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

PANASONIC PENSION PLAN

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

PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $270M in total assets and serves 237 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA in New Jersey. The plan reported a net loss of $85M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$270M
Participants
237
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About PANASONIC PENSION PLAN

PANASONIC PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA, headquartered in New Jersey. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $270M in total end-of-year assets and covers 237 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 362786846, and the plan has been effective since 1962-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $355M at the beginning of 2022 to $270M at year-end — a decline of 24.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $270M, with reported net income of $-85,275,480 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)$355M
Total Assets (End of Year)$270M
Net Assets (End of Year)$270M
Net Income$-85,275,480
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN362786846
Plan Effective Date1962-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 9,705 $1.6B
2023 2 9,514 $1.9B
2024 2 9,850 $1.9B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the PANASONIC PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, PANASONIC PENSION PLAN holds $270M in total assets with 237 participants. It is sponsored by PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA.
What type of plan is PANASONIC PENSION PLAN?
PANASONIC PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1962-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 362786846.
Who sponsors the PANASONIC PENSION PLAN?
PANASONIC PENSION PLAN is sponsored by PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA, located in New Jersey. The sponsor's EIN is 362786846 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did PANASONIC PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
PANASONIC PENSION PLAN declined by 24.0% during 2022, moving from $355M to $270M in total assets. Net income was $-85,275,480.
Where can I find official filings for PANASONIC PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for PANASONIC PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 362786846 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does PANASONIC PENSION 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 362786846.

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.

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