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

ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II

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

VALVOLINE LLC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $469M in total assets and serves 57 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by VALVOLINE LLC in Kentucky. The plan reported positive net income of $26M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$469M
Participants
57
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II

ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by VALVOLINE LLC, headquartered in Kentucky. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $469M in total end-of-year assets and covers 57 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 611782197, and the plan has been effective since 2019-09-30. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $415M at the beginning of 2023 to $469M at year-end — a gain of 13.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $469M, with reported net income of $26M 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)$415M
Total Assets (End of Year)$469M
Net Assets (End of Year)$469M
Net Income$26M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN611782197
Plan Effective Date2019-09-30
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (VALVOLINE LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 602 $1.4B
2023 2 127 $1.5B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II holds $469M in total assets with 57 participants. It is sponsored by VALVOLINE LLC.
What type of plan is ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II?
ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2019-09-30. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 611782197.
Who sponsors the ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II?
ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II is sponsored by VALVOLINE LLC, located in Kentucky. The sponsor's EIN is 611782197 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II perform in 2023?
ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II grew by 13.0% during 2023, moving from $415M to $469M in total assets. Net income was $26M.
Where can I find official filings for ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II?
Official Form 5500 filings for ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 611782197 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does ASHLAND HERCULES PENSION PLAN II 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 611782197.

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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