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

Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP)

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

Sponsored by Westamerica Bancorporation · California · Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) holds $55M for 623 participants — about $88,158 per participant, down 21.4% over the 2022 plan year.

$55M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
623
covered participants
$88,158
avg assets per participant
-21.4%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $15M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$55M
Participants
623
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP)

Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Westamerica Bancorporation, headquartered in California. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $55M in total end-of-year assets and covers 623 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 942156203, and the plan has been effective since 1985-10-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $70M at the beginning of 2022 to $55M at year-end — a decline of 21.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $55M, with reported net income of $-14,963,102 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)$70M
Total Assets (End of Year)$55M
Net Assets (End of Year)$55M
Net Income$-14,963,102
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN942156203
Plan Effective Date1985-10-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Westamerica Bancorporation)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,285 $83M
2023 2 1,174 $94M
2024 2 1,213 $98M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP)?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) holds $55M in total assets with 623 participants. It is sponsored by Westamerica Bancorporation.
What type of plan is Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP)?
Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1985-10-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 942156203.
Who sponsors the Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP)?
Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) is sponsored by Westamerica Bancorporation, located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 942156203 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) perform in 2022?
Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) declined by 21.4% during 2022, moving from $70M to $55M in total assets. Net income was $-14,963,102.
Where can I find official filings for Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP)?
Official Form 5500 filings for Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 942156203 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Westamerica Bancorporation Tax Deferred Savings/ Retirement Plan (ESOP) 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 942156203.

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.