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Glossary

Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV)
The amount offered by the Kingfisher Pension Scheme should you wish to transfer to another pension scheme.
Child
Your natural, step or adopted child who is under the age of 18, or is under age 23 and in full time education.
Civil Partner
Those in a same-sex relationship who have obtained legal recognition of their relationship, as per the Civil Partnership Act 2004.
Commutation Factor
The figure used to convert part of your pension in the Final Salary Section into a tax-free lump sum.
Company
An operating company within the Kingfisher group that is a participating employer (or OPCO) of the Scheme.
Company Contributions (Final Salary Section)
The contributions paid by the Company to the Final Salary Section to ensure the Scheme is able to meet its estimated future commitments.
Company Contributions (Money Purchase Section)
The contributions that the Company pays to the Money Purchase Section of the Scheme to match your core contributions, and in some instances your additional core contributions.
Crystallisation Event
Something that triggers a test of your pension benefits against your available lifetime allowance. An example is when you start to draw your pension.