How DB schemes affect FTSE100 market valuations
Jonathan Stapleton looks at research from Llewellyn Consulting, which analyses the impact of DB liabilities on the share price of FTSE100 firms.
At a Glance There is broadly a 1:1 effect of deficits on the market value of firms when measured on a ‘risk free’ basis This is equivalent to an additional risk premium of 20% of disclosed pension...
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