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confidence high
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AT&T transfers ~$8.05B pension obligations to Athene via group annuity contract
AT&T INC.
- Agreement with Athene subsidiaries effective April 26, 2023; covers certain retirees and beneficiaries.
- Purchase of nonparticipating single premium group annuity contracts for ~$8.05B of defined benefit obligations.
- Transaction does not alter financial or operational guidance from April 20, 2023 earnings call.
- Reduces AT&T's pension plan liability and future benefit payment risk.
- Plan's independent fiduciary (State Street Global Advisors) also party to commitment.