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

Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Β· Wisconsin Β· Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan holds $21M for 19 participants - about $1.1M per participant, down 5.0% over the 2024 plan year.

$21M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
19
covered participants
$1.1M
avg assets per participant
-5.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $1M for the year β€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$21M
Participants
19
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan

Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Messer Cutting Systems, Inc., headquartered in Wisconsin. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $21M in total end-of-year assets and covers 19 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 232888959, and the plan has been effective since 2000-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $22M at the beginning of 2024 to $21M at year-end β€” a decline of 5.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $21M, with reported net income of $-1,094,991 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 β€” 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)$22M
Total Assets (End of Year)$21M
Net Assets (End of Year)$21M
Net Income$-1,094,991
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN232888959
Plan Effective Date2000-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Messer Cutting Systems, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 192 $43M
2023 2 208 $47M
2024 2 207 $50M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan holds $21M in total assets with 19 participants. It is sponsored by Messer Cutting Systems, Inc..
What type of plan is Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan?
Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2000-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 232888959.
Who sponsors the Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan?
Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan is sponsored by Messer Cutting Systems, Inc., located in Wisconsin. The sponsor's EIN is 232888959 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan perform in 2024?
Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan declined by 5.0% during 2024, moving from $22M to $21M in total assets. Net income was $-1,094,991.
Where can I find official filings for Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 232888959 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. 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) β€” original filing retrieval by EIN 232888959.

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

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B β€” 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.