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Recordkeeping fees per participant · Flowers Foods, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan · plan year 2024
$70.41
Higher than 77% of the 1,697 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $871,195 / 12,374
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans $250M to 1B in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-06-27.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$70.41
Higher than 54% of the 2,324 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $871,195 / 12,374
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
Administrative expenses per participant
$70.41
Higher than 36% of the 2,405 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $871,195 / 12,374
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.099%
Higher than 66% of the 2,407 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $871,195 / $882,644,422
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
Employer contributions per participant
$2,742
Higher than 43% of the 2,457 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $33,932,607 / 12,374
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
Employer share of total contributions
44.9%
Higher than 85% of the 2,459 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $33,932,607 / $75,545,340
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
Employer match
“The Company provides matching contributions generally equal to 50% of the first 1% to 6% of the participant’s elective contributions with a maximum match of 3%.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-18, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, contributions · source document
Eligibility
“These changes can be made at any time, even before the automatic deduction begins, but no sooner than 30 days prior to the eligibility date.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-18, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, eligibility · source document
Vesting
“The vesting period for the Company contributions is two years of service for basic contributions and three years of service for matching contributions.”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-18, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, vesting · source document
Automatic enrollment
“Employees are automatically enrolled in the Plan with a 3% employee contribution rate after 30 days following the completion of the”
Form 11-K filed 2026-06-18, for the year ended 2025-12-31 · plan description note, eligibility · source document
Terms quoted from the filing for the year ended 2025-12-31. Figures cover plan year 2024. The plan document governs.
2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3F · 3H controlled-group sponsor · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | FLOWERS FOODS, INC. | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Plan name | FLOWERS FOODS, INC. 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 58-2582379 / 004 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Sponsor location | THOMASVILLE, GA | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Industry (business code) | 311800, Manufacturing | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Filing received | 2025-06-27 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 11,760 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Active participants | 10,520 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Participants, end of year | 12,917 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Participants with an account balance | 12,374 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $818,097,254 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Total assets, end of year | $882,644,422 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Net assets, end of year | $882,644,422 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Total income | $179,612,392 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Net income | $62,319,418 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Employer contributions | $33,932,607 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Participant contributions | $39,023,886 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $2,588,847 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Total contributions | $75,545,340 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Benefit payments | $116,421,779 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $117,292,974 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Total administrative expenses | $871,195 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Contract administrator fees | $0 | Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $871,195 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| IQPA audit fees | $0 | Schedule H, line 2i(4); IQPA_AUDIT_FEES_AMT pos 161; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $0 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $871,195 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Held in master trusts | $0 | Schedule H, line 1c(11) col (b); INT_MASTER_TR_EOY_AMT pos 53; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $535,655,589 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Held in mutual funds | $289,902,003 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
| Independent auditor | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS, LLP | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY Orecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 64 Recordkeeping fees | $871,195 | yes |
| EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | INVESTMENT MGMT | 28 Investment management | $0 | no |
Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20250627081622NAL0009587121001, received 2025-06-27.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $818,097,254 | $882,644,422 | 7.9% |
| Participants with a balance | 11,756 | 12,374 | 5.3% |
| Administrative expenses | $806,936 | $871,195 | 8.0% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | $68.64 | $70.41 | 2.6% |
| Employer contributions | $31,840,664 | $33,932,607 | 6.6% |
Prior filing 20240626135709NAL0008724337001, received 2024-06-26; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: FLOWERS FOODS, INC.; SEC registrant: FLOWERS FOODS INC (CIK 1128928, matched by EIN; display name from the Form 11-K cover).