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

MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN

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

BAYER CORPORATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.4B in total assets and serves 4,457 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by BAYER CORPORATION in Missouri. The plan reported positive net income of $62M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.4B
Participants
4,457
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN

MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by BAYER CORPORATION, headquartered in Missouri. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.4B in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,457 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 251339219, and the plan has been effective since 1940-12-30. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.3B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.4B at year-end — a gain of 6.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.0B, with reported net income of $62M 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)$2.3B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.4B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.0B
Net Income$62M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN251339219
Plan Effective Date1940-12-30
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (BAYER CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 25,664 $13.8B
2023 4 25,475 $15.2B
2024 4 25,392 $14.8B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN holds $2.4B in total assets with 4,457 participants. It is sponsored by BAYER CORPORATION.
What type of plan is MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1940-12-30. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 251339219.
Who sponsors the MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN is sponsored by BAYER CORPORATION, located in Missouri. The sponsor's EIN is 251339219 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN grew by 6.4% during 2023, moving from $2.3B to $2.4B in total assets. Net income was $62M.
Where can I find official filings for MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 251339219 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN compare to other plans?
You can compare MONSANTO COMPANY PENSION PLAN against other Defined Benefit (Pension) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Missouri on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.

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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 251339219.

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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