DFIN Successfully Completes Pension Plan Termination

Core Insights - Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. has successfully completed the termination of its primary defined benefit pension plan, which had been frozen since 2011, finalizing the process in the third quarter of 2025 [1][2]. Financial Impact - The company made a cash contribution of $12.5 million to fully fund the pension plan during the third quarter of 2025 [2]. - Following the plan settlement, the company will recognize a pre-tax non-cash settlement charge of approximately $83 million in its third quarter 2025 results, due to the recognition of unrealized accumulated plan losses [2]. - The settlement resulted in the removal of a net liability of approximately $10 million from the company's balance sheet, with around $200 million of plan obligations and approximately $190 million of plan assets [2]. Management Commentary - The Chief Financial Officer emphasized the company's commitment to prudent financial management and long-term value delivery to shareholders, highlighting the securing of future benefits for plan participants while reducing risk and enhancing financial flexibility [3].