Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. · Pennsylvania · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan holds $18K for 1,150 participants — about $16 per participant, down 100.0% over the 2022 plan year.

$18K
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
1,150
covered participants
$16
avg assets per participant
-100.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $200M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$18K
Participants
1,150
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $18K in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,150 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 231210010, and the plan has been effective since 1970-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $200M at the beginning of 2022 to $18K at year-end — a decline of 100.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $18K, with reported net income of $-199,658,917 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 — 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)$200M
Total Assets (End of Year)$18K
Net Assets (End of Year)$18K
Net Income$-199,658,917
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN231210010
Plan Effective Date1970-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 5,299 $412M
2023 1 4,447 $471M
2024 1 4,527 $521M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan holds $18K in total assets with 1,150 participants. It is sponsored by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc..
What type of plan is West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1970-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 231210010.
Who sponsors the West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan is sponsored by West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 231210010 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan perform in 2022?
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan declined by 100.0% during 2022, moving from $200M to $18K in total assets. Net income was $-199,658,917.
Where can I find official filings for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 231210010 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Employees' Retirement 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) — original filing retrieval by EIN 231210010.

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

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — 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.