Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP

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

KWS SEEDS, INC. (DELAWARE)

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $28M in total assets and serves 208 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by KWS SEEDS, INC. (DELAWARE) in Minnesota. The plan reported positive net income of $4M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$28M
Participants
208
State
Industry
Management of Enterprises

What the Filing Says About RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP

RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by KWS SEEDS, INC. (DELAWARE), headquartered in Minnesota. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $28M in total end-of-year assets and covers 208 participants across the Management of Enterprises industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 570676870, and the plan has been effective since 1952-12-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $25M at the beginning of 2023 to $28M at year-end — a gain of 14.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $28M, with reported net income of $4M 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)$25M
Total Assets (End of Year)$28M
Net Assets (End of Year)$28M
Net Income$4M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN570676870
Plan Effective Date1952-12-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (KWS SEEDS, INC. (DELAWARE))

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 447 $53M
2023 2 453 $63M
2024 2 485 $70M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP holds $28M in total assets with 208 participants. It is sponsored by KWS SEEDS, INC. (DELAWARE).
What type of plan is RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP?
RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1952-12-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 570676870.
Who sponsors the RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP?
RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP is sponsored by KWS SEEDS, INC. (DELAWARE), located in Minnesota. The sponsor's EIN is 570676870 and the plan operates in the Management of Enterprises industry.
How did RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP perform in 2023?
RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP grew by 14.2% during 2023, moving from $25M to $28M in total assets. Net income was $4M.
Where can I find official filings for RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP?
Official Form 5500 filings for RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 570676870 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KWS SEEDS GROUP 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 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 570676870.

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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