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

Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Cogent Communications, Inc. ยท District of Columbia ยท Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan holds $47M for 1,076 participants - about $43,870 per participant, down 22.3% over the 2022 plan year.

$47M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
1,076
covered participants
$43,870
avg assets per participant
-22.3%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $14M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$47M
Participants
1,076
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan

Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Cogent Communications, Inc., headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $47M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,076 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 522192026, and the plan has been effective since 2000-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $61M at the beginning of 2022 to $47M at year-end โ€” a decline of 22.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $47M, with reported net income of $-13,539,157 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 โ€” 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)$61M
Total Assets (End of Year)$47M
Net Assets (End of Year)$47M
Net Income$-13,539,157
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN522192026
Plan Effective Date2000-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Cogent Communications, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1,076 $47M
2023 1 895 $68M
2024 1 1,707 $89M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan holds $47M in total assets with 1,076 participants. It is sponsored by Cogent Communications, Inc..
What type of plan is Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2000-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 522192026.
Who sponsors the Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Cogent Communications, Inc., located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 522192026 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan perform in 2022?
Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan declined by 22.3% during 2022, moving from $61M to $47M in total assets. Net income was $-13,539,157.
Where can I find official filings for Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Cogent Communications, Inc. 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 522192026 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Cogent Communications, Inc. 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 522192026.

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

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.