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

L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN

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

L.L.BEAN, INC.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $208M in total assets and serves 2,330 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by L.L.BEAN, INC. in Maine. The plan reported a net loss of $300M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$208M
Participants
2,330
State
Industry
Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN

L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by L.L.BEAN, INC., headquartered in Maine. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $208M in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,330 participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 010026590, and the plan has been effective since 1973-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $508M at the beginning of 2022 to $208M at year-end — a decline of 59.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $207M, with reported net income of $-299,828,723 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)$508M
Total Assets (End of Year)$208M
Net Assets (End of Year)$207M
Net Income$-299,828,723
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN010026590
Plan Effective Date1973-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (L.L.BEAN, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 9,452 $825M
2023 2 7,519 $721M
2024 1 7,315 $803M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN holds $208M in total assets with 2,330 participants. It is sponsored by L.L.BEAN, INC..
What type of plan is L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN?
L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 010026590.
Who sponsors the L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN?
L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN is sponsored by L.L.BEAN, INC., located in Maine. The sponsor's EIN is 010026590 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.
How did L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN declined by 59.0% during 2022, moving from $508M to $208M in total assets. Net income was $-299,828,723.
Where can I find official filings for L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for L.L.BEAN, INC. PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 010026590 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does L.L.BEAN, INC. 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 010026590.

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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