Discount rates are calculated using the rates of long-term investment grade corporate bonds (minimum AA rating) with maturities equivalent to the length of the plans assessed. They were determined based on external indexes commonly considered to be benchmarks, namely the iBoxx in Europe and the Aon AA-AAA Bond Universe in the United States.
| Pension plans | Post-employment medical cover | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | United States | United Kingdom | Euro zone | Other Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Discount rate | 4.96% | 5.45% - 5.60% | 3.95% | 1.20% - 9.52% | 4.96% | 5.45% - 5.60% |
| Future wage increases | n/a | n/a | 2.00% - 3.00%(1) | 1.25% - 9.00% | 5.00% | n/a |
| Future pension increases | n/a | 2.70% | 0% - 2.00%(1) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pension plans | Post-employment medical cover | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | United States | United Kingdom | Euro zone | Other Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Discount rate | 5.30% | 5.45% - 5.50% | 3.30% | 1.15% - 12.50% | 5.30% | 5.45% - 5.50% |
| Future wage increases | n/a | n/a | 2.00% - 3.00%(1) | 1.35% - 10.00% | 5.00% | n/a |
| Future pension increases | n/a | 3.00% - 3.10% | 0% - 2.00%(1) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
The rate of increase in medical expenses used for financial year 2025 is 10% with a gradual decrease to 7%.
|
Pension plans (in millions of euros) |
0.5% increase | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | United Kingdom | Euro zone | Other Country | Total | |
|
Change in discount rate Effect on actuarial benefit obligation at year-end |
(5) | (6) | (5) | (9) | (25) |
|
Change in the increase rate of salaries Effect on actuarial benefit obligation at year-end |
- | - | 4 | 6 | 10 |
|
Pension plans (in millions of euros) |
0.5% decrease | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | United Kingdom | Euro zone | Other Country | Total | |
|
Change in discount rate Effect on actuarial benefit obligation at year-end |
5 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 27 |
|
Change in the increase rate of salaries Effect on actuarial benefit obligation at year-end |
- | - | (4) | (5) | (9) |
