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Cash-Based Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Cash-Based Compensation Plans

Note 23 – Cash-Based Compensation Plans

 

Various incentive plans provide for cash incentives and bonuses to selected employees based upon accomplishment of corporate net income objectives, business unit goals, and individual performance. The estimated contributions to these plans are charged to compensation expense and totaled $186.8 million in 2012, $176.7 million in 2011, and $168.4 million in 2010.