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2023 plan-year Other DOL Form 5500

SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP

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

SANDERSON FARMS, INC.

This Other plan holds $3K in total assets and serves 11,873 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by SANDERSON FARMS, INC. in Mississippi. The plan reported a net loss of $38M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$3K
Participants
11,873
State
Industry
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

What the Filing Says About SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP

SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP is a Other retirement plan sponsored by SANDERSON FARMS, INC., headquartered in Mississippi. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $3K in total end-of-year assets and covers 11,873 participants across the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 640615843, and the plan has been effective since 1975-11-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $38M at the beginning of 2023 to $3K at year-end — a decline of 100.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at N/A, with reported net income of $-37,663,816 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 1 prior plan-year filing 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)$38M
Total Assets (End of Year)$3K
Net Assets (End of Year)N/A
Net Income$-37,663,816
Plan TypeOther
Employer EIN640615843
Plan Effective Date1975-11-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (SANDERSON FARMS, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 25,265 $38M
2023 1 11,873 $3K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP holds $3K in total assets with 11,873 participants. It is sponsored by SANDERSON FARMS, INC..
What type of plan is SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP?
SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP is a Other plan. It has been effective since 1975-11-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 640615843.
Who sponsors the SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP?
SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP is sponsored by SANDERSON FARMS, INC., located in Mississippi. The sponsor's EIN is 640615843 and the plan operates in the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry.
How did SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP perform in 2023?
SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP declined by 100.0% during 2023, moving from $38M to $3K in total assets. Net income was $-37,663,816.
Where can I find official filings for SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP?
Official Form 5500 filings for SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 640615843 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SANDERSON FARMS, INC. AND AFFILIATES ESOP 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 640615843.

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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