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Form 5500 statement · plan year 1 Mar 2024 to 28 Feb 2025
John Maneely Company Pension Plan
Sponsored by Wheatland Tube, LLC, Chicago, IL
Form 5500 information is as filed by the plan administrator with the Department of Labor and may be amended. Figures reflect the plan year shown, not current balances. Form 5500 contains no individual account balances. Look up the original filing at EFAST2.
In the plan year ending 28 Feb 2025, John Maneely Company Pension Plan covered 658 participants and held $153M in net assets. The plan is a cash balance pension plan sponsored by Wheatland Tube, LLC of Chicago, Illinois.
Net assets came to $232,125 per participant, well above the $86,583 median for defined benefit plans with 500 to 999 participants and well above the $67,961 median for defined benefit plans in manufacturing. The figure is an average across everyone in the plan, including former employees with small balances; Form 5500 holds no individual account data.
Employer contributions were $2.0M for the year ($8,333 per active participant) and benefits paid were $7.9M. In a defined benefit plan the employer's contribution follows funding rules rather than a match formula, so it can swing widely from year to year.
Schedule C lists 7 service provider organisations paid $5,000 or more, with reported compensation of $877K: $1,333 per participant, well above the same-size median of $377. Administrative expenses charged to the plan were $944K. Schedule C does not capture every cost: fees netted from fund returns and fees the employer pays directly are outside it.
Across the filings on record, net assets went from $90.8M in 2009 to $153M in 2024 (up 68%), and participants from 1,286 to 658 (down 49%).
The independent accountant's opinion on the financial statements was unmodified (unqualified), from an audit whose scope was limited under ERISA section 103(a)(3)(C) to exclude investment information certified by a bank or insurer.
Compared with similar plans
| Measure | This plan | Same size | Same industry | All US DB plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $232,125 | $86,583 | $67,961 | $86,221 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $8,333 | $10,758 | $6,915 | $10,244 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $1,333 | $377 | $299 | $344 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.57% | 0.48% | 0.47% | 0.42% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $1,435 | $591 | $498 | $527 |
Peer columns are medians for plan year 2024 across defined benefit plans with 100 or more participants: 500 to 999 participants (873 plans), manufacturing (1,532) and all US plans (5,308). Fee medians cover plans that report an amount.
Trend by plan year
| Plan year | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer contributions | Participant contributions | Schedule C compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 658 | $153M | $232,125 | $2.0M | — | $877K |
| 2023 | 665 | $147M | $221,773 | $5.5M | — | $933K |
| 2022 | 972 | $154M | $157,991 | $9.2M | — | $930K |
| 2021 | 1,000 | $169M | $169,244 | $8.7M | — | $876K |
| 2020 | 1,015 | $160M | $157,771 | $5.6M | — | $983K |
| 2019 | 1,048 | $140M | $133,896 | $2.9M | — | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 1,035 | $135M | $130,336 | $8.8M | — | $1.1M |
| 2017 | 1,049 | $133M | $126,650 | $4.8M | — | $959K |
| 2016 | 1,075 | $127M | $117,706 | $5.5M | — | $1.1M |
| 2015 | 1,163 | $121M | $104,106 | $1.8M | — | $1.1M |
| 2014 | 1,221 | $135M | $110,752 | $1.6M | — | $977K |
| 2013 | 1,187 | $129M | $108,982 | $6.8M | — | $827K |
| 2012 | 1,206 | $114M | $94,557 | $5.0M | $0 | $837K |
| 2011 | 1,242 | $107M | $85,973 | $8.0M | — | $894K |
| 2010 | 1,251 | $101M | $80,476 | $4.7M | $0 | $308K |
| 2009 | 1,286 | $90.8M | $70,593 | $7.8M | $0 | $388K |
Years in which the plan filed the full Form 5500 with 100 or more participants, from 2009. Plan year is the year in which the plan year began.
Statement for the year
- Net assets, beginning of year$147,478,753
- Employer contributions$2,000,000
- Participant contributions—
- Rollovers and other contributions—
- Total contributions$2,000,000
- Total income, including investment results$14,055,176
- Benefits paid$7,851,718
- Administrative expenses$944,214
- Total expenses$8,795,932
- Net income$5,259,244
- Net transfers$0
- Net assets, end of year$152,737,997
Participants
- Active participants240
- Retired or separated, receiving benefits273
- Retired or separated, entitled to future benefits95
- Total participants, end of year658
Fees and service providers
| Organisation | Services reported | Direct | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton & Company | Investment advisory (plan) | $224,128 | $0 |
| Income Research and Management | Investment management | $179,144 | $0 |
| Mercer | Actuarial | $178,336 | $0 |
| Cooke & Bieler LP | Investment management | $85,592 | $0 |
| Edgewood Management LLC | Investment management | $85,494 | $0 |
| Johnston Asset Management Corp. | Investment management | $83,497 | $0 |
| PNC Bank, National Association | Trustee (bank, trust company, or similar financial institution) | $40,857 | $0 |
Schedule C, Part I line 2: providers that received $5,000 or more, with the form's own service codes. Individuals named on Schedule C (plan employees, individual trustees) are never shown and their compensation is excluded. Eligible indirect compensation disclosed by formula carries no dollar amount. See how to read Schedule C fees.
