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For measurement purposes, an 8% annual rate of increase in the cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for 2001. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 4.5% for 2021 and remain at that level thereafter. 

Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the post-retirement benefits obligation. A 1% point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects: 

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## 19. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

The Company has transacted business with entities which are subject to common vot- ing control in the normal course of business. These transactions, measured at the exchange amount which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties and having normal trade terms, are as follows: 

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