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

SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN

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

SYSCO CORPORATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.7B in total assets and serves 10,406 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by SYSCO CORPORATION in Texas. The plan reported positive net income of $105M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.7B
Participants
10,406
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN

SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by SYSCO CORPORATION, headquartered in Texas. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.7B in total end-of-year assets and covers 10,406 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 741648137, and the plan has been effective since 1973-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.6B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.7B at year-end — a gain of 3.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.7B, with reported net income of $105M 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)$2.6B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.7B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.7B
Net Income$105M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN741648137
Plan Effective Date1973-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (SYSCO CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 49,742 $6.4B
2023 2 53,825 $7.2B
2024 2 54,240 $7.7B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN holds $2.7B in total assets with 10,406 participants. It is sponsored by SYSCO CORPORATION.
What type of plan is SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 741648137.
Who sponsors the SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by SYSCO CORPORATION, located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 741648137 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 3.7% during 2023, moving from $2.6B to $2.7B in total assets. Net income was $105M.
Where can I find official filings for SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 741648137 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SYSCO CORPORATION RETIREMENT 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 741648137.

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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