Bates Corp 2018 annual report disclosed the following pension information:
Benefit obligations and fair values of plan assets as of December 31, 2018, for Bates’ pension and postretirement plans are as follows:
In millions |
Benefit Obligation |
Fair Value of Plan Assets |
U.S. pension |
$13,683 |
$10,312 |
U.S. postretirement |
280 |
– |
Non-U.S. pension |
219 |
153 |
Non-U.S. postretirement |
23 |
– |
What conclusions can you draw about the funded status of the company's pension plans and post employment obligation? Is this a concern?
Why or why not Explain.
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