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

WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST

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

WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $33M in total assets and serves 428 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. in Iowa. The plan reported a net loss of $21M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$33M
Participants
428
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST

WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC., headquartered in Iowa. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $33M in total end-of-year assets and covers 428 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 420559640, and the plan has been effective since 1960-10-24. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $45M at the beginning of 2022 to $33M at year-end — a decline of 27.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $33M, with reported net income of $-20,668,912 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)$45M
Total Assets (End of Year)$33M
Net Assets (End of Year)$33M
Net Income$-20,668,912
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN420559640
Plan Effective Date1960-10-24
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 764 $71M
2023 2 502 $71M
2024 2 567 $70M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST holds $33M in total assets with 428 participants. It is sponsored by WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC..
What type of plan is WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1960-10-24. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 420559640.
Who sponsors the WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST is sponsored by WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC., located in Iowa. The sponsor's EIN is 420559640 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST perform in 2022?
WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST declined by 27.2% during 2022, moving from $45M to $33M in total assets. Net income was $-20,668,912.
Where can I find official filings for WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
Official Form 5500 filings for WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 420559640 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST 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 420559640.

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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