California › Manufacturing › 1,000 to 4,999 participants
Form 5500 statement · plan year 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Solar Savings and Investment Plan
Sponsored by Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA
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.
Solar Savings and Investment Plan is an ESOP with a 401(k) feature sponsored by Solar Turbines Incorporated of San Diego, California. For the plan year ending 31 Dec 2025 it reported 2,519 participants, 1,855 of them active, and net assets of $549M.
Net assets came to $205,585 per participant in plan year 2024, well above the $50,295 median for defined contribution plans with 1,000 to 4,999 participants and well above the $62,303 median for defined contribution 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.
The employer contributed $9.2M during the year, or $4,963 per active participant against a same-size median of $2,045; participants contributed $11.0M and $663K arrived as rollovers and other contributions. Benefits paid out totalled $40.6M.
Schedule C lists 5 service provider organisations paid $5,000 or more, with reported compensation of $424K: $168 per participant, well above the same-size median of $82.08. Administrative expenses charged to the plan were $391K. 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 $109M in 2009 to $549M in 2025 (up 401%), and participants from 1,749 to 2,519 (up 44%).
The independent accountant's opinion on the financial statements was unmodified (unqualified).
Compared with similar plans
| Measure, plan year 2024 | This plan | Same size | Same industry | All US DC plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $205,585 | $50,295 | $62,303 | $53,102 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $5,611 | $2,045 | $2,187 | $2,175 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $126 | $82.08 | $136 | $123 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.06% | 0.17% | 0.24% | 0.26% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $115 | $82.20 | $131 | $116 |
Peer columns are medians for plan year 2024 across defined contribution plans with 100 or more participants: 1,000 to 4,999 participants (10,207 plans), manufacturing (11,377) and all US plans (63,460). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,519 | $549M | $217,858 | $9.2M | $11.0M | $424K |
| 2024 | 2,057 | $423M | $205,585 | $8.5M | $10.2M | $259K |
| 2023 | 2,047 | $375M | $183,068 | $7.6M | $9.2M | $233K |
| 2022 | 1,706 | $318M | $186,433 | $6.2M | $7.7M | $280K |
| 2021 | 1,693 | $340M | $200,717 | $5.4M | $6.7M | $249K |
| 2020 | 1,754 | $314M | $179,222 | $6.4M | $7.7M | $228K |
| 2019 | 1,827 | $284M | $155,293 | $9.3M | $9.5M | $259K |
| 2018 | 1,527 | $237M | $155,232 | $5.1M | $8.7M | $239K |
| 2017 | 1,482 | $264M | $178,084 | $4.3M | $7.3M | $213K |
| 2016 | 1,746 | $197M | $112,958 | $3.5M | $6.4M | $656K |
| 2015 | 1,559 | $169M | $108,220 | $1.7M | $7.9M | $708K |
| 2014 | 1,651 | $192M | $116,141 | $1.8M | $7.8M | $710K |
| 2013 | 1,883 | $185M | $98,066 | $1.6M | $7.5M | $567K |
| 2012 | 1,913 | $170M | $88,692 | $1.7M | $8.6M | $603K |
| 2011 | 1,881 | $160M | $84,862 | $1.6M | $8.4M | $579K |
| 2010 | 1,748 | $157M | $89,892 | $1.3M | $6.3M | $71K |
| 2009 | 1,749 | $109M | $62,605 | $1.2M | $6.1M | $54K |
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$422,888,266
- Employer contributions$9,207,241
- Participant contributions$11,022,395
- Rollovers and other contributions$662,583
- Total contributions$20,892,219
- Total income, including investment results$149,299,332
- Benefits paid$40,552,330
- Administrative expenses$390,946
- Total expenses$40,889,570
- Net income$108,409,762
- Net transfers$17,486,500
- Net assets, end of year$548,784,528
Participants
- Active participants1,855
- Retired or separated, receiving benefits10
- Retired or separated, entitled to future benefits576
- Participants with account balances2,477
- Total participants, end of year2,519
Fees and service providers
| Organisation | Services reported | Direct | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alight Financial Advisors, LLC | Investment advisory (participants); Recordkeeping and information management; Securities brokerage | $194,744 | $19,270 |
| Strategic Benefit Advisors | Contract Administrator; Consulting (general) | $96,267 | $0 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | Accounting (including auditing) | $56,500 | $0 |
| Northern Trust Company | Trustee (bank, trust company, or similar financial institution) | $28,982 | $0 |
| Pershing LLC | Shareholder servicing fees; Finders' fees/placement fees; Securities brokerage commissions and fees; Other fees | $0 | $28,611 |
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$164,275
- Contract administrator fees$96,267
- IQPA audit fees$56,500
- Recordkeeping fees$33,060
- Trustee and custodial fees$28,982
- Salaries and allowances$10,456
- Other administrative expenses$1,406
- Total administrative expenses$390,946
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.
