Look at Note 31.2, “Retirement Benefits.” AF incorporates estimates regarding staffturnover, life expectancy, salary increase, retirement age, and discount rates. Howdid AF report changes in these assumptions? Is that reporting method the same ordifferent from the way we report changes under U.S. GAAP?

Look at Note 31.2, “Retirement Benefits.” AF incorporates estimates regarding staffturnover, life expectancy, salary increase, retirement age, and discount rates. Howdid AF report changes in these assumptions? Is that reporting method the same ordifferent from the way we report changes under U.S. GAAP?

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