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DFIN completes pension plan termination with $12.5M contribution, $83M settlement charge
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.
- Terminated frozen defined benefit pension plan via lump sum payments and group annuity contract from third-party insurer.
- Contributed $12.5M in Q3 2025 to fully fund the plan before settlement.
- Will record pre-tax non-cash settlement charge of ~$83M in Q3 2025 from recognizing accumulated plan losses.
- Removed net pension liability of ~$10M (approx. $200M obligations and $190M assets) from balance sheet.
- CFO says transaction reduces risk and enhances financial flexibility for shareholders.