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To: mishedlo who wrote (13686)10/19/2004 3:22:55 PM
From: I_C_Deadpeople  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
With regards to pensions, I guess this is the million dollar question - If the accounting and pension authorities allow Companies to use 'reasonable' assumptions, how can these companies be caught by using something like a 9% rate?. Now, we all know here that a rate such as that is likely not attainable but given the past 20 years an argument can be made that it is 'reasonable'. Especially, when these assumptions deal with such an unknown - future markets returns. Maybe the pension/accounting authorities should be setting maximum rates companies can use? No..that is too easy a solution...



To: mishedlo who wrote (13686)10/19/2004 4:28:54 PM
From: benwood  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 116555
 
Speaking of Ford, my brother said that F was cutting back on hybrid Tribute production to a scant 20k vehicles, and scaling back plans (or eliminating) for other hybrids. Considering that this vehicle was supposed to debut in July of 2003 and is already 15 months late, I personally suspect it is because they expect the warranty claims to be severe. Either that, or they figure we American's don't need no stinkin' hybrids.


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