TXU Corp. , Dallas, expects its contribution to its $2.4 billion U.S...

TXU Corp., Dallas, expects its contribution to its $2.4 billion U.S. pension plan to be about $86 million for 2004, according to the company's latest 10-K filing. In 2003, the company's contribution was $58 million. In addition, TXU's pension and post-retirement benefit expense is expected to climb to $118 million this year, from $105 million in 2003.