401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA โ€” verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Southern Newspapers, Inc. ยท Texas ยท Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan holds $16M for 313 participants - about $52,016 per participant, down 16.6% over the 2022 plan year.

$16M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
313
covered participants
$52,016
avg assets per participant
-16.6%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $3M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$16M
Participants
313
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan

Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Southern Newspapers, Inc., headquartered in Texas. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $16M in total end-of-year assets and covers 313 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 741674526, and the plan has been effective since 1968-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $20M at the beginning of 2022 to $16M at year-end โ€” a decline of 16.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $16M, with reported net income of $-3,228,442 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows โ€” a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$20M
Total Assets (End of Year)$16M
Net Assets (End of Year)$16M
Net Income$-3,228,442
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN741674526
Plan Effective Date1968-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Southern Newspapers, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 313 $16M
2023 1 310 $19M
2024 1 282 $19M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan holds $16M in total assets with 313 participants. It is sponsored by Southern Newspapers, Inc..
What type of plan is Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan?
Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1968-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 741674526.
Who sponsors the Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan?
Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Southern Newspapers, Inc., located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 741674526 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan perform in 2022?
Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan declined by 16.6% during 2022, moving from $20M to $16M in total assets. Net income was $-3,228,442.
Where can I find official filings for Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 741674526 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Southern Newspapers, Inc. Employees' 401(k) Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 741674526.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.