Table of Contents NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.  the asset.
Projected cash flows are discounted at a required market rate of return that reflects the relative risk of achieving the cash flows and the time value of money.
The cost approach, which estimates value by determining the current cost of replacing an asset with another of equivalent economic utility, was used, as appropriate, for certain assets for which the market and income approaches could not be applied due to the nature of the asset.
The cost to replace a given asset reflects the estimated reproduction or replacement cost for the asset, less an allowance for loss in value due to depreciation.
The fair value of US Airways’ Dividend Miles loyalty program liability was determined based on the weighted average equivalent ticket value of outstanding miles which were expected to be redeemed for future travel at December 9, 2013.
The weighted average equivalent ticket value contemplates differing classes of service, domestic and international itineraries and the carrier providing the award travel.
Pro-forma Impact of the Merger American’s unaudited pro-forma results presented below include the effects of the Merger as if it had been consummated as of January 1, 2012.
The pro- forma results include the depreciation and amortization associated with the acquired tangible and intangible assets, lease and debt fair value adjustments, the elimination of any deferred gains or losses, adjustments relating to reflecting the fair value of the loyalty program liability and the impact of income changes on profit sharing expense, among others.
In addition, the pro-forma results below reflect the impact of higher wage rates related to memorandums of understanding with US Airways’ pilots that became effective upon closing of the Merger, as well as the elimination of American’s reorganization items, net and Merger transition costs.
However, the pro-forma results do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the Merger.
Accordingly, the unaudited pro-forma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that might have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of January 1, 2012.
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Basis of Presentation On December 30, 2015, US Airways merged with and into American, which is reflected in American’s consolidated financial statements as though the transaction had occurred on December 9, 2013, when a subsidiary of AMR merged with and into US Airways Group.
Thus, the full years of 2015 and 2014 and the period from December 9, 2013 to December 31, 2013 are comprised of the consolidated financial data of American and US Airways.
For the periods prior to December 9, 2013, the financial data reflects the results of American only.
For financial reporting purposes, the transaction constituted a transfer of assets between entities under common control and was accounted for in a manner similar to the pooling of interests method of accounting.
Under this method, the carrying amount of net assets recognized in the balance sheets of each combining entity are carried forward to the balance sheet of the combined entity and no other assets or liabilities are recognized.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The most significant areas of judgment relate to passenger revenue recognition, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-lived and
The following tables set forth the income yield and investment income, excluding realized investment gains (losses) and non-hedge accounting derivative results, for each major investment category of our Japanese operations’ general account for the periods indicated.
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(1) Yields are based on quarterly average carrying values except for fixed maturities, equity securities and securities lending activity.
Yields for fixed maturities are based on amortized cost.
Yields for equity securities are based on cost.
Yields for fixed maturities and short-term investments and cash equivalents are calculated net of liabilities and rebate expenses corresponding to securities lending activity.
Yields exclude investment income on assets other than those included in invested assets.
Prior periods yields are presented on a basis consistent with the current period presentation.
The decrease in yield on the Japanese insurance portfolio for 2009 compared to 2008 is primarily attributable to lower fixed maturity reinvestment rates, including the reinvestment of proceeds realized from certain capital actions and a lower short-term interest rate environment both in the U. S.  and Japan.
The U. S.  dollar denominated fixed maturities that are not hedged to yen through third party derivative contracts provide a yield that is substantially higher than the yield on comparable Japanese fixed maturities.
The average value of U. S.  dollar denominated fixed maturities that are not hedged to yen through third party derivative contracts for 2009 and 2008 was approximately $10.1 billion and $9.9 billion, respectively, based on amortized cost.
For additional information regarding U. S.  dollar investments held in our Japanese insurance operations see, “—Results of Operations for Financial Services Businesses by Segment— International Insurance and Investments Division.
” Fixed Maturity Securities Investment Mix Our fixed maturity securities portfolio consists of publicly-traded and privately-placed debt securities across an array of industry categories.
The fixed maturity securities relating to our international insurance operations are primarily comprised of foreign government securities.
We manage our public portfolio to a risk profile directed or overseen by the Asset Liability Management and Risk Management groups and, in the case of our international insurance portfolios, to a profile that also reflects the local market environment.
The investment objectives for fixed maturity securities are consistent with those described above.
The total return that we earn on the portfolio will be reflected both as investment income and also as realized gains or losses on investments.
We use our private placement and asset-backed portfolios to enhance the diversification and yield of our overall fixed maturity portfolio.
Within our domestic portfolios, we maintain a private fixed income portfolio that is larger than the industry average as a percentage of total fixed income holdings.
Over the last several years, our investment staff has directly originated more than half of our annual private placement originations.
Our origination capability offers the opportunity to lead transactions and gives us the opportunity for better terms, including covenants and call protection, and to take advantage of innovative deal structures.
(1) Represents net shares issued from treasury pursuant to the Company’s stock-based compensation programs.
In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, holders of Common Stock would be entitled to receive a proportionate share of the net assets of the Company that remain after paying all liabilities and the liquidation preferences of any preferred stock.
Common Stock Held in Treasury Common Stock held in treasury is accounted for at average cost.
Gains resulting from the reissuance of “Common Stock held in treasury” are credited to “Additional paid-in capital.
” Losses resulting from the reissuance of “Common Stock held in treasury” are charged first to “Additional paid-in capital” to the extent the Company has previously recorded gains on treasury share transactions, then to “Retained earnings.
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Plan Assets The investment goal of the domestic pension plan assets is to generate an above benchmark return on a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and other investments.
The cash requirements of the pension obligation, which include a traditional formula principally representing payments to annuitants and a cash balance formula that allows lump sum payments and annuity payments, are designed to be met by the bonds and short-term investments in the portfolio.
The pension plan risk management practices include guidelines for asset concentration, credit rating and liquidity.
The pension plan does not invest in leveraged derivatives.
Derivatives such as futures contracts are used to reduce transaction costs and change asset concentration, while interest rate swaps and futures are used to adjust duration.
The investment goal of the domestic postretirement plan assets is to generate an above benchmark return on a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other investments, while meeting the cash requirements for the postretirement obligation that includes a medical benefit including prescription drugs, a dental benefit and a life benefit.
The postretirement plan risk management practices include guidelines for asset concentration, credit rating, liquidity and tax efficiency.
The postretirement plan does not invest in leveraged derivatives.
Derivatives such as futures contracts are used to reduce transaction costs and change asset concentration, while interest rate swaps and futures are used to adjust duration.
The plan fiduciaries for the Company’s pension and postretirement plans have developed guidelines for asset allocations reflecting a percentage of total assets by asset class, which are reviewed on an annual basis.
Asset allocation targets as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:
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To implement the investment strategy, plan assets are invested in funds that primarily invest in securities that correspond to one of the asset categories under the investment guidelines.
However, at any point in time, some of the assets in a fund may be of a different nature than the specified asset category
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 14.
SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT Short-term Debt The table below presents the Company’s short-term debt at December 31, for the years indicated as follows:

