Analysis: U.S. companies take aim at pension risk with lump-sum offers
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Saturday, October 20, 2012 But by far the most common trend in corporate America is to offer lump-sum payouts to thousands of retirees now - these voluntary buyouts could cost companies millions of dollars upfront, but they eliminate the risk of obligations soaring out of control in the future.
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