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

INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN

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

INTELSAT US LLC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $300M in total assets and serves 95 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by INTELSAT US LLC in Virginia. The plan reported positive net income of $17M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$300M
Participants
95
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN

INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by INTELSAT US LLC, headquartered in Virginia. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $300M in total end-of-year assets and covers 95 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 954607698, and the plan has been effective since 2001-07-19. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $283M at the beginning of 2023 to $300M at year-end — a gain of 5.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $299M, with reported net income of $17M 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)$283M
Total Assets (End of Year)$300M
Net Assets (End of Year)$299M
Net Income$17M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN954607698
Plan Effective Date2001-07-19
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (INTELSAT US LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,672 $736M
2023 2 1,745 $849M
2024 1 1,575 $628M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN holds $300M in total assets with 95 participants. It is sponsored by INTELSAT US LLC.
What type of plan is INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN?
INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2001-07-19. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 954607698.
Who sponsors the INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN?
INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by INTELSAT US LLC, located in Virginia. The sponsor's EIN is 954607698 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 5.9% during 2023, moving from $283M to $300M in total assets. Net income was $17M.
Where can I find official filings for INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for INTELSAT STAFF RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 954607698 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does INTELSAT STAFF 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 954607698.

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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