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As of February 29, 2004, and February 28, 2003, the accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $290.3 million and $212.2 million, respectively. The following table summarizes the projected benefit obligation, accumulated ben- efit obligation and fair value of plan assets for those pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets: 

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The increase in minimum pension liability included in AOCI for the years ended February 29, 2004, and February 28, 2003, were $15.6 million and $42.5 million, respectively. 

The following table sets forth the weighted average assumptions used in developing the net periodic pension expense for the years ended February 29, 2004, and February 28, 2003: 

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The following table sets forth the weighted average assumptions used in developing the benefit obligation as of February 29, 2004, and February 28, 2003: 

14. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS: 

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The Company currently sponsors multiple unfunded postretirement benefit plans for certain of its Constellation Beers and Spirits segment employees. During Fiscal 2004, an amendment to one of the unfunded postretirement benefit plans modifying the eligibility requirements and retiree contributions decreased the postretirement benefit obligation by $0.6 million. 

The status of the plans is as follows: 

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