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

KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN

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

KRATON CORPORATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $121M in total assets and serves 108 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by KRATON CORPORATION in Texas. The plan reported a net loss of $27K for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$121M
Participants
108
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN

KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by KRATON CORPORATION, headquartered in Texas. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $121M in total end-of-year assets and covers 108 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 263739386, and the plan has been effective since 2001-03-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $121M at the beginning of 2024 to $121M at year-end — a decline of 0.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $121M, with reported net income of $-27,462 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)$121M
Total Assets (End of Year)$121M
Net Assets (End of Year)$121M
Net Income$-27,462
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN263739386
Plan Effective Date2001-03-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (KRATON CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,260 $392M
2023 2 1,327 $439M
2024 2 1,306 $484M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN holds $121M in total assets with 108 participants. It is sponsored by KRATON CORPORATION.
What type of plan is KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN?
KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2001-03-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 263739386.
Who sponsors the KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN?
KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN is sponsored by KRATON CORPORATION, located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 263739386 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN perform in 2024?
KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN declined by 0.0% during 2024, moving from $121M to $121M in total assets. Net income was $-27,462.
Where can I find official filings for KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 263739386 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does KRATON POLYMERS US, LLC 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 263739386.

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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