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December 31, 2013 (In millions)
Revenue	$40,782
Net Income	2,707

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Year Ended December 31, 2009	Year Ended December 31, 2008
Yield-1	Amount	Yield-1	Amount
($ in millions)
Fixed maturities	2.88%	$1,519	2.95%	$1,314
Trading account assets supporting insurance liabilities	1.97	22	2.10	23
Equity securities	3.13	58	2.91	73
Commercial mortgage and other loans	4.86	167	4.76	144
Policy loans	3.91	63	3.92	50
Short-term investments and cash equivalents	0.62	11	2.26	21
Other investments	6.27	129	8.77	139
Gross investment income before investment expenses	3.05	1,969	3.21	1,764
Investment expenses	-0.16	-108	-0.19	-107
Total investment income	2.89%	$1,861	3.02%	$1,657

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Other PostretirementBenefits (in millions)
One percentage point increase
Increase in total service and interest costs	$7
Increase in postretirement benefit obligation	153
One percentage point decrease
Decrease in total service and interest costs	$5
Decrease in postretirement benefit obligation	120

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Pension	Postretirement
Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Asset Category
U.S. Equities	2%	15%	25%	58%
International Equities	2%	16%	2%	22%
Fixed Maturities	50%	69%	3%	52%
Short-term Investments	0%	15%	0%	44%
Real Estate	2%	15%	0%	0%
Other	0%	16%	0%	0%

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Question: What's the growth rate of the amount of Equity securities in 2009 Ended December 31?
Answer: -0.20548000000000002