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

Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. ยท Maryland ยท Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan holds $718M for 781 participants - about $919,535 per participant, down 6.0% over the 2024 plan year.

$718M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
781
covered participants
$919,535
avg assets per participant
-6.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $46M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$718M
Participants
781
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan

Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., headquartered in Maryland. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $718M in total end-of-year assets and covers 781 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 521127357, and the plan has been effective since 1966-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $764M at the beginning of 2024 to $718M at year-end โ€” a decline of 6.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $717M, with reported net income of $-45,644,909 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)$764M
Total Assets (End of Year)$718M
Net Assets (End of Year)$717M
Net Income$-45,644,909
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN521127357
Plan Effective Date1966-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1,092 $757M
2023 1 821 $764M
2024 1 781 $718M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan holds $718M in total assets with 781 participants. It is sponsored by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc..
What type of plan is Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan?
Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1966-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 521127357.
Who sponsors the Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan?
Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan is sponsored by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., located in Maryland. The sponsor's EIN is 521127357 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan perform in 2024?
Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan declined by 6.0% during 2024, moving from $764M to $718M in total assets. Net income was $-45,644,909.
Where can I find official filings for Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Stanley Black & Decker Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 521127357 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Stanley Black & Decker 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 521127357.

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.