Asset and Funding Information The following table sets forth obligation, asset and funding information for the Company’s other postretirement plans:
Postretirement Plans
As of December 31
(in thousands)20222021
Change in Benefit Obligation  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$4,722 $5,587 
Interest cost98 92 
Actuarial gain(1,205)(582)
Benefits paid, net of Medicare subsidy(215)(375)
Benefit Obligation at End of Year$3,400 $4,722 
Funded Status$(3,400)$(4,722)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
The amounts recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets for its other postretirement plans are as follows:
Postretirement Plans
As of December 31
(in thousands)20222021
Current liability$(541)$(671)
Noncurrent liability(2,859)(4,051)
Recognized Liability$(3,400)$(4,722)
Schedule of Estimated Benefit Payments
At December 31, 2022, future estimated benefit payments are as follows:
(in thousands)Postretirement
Plans
2023$541 
2024$468 
2025$382 
2026$341 
2027$322 
2028–2032$2,054 
Schedule of Net (Benefit) Costs
The total benefit arising from the Company’s other postretirement plans consists of the following components:
Postretirement Plans
Year Ended December 31
(in thousands)202220212020
Interest cost$98 $92 $167 
Amortization of prior service credit(7)(7)(481)
Recognized actuarial gain(2,843)(3,510)(4,048)
Net Periodic Benefit for the Year(2,752)(3,425)(4,362)
Settlement (120)— 
Total Benefit for the Year$(2,752)$(3,545)$(4,362)
Other Changes in Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Current year actuarial gain$(1,205)$(582)$(991)
Amortization of prior service credit7 481 
Recognized actuarial gain2,843 3,510 4,048 
Settlement 120 — 
Total Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Before Tax Effects)$1,645 $3,055 $3,538 
Total Recognized in Benefit and Other Comprehensive Income (Before Tax Effects)
$(1,107)$(490)$(824)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI included the following components of unrecognized net periodic benefit for the postretirement plans:
As of December 31
(in thousands)20222021
Unrecognized actuarial gain$(12,004)$(13,642)
Unrecognized prior service credit(5)(12)
Gross Amount(12,009)(13,654)
Deferred tax liability3,302 3,724 
Net Amount$(8,707)$(9,930)