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Recordkeeping fees per participant · Linde Retirement Savings Plan · plan year 2024
$32.90
Higher than 48% of the 790 plans over $1B that report it.
= $526,325 / 15,998
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans over $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 2025-09-25.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$41.71
Higher than 45% of the 1,045 plans over $1B that report it.
= $667,282 / 15,998
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
Administrative expenses per participant
$45.55
Higher than 26% of the 1,076 plans over $1B that report it.
= $728,782 / 15,998
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.025%
Higher than 24% of the 1,076 plans over $1B that report it.
= $728,782 / $2,943,731,962
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
Employer contributions per participant
$2,976
Higher than 38% of the 1,135 plans over $1B that report it.
= $47,609,772 / 15,998
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
Employer share of total contributions
29.9%
Higher than 39% of the 1,135 plans over $1B that report it.
= $47,609,772 / $159,117,096
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
Plan terms are described in Linde Inc.'s SEC filings: Form 11-K filed 2018-06-22 and Form 10-K filed 2018-02-28. No term could be quoted from them with the required precision.
2A age/service-weighted · 2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2O ESOP-related feature · 2R participant brokerage window · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3H controlled-group sponsor · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | LINDE INC. | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Plan name | LINDE RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 06-1249050 / 334 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Sponsor location | DANBURY, CT | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Industry (business code) | 325100, Manufacturing | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Filing received | 2025-09-25 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 16,429 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Active participants | 11,323 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Participants, end of year | 16,219 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Participants with an account balance | 15,998 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $2,787,445,025 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Total assets, end of year | $2,943,731,962 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Net assets, end of year | $2,943,720,783 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Total income | $461,102,846 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Net income | $156,283,629 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Employer contributions | $47,609,772 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Participant contributions | $98,852,446 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $12,654,878 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Total contributions | $159,117,096 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Benefit payments | $303,881,167 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $304,819,217 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Total administrative expenses | $728,782 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Contract administrator fees | $5,700 | Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $526,325 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| IQPA audit fees | $42,525 | Schedule H, line 2i(4); IQPA_AUDIT_FEES_AMT pos 161; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $61,500 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $667,282 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Held in master trusts | $0 | Schedule H, line 1c(11) col (b); INT_MASTER_TR_EOY_AMT pos 53; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $2,098,336,958 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Held in mutual funds | $59,584,006 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
| Independent auditor | COHNREZNICK LLP | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONALrecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 25 Trustee (directed); 37 Participant loan processing; 60 Sub-transfer agency fees; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 65 Account maintenance fees; 71 Securities brokerage commissions and fees | $542,231 | yes |
| INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT CONSULTING | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 27 Investment advisory (plan) | $61,500 | no |
| GROOM LAW GROUP, CHARTERED | ATTORNEY/LEGAL | 29 Legal | $52,438 | no |
| COHNREZNICK | ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR | 10 Accounting (including auditing) | $42,525 | no |
| OMNIPRINT | OTHER SERVICES | 49 Other services | $21,468 | no |
| QDRO CONSULTANTS | CONSULTANT | 16 Consulting (general) | $5,700 | 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 20250925093801NAL0009021184001, received 2025-09-25.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $2,787,445,025 | $2,943,731,962 | 5.6% |
| Participants with a balance | 16,148 | 15,998 | -0.9% |
| Administrative expenses | $678,218 | $728,782 | 7.5% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | $32.04 | $32.90 | 2.7% |
| Employer contributions | $44,333,153 | $47,609,772 | 7.4% |
Prior filing 20241003113948NAL0004838963001, received 2024-10-03; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: LINDE INC.; SEC registrant: LINDE INC (CIK 884905, matched by EIN).