9. Pension provisions

Provisions for pensions include pension obligations and liabilities from working lifetime accounts.

The calculation of pension obligations as of 30 June 2021 was based on an interest rate of 0.60 % (31 December 2020: 0.20 %; 30 June 2020: 0.50 %). The calculation of pension obligations was also based on an interest rate of 0.70 % as stated in the HHLA capital plan as of 30 June 2021 (31 December 2020: 0.30 %; 30 June 2020: 0.70 %).

Actuarial gains/losses from provisions for pensions changed as follows. These are recognised in equity without effect on profit and loss.

Development of actuarial gains/losses from pension provisions

in € thousand

 

2021

 

2020

Cumulative actuarial gains (+)/losses (-) as of 1 January

 

- 136,958

 

- 114,479

Changes in the financial year due to experience adjustments and changes in financial assumptions

 

28,980

 

- 8,614

Cumulative actuarial gains (+)/losses (-) as of 30 June

 

- 107,978

 

- 123,093