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

The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by The Scotts Company LLC Β· Ohio Β· Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan holds $59M for 89 participants - about $663,150 per participant, down 27.1% over the 2022 plan year.

$59M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
89
covered participants
$663,150
avg assets per participant
-27.1%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $22M for the year β€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$59M
Participants
89
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan

The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by The Scotts Company LLC, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $59M in total end-of-year assets and covers 89 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 311414921, and the plan has been effective since 1954-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $81M at the beginning of 2022 to $59M at year-end β€” a decline of 27.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $59M, with reported net income of $-21,894,031 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 β€” 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)$81M
Total Assets (End of Year)$59M
Net Assets (End of Year)$59M
Net Income$-21,894,031
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN311414921
Plan Effective Date1954-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The Scotts Company LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 6,443 $596M
2023 2 5,044 $680M
2024 2 4,722 $745M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan holds $59M in total assets with 89 participants. It is sponsored by The Scotts Company LLC.
What type of plan is The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan?
The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1954-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 311414921.
Who sponsors the The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan?
The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan is sponsored by The Scotts Company LLC, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 311414921 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan perform in 2022?
The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan declined by 27.1% during 2022, moving from $81M to $59M in total assets. Net income was $-21,894,031.
Where can I find official filings for The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for The Scotts Company LLC Associates' Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 311414921 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does The Scotts Company LLC Associates' 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) β€” original filing retrieval by EIN 311414921.

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

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B β€” 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.