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

ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN

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

ESCO GROUP LLC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $122M in total assets and serves 257 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by ESCO GROUP LLC in Texas. The plan reported positive net income of $1M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$122M
Participants
257
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN

ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by ESCO GROUP LLC, headquartered in Texas. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $122M in total end-of-year assets and covers 257 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 830707182, and the plan has been effective since 1973-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $120M at the beginning of 2023 to $122M at year-end — a gain of 1.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $121M, with reported net income of $1M 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)$120M
Total Assets (End of Year)$122M
Net Assets (End of Year)$121M
Net Income$1M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN830707182
Plan Effective Date1973-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (ESCO GROUP LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 262 $120M
2023 1 257 $122M
2024 1 231 $113M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN holds $122M in total assets with 257 participants. It is sponsored by ESCO GROUP LLC.
What type of plan is ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN?
ESCO CORPORATION 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 830707182.
Who sponsors the ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN?
ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN is sponsored by ESCO GROUP LLC, located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 830707182 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN grew by 1.0% during 2023, moving from $120M to $122M in total assets. Net income was $1M.
Where can I find official filings for ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for ESCO CORPORATION PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 830707182 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does ESCO CORPORATION 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 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 830707182.

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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