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

Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. · Florida · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan holds $7M for 442 participants — about $14,958 per participant, down 95.4% over the 2023 plan year.

$7M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
442
covered participants
$14,958
avg assets per participant
-95.4%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $137M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$7M
Participants
442
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan

Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., headquartered in Florida. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $7M in total end-of-year assets and covers 442 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 590792436, and the plan has been effective since 1968-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $144M at the beginning of 2023 to $7M at year-end — a decline of 95.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $7M, with reported net income of $-137,140,851 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)$144M
Total Assets (End of Year)$7M
Net Assets (End of Year)$7M
Net Income$-137,140,851
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN590792436
Plan Effective Date1968-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 3,953 $812M
2023 4 3,905 $780M
2024 2 3,504 $801M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan holds $7M in total assets with 442 participants. It is sponsored by Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc..
What type of plan is Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan?
Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1968-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 590792436.
Who sponsors the Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan?
Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan is sponsored by Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc., located in Florida. The sponsor's EIN is 590792436 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan perform in 2023?
Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan declined by 95.4% during 2023, moving from $144M to $7M in total assets. Net income was $-137,140,851.
Where can I find official filings for Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Gerdau Ameristeel US Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 590792436 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Gerdau Ameristeel US 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 590792436.

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.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.