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

MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN

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

MEDIANEWS GROUP, INC.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $434M in total assets and serves 213 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by MEDIANEWS GROUP, INC. in Colorado. The plan reported positive net income of $44M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$434M
Participants
213
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN

MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by MEDIANEWS GROUP, INC., headquartered in Colorado. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $434M in total end-of-year assets and covers 213 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 760425553, and the plan has been effective since 1959-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $340M at the beginning of 2023 to $434M at year-end — a gain of 27.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $434M, with reported net income of $44M 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)$340M
Total Assets (End of Year)$434M
Net Assets (End of Year)$434M
Net Income$44M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN760425553
Plan Effective Date1959-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (MEDIANEWS GROUP, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 2,903 $677M
2023 3 2,760 $762M
2024 1 2,680 $335M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN holds $434M in total assets with 213 participants. It is sponsored by MEDIANEWS GROUP, INC..
What type of plan is MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN?
MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1959-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 760425553.
Who sponsors the MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN?
MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN is sponsored by MEDIANEWS GROUP, INC., located in Colorado. The sponsor's EIN is 760425553 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN grew by 27.6% during 2023, moving from $340M to $434M in total assets. Net income was $44M.
Where can I find official filings for MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for MEDIANEWS GROUP PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 760425553 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does MEDIANEWS GROUP 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 760425553.

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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