(In thousands of dollars except as noted and per share amounts) Notes to CoNsolidated FiNaNCial statemeNts 19.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED):   Assumptions regarding future mortality are based on published statistics and mortality tables. The current longevities  underlying the value of the liabilities in the defined benefit plans are as follows:  The assumed health care cost trend rate as at September 28, 2013 was 6.21% (September 29, 2012 - 6.4%), decreasing  uniformly to 4.8% in 2031 (September 29, 2012 - 4.8% in 2031) and remaining at that level thereafter.  Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one- percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend would have the following effects: The Company expects $13.0 million in contributions to be paid to its defined benefits plans in 2014. The outstanding convertible debentures, all recorded as non-current liabilities, are as follows: 20.  CONVERTIBLE UNSECURED SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES:  Annual Report 2013 87 September 28, September 29, 2013 2012 $ $ Fourth series (i)  50,000 50,000 Fifth series (ii)  60,000 60,000 Total face value  110,000 110,000 Less deferred financing fees  (3,217) (3,939) Less equity component (ii)  (1,188) (1,188) Accretion expense on equity component 262 115 Total carrying value  105,857 104,988 Increase Decrease $ $ Effect on the aggregate service and interest cost  248 (134) Effect on the defined benefit obligations  2,639 (2,155) September 28, September 29, 2013 2012 Longevity at age 65 for current pensioners: Males 19.8 19.7 Females 22.1 22.1 Longevity at age 65 for members aged 45: Males 21.3 21.2 Females 22.9 22.9