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

Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Mechanics Bank Β· California Β· Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan holds $179M for 1,799 participants - about $99,315 per participant, down 12.9% over the 2022 plan year.

$179M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
1,799
covered participants
$99,315
avg assets per participant
-12.9%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $27M for the year β€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$179M
Participants
1,799
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan

Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Mechanics Bank, headquartered in California. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $179M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,799 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 940672780, and the plan has been effective since 1945-10-10. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $205M at the beginning of 2022 to $179M at year-end β€” a decline of 12.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $179M, with reported net income of $-26,524,181 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)$205M
Total Assets (End of Year)$179M
Net Assets (End of Year)$179M
Net Income$-26,524,181
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN940672780
Plan Effective Date1945-10-10
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Mechanics Bank)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,889 $235M
2023 2 1,896 $253M
2024 2 1,638 $222M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan holds $179M in total assets with 1,799 participants. It is sponsored by Mechanics Bank.
What type of plan is Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan?
Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1945-10-10. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 940672780.
Who sponsors the Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan?
Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan is sponsored by Mechanics Bank, located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 940672780 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan perform in 2022?
Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan declined by 12.9% during 2022, moving from $205M to $179M in total assets. Net income was $-26,524,181.
Where can I find official filings for Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 940672780 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Mechanics Bank Profit Sharing/401(k) 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 940672780.

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.