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

Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc.

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

Sponsored by Southco, Inc. ยท Pennsylvania ยท Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. holds $148M for 192 participants - about $768,461 per participant, down 6.2% over the 2024 plan year.

$148M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
192
covered participants
$768,461
avg assets per participant
-6.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $10M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$148M
Participants
192
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc.

Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Southco, Inc., headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $148M 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 231287596, and the plan has been effective since 1958-12-30. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $157M at the beginning of 2024 to $148M at year-end โ€” a decline of 6.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $148M, with reported net income of $-9,725,952 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 โ€” 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)$157M
Total Assets (End of Year)$148M
Net Assets (End of Year)$148M
Net Income$-9,725,952
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN231287596
Plan Effective Date1958-12-30
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Southco, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 781 $248M
2023 2 776 $254M
2024 2 762 $234M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc.?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. holds $148M in total assets with 192 participants. It is sponsored by Southco, Inc..
What type of plan is Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc.?
Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1958-12-30. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 231287596.
Who sponsors the Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc.?
Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. is sponsored by Southco, Inc., located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 231287596 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. perform in 2024?
Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. declined by 6.2% during 2024, moving from $157M to $148M in total assets. Net income was $-9,725,952.
Where can I find official filings for Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc.?
Official Form 5500 filings for Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 231287596 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Pension Plan for Employees of Southco, Inc. 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 231287596.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.