Defined Benefit (Pension)
2024 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Gerdau Macsteel, Inc. · Florida · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan holds $2K for 192 participants — about $11 per participant, down 100.0% over the 2024 plan year.

$2K
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
192
covered participants
$11
avg assets per participant
-100.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $47M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$2K
Participants
192
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan

Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Gerdau Macsteel, Inc., headquartered in Florida. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2K in total end-of-year assets and covers 192 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 381872178, and the plan has been effective since 1985-11-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $48M at the beginning of 2024 to $2K at year-end — a decline of 100.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2K, with reported net income of $-47,300,422 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)$48M
Total Assets (End of Year)$2K
Net Assets (End of Year)$2K
Net Income$-47,300,422
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN381872178
Plan Effective Date1985-11-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Gerdau Macsteel, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 2,213 $247M
2023 4 2,209 $278M
2024 4 2,179 $253M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan holds $2K in total assets with 192 participants. It is sponsored by Gerdau Macsteel, Inc..
What type of plan is Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan?
Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1985-11-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 381872178.
Who sponsors the Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan?
Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan is sponsored by Gerdau Macsteel, Inc., located in Florida. The sponsor's EIN is 381872178 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan perform in 2024?
Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan declined by 100.0% during 2024, moving from $48M to $2K in total assets. Net income was $-47,300,422.
Where can I find official filings for Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Gerdau Macsteel Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 381872178 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Gerdau Macsteel 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 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 381872178.

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.