Administrative expenses on Schedule H
- Investment advisory and management fees$657,856
- Actuarial fees$178,336
- Other administrative expenses$67,165
- Contract administrator fees$40,857
- Total administrative expenses$944,214
Investment structure
Assets at year end by Schedule H category. The form shows the kind of vehicle holding the money, not the funds on the menu.
- U.S. Government securities$55.4M · 36.1%
- Corporate debt instruments$46.7M · 30.4%
- Corporate stocks$33.9M · 22.1%
- Registered investment companies (mutual funds)$16.4M · 10.6%
- Receivables$1.0M · 0.7%
- Other investments$178K · 0.1%
Audit and compliance answers, as filed
- Accountant's opinionUnmodified (unqualified)
- Audit scope limited under ERISA section 103(a)(3)(C)Yes
- Accounting firmCBIZ CPAS P.C.
- Participant contributions reported as transmitted lateNo
- Covered by a fidelity bondYes, $5,000,000
- Blackout period during the year—
These are the plan administrator's own answers on Schedule H, Part IV. A reported late transmittal is the filer's disclosure of a timing lapse, usually corrected through the Department of Labor's voluntary program; the amount is the total involved, not a loss.
Plan characteristics
1ABenefits are primarily pay related1BBenefits are primarily flat dollar (includes dollars per year of service)1CCash balance or similar plan1ECode section 401(h) arrangement3HPlan sponsor(s) is (are) a member(s) of a controlled group
Codes entered on Form 5500 line 8a, with the labels from the official instructions. Business code 331200: Steel Product Mfg from Purchased Steel.
Other plans of Wheatland Tube, LLC
| Plan | Participants | Net assets |
|---|---|---|
| Zekelman Industries Employees 401(k) and Pension Plan | 2,654 | $223M |
| Zekelman Industries Collectively Bargained Employees 401(k) Plan | 1,197 | $137M |
| Employees Pension Plan for Sharon Tube Company | 295 | $86.0M |
Similar plans in Illinois
| Plan | Sponsor | Participants | Net assets | Per participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexco Pension Plan | Flexible Steel Lacing Company | 673 | $80.4M | $119,536 |
| Scholle Corporation Employees' Retirement Plan | Sig US LLC | 638 | $43.9M | $68,834 |
| Stove, Furnace, Allied Appliance, and Enamel Workers Union Pension Plan | Trustees of the Stove,furnace,appliance,& Enamel Workers Pension Plan | 674 | $12.5M | $18,565 |
| Titan Tire Corporation Employees' Pension Plan | Titan Tire Corporation | 634 | $48.3M | $76,188 |
| Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC Pension Plan | Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC | 771 | $48.5M | $62,876 |
| Dometic Corporation Pension Plan | Dometic Corporation | 552 | $28.7M | $52,012 |
Defined benefit plans in manufacturing closest in size.
Questions and answers
How big is John Maneely Company Pension Plan?
658 participants at the end of the plan year ending 28 Feb 2025, of whom 240 were active employees, with net assets of $152,737,997. Among defined benefit plans that places it in the 500 to 999 participants band, which held 873 plans in plan year 2024.
What does Wheatland Tube, LLC contribute per participant?
The filing reports $2,000,000 in employer contributions for the year, which is $8,333 per active participant; the median for plans of the same type and size was $10,758 in plan year 2024. Form 5500 reports the total only. It does not state the match formula, and the per-participant figure is an average, not any one person's contribution.
What fees does the plan pay and how do they compare?
Schedule C reports $877,048 in compensation to service provider organisations, $1,333 per participant or 0.57% of net assets. The same-size median among plans reporting any Schedule C compensation was $377 per participant. Administrative expenses on Schedule H were $944,214. Investment costs deducted inside mutual funds and other pooled vehicles are not itemised on Form 5500, so these figures are a floor rather than a full cost.
Who runs the plan?
The sponsor is Wheatland Tube, LLC. Investment advisory or management: Hamilton & Company, Income Research and Management and Cooke & Bieler LP. Trustee or custodian: PNC Bank, National Association. The financial statements were audited by CBIZ CPAS P.C.. Form 5500 also names the plan administrator's signer and other individuals; this site publishes organisations only.
Was the audit opinion unqualified?
The filing reports an unmodified (unqualified) opinion from a limited-scope audit, in which the accountant did not audit investment information certified by a bank or insurance company. Unmodified (formerly "unqualified") is the standard clean opinion.
How current is this, and does it show my balance?
This is the Form 5500 for the plan year 1 Mar 2024 to 28 Feb 2025, received by the Department of Labor on 11 Dec 2025. Filings are due seven months after the plan year ends, or nine and a half with an extension, so the public record always runs a year or more behind. It contains plan-level totals only: no individual balances, contributions or names of participants exist in the data.
Provenance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Form 5500 research files (Form 5500, Schedule H, Schedule C) for plan years 2009 to 2025, public domain, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. This page shows the latest filing on record for EIN 23-1327437, plan 011, received 11 Dec 2025; an amended filing replaces it at the next build. Medians and percentiles are computed by this site; see the methodology. Report an error through corrections.