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The annual percentage credited to the accounts of active participants under a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan for members whose participation in the 401(k) plan is limited by statute or regulation.

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The number of active and retired participants covered under a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan which was frozen in 1996.

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The rate of return that is earned by a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan which was frozen in 1996.

No definition available.

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The additional rate of return above market levels of interest rates that is earned by a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan which was frozen in 1996.

No definition available.

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The cash investment of the contract indexed to the entity's common stock.

No definition available.

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Aggregate net gain (loss) on all derivative instruments recognized in earnings during the period, before tax effects.

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The number of issuer's shares to which the option contract is indexed.

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The exercise (or strike) price stated in the contract. The fixed price at which the option holder can purchase, in the case of a call option, or sell, in the case of a put option, on the underlying security.

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Fair value of all derivative assets not designated as a hedging instrument.

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The net cash outflow or inflow from derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as investing activities, excluding those designated as hedging instruments.

No definition available.