- Master trust investment accounts$516M · 93.9%
- Other investments$21.9M · 4.0%
- Participant loans$8.1M · 1.5%
- Receivables$3.2M · 0.6%
- Cash (interest and non-interest bearing)$39K · 0.0%
Audit and compliance answers, as filed
- Accountant's opinionUnmodified (unqualified)
- Audit scope limited under ERISA section 103(a)(3)(C)No
- Accounting firmPricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Participant contributions reported as transmitted lateNo
- Covered by a fidelity bondYes, $45,000,000
- Blackout period during the yearNo
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
2FERISA section 404(c) plan2GTotal participant-directed account plan2JCode section 401(k) feature2KCode section 401(m) arrangement2OESOP other than a leveraged ESOP2RParticipant-directed brokerage accounts provided as an investment option under the plan2S401(k) plan or 403(b) plan that provides for automatic enrollment2TTotal or partial participant-directed account plan with a default investment account3FPlan sponsor(s) received services of leased employees3HPlan 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 333610: Engine, Turbine & Power Transmission Equipment Mfg.
Other plans of Solar Turbines Incorporated
| Plan | Participants | Net assets |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Turbines Incorporated Non-Contributory Retirement Plan | 2,315 | $274M |
Similar plans in California
| Plan | Sponsor | Participants | Net assets | Per participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Family Enterprises 401(k) Plan | Jackson Family Enterprises Inc. | 2,520 | $229M | $90,843 |
| Uct Retirement Savings Plan | Ultra Clean Technology Systems and Service, Inc. | 2,486 | $147M | $59,125 |
| Lisi Companies 401(k) Plan | Lisi Holding North America, Inc. | 2,566 | $143M | $55,645 |
| Osi Systems, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan | Osi Systems, Inc. | 2,458 | $307M | $124,867 |
| Tibco Software Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan | Tibco Software Inc. | 2,590 | $576M | $222,333 |
| Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. 401(k) Plan. | Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. | 2,377 | $357M | $150,367 |
Defined contribution plans in manufacturing closest in size.
Questions and answers
How big is Solar Savings and Investment Plan?
2,519 participants at the end of the plan year ending 31 Dec 2025, of whom 1,855 were active employees, with net assets of $548,784,528. Among defined contribution plans that places it in the 1,000 to 4,999 participants band, which held 10,207 plans in plan year 2024.
What does Solar Turbines Incorporated contribute per participant?
The filing reports $9,207,241 in employer contributions for the year, which is $4,963 per active participant; the median for plans of the same type and size was $2,045 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 $424,374 in compensation to service provider organisations, $168 per participant or 0.08% of net assets. The same-size median among plans reporting any Schedule C compensation was $82.08 per participant. Administrative expenses on Schedule H were $390,946. 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 Solar Turbines Incorporated. Recordkeeping or administration: Alight Financial Advisors, LLC and Strategic Benefit Advisors. Investment advisory or management: Alight Financial Advisors, LLC. Trustee or custodian: Northern Trust Company. The financial statements were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. 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. 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 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025, received by the Department of Labor on 17 Jul 2026. 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 95-3621514, plan 013, received 17 Jul 2026; 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.