Verizon Announces Settlement of $5.9 Billion in Pension Liabilities

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announced the settlement of approximately $5.9 billion of benefit liabilities of its Management Pension Plan and Pension Plan for Associates by entering into commitment agreements with Prudential and RGA. The settlement, funded by assets of the Pension Plans and additional contributions from Verizon, will not affect the funded ratio of the plans and is expected to result in a one-time non-cash pension settlement credit in Q1 2024.

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