GENERAL ELECTRIC CO | 2013 | FY | 3


 Total Principal Other Retiree
 postretirement pension pension benefit
(In millions)benefit plans plans plans plans
            
Cost of postretirement benefit plans$ 5,977 $ 4,405 $ 645 $ 927
Changes in other comprehensive income           
      Prior service cost – current year  11   -   11   -
      Net actuarial gain – current year(a)  (12,263)   (9,218)   (1,151)   (1,894)
      Prior service cost amortization  (646)   (246)   (7)   (393)
      Net actuarial gain (loss) amortization  (3,962)   (3,664)   (343)   45
Total changes in other comprehensive income  (16,860)   (13,128)   (1,490)   (2,242)
Cost of postretirement benefit plans and           
   changes in other comprehensive income$ (10,883) $ (8,723) $ (845) $ (1,315)
            

 


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