Employers › Nordson Corporation 28601 Clemens Road Westlake Ohio 44145 › plan 002
Recordkeeping fees per participant · Nordson Employees' Savings Trust Plan · plan year 2024
$36.09
Higher than 31% of the 1,697 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $158,847 / 4,402
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
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 2025-10-13.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$55.39
Higher than 37% of the 2,324 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $243,811 / 4,402
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
Administrative expenses per participant
$71.90
Higher than 38% of the 2,405 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $316,486 / 4,402
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.043%
Higher than 28% of the 2,407 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $316,486 / $732,913,398
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
Employer contributions per participant
$2,703
Higher than 42% of the 2,457 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $11,897,246 / 4,402
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
Employer share of total contributions
28.7%
Higher than 42% of the 2,459 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $11,897,246 / $41,497,550
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2H partially participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3H controlled-group sponsor · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | NORDSON CORPORATION | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Plan name | NORDSON EMPLOYEES' SAVINGS TRUST PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 34-0590250 / 002 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Sponsor location | WESTLAKE, OH | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Industry (business code) | 333200, Manufacturing | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Filing received | 2025-10-13 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 5,674 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Active participants | 3,133 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Participants, end of year | 4,554 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Participants with an account balance | 4,402 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $761,357,301 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Total assets, end of year | $732,913,398 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Net assets, end of year | $732,913,398 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Total income | $98,735,052 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Net income | $-58,475,513 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Employer contributions | $11,897,246 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Participant contributions | $26,753,912 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $2,846,392 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Total contributions | $41,497,550 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Benefit payments | $156,558,661 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $157,210,565 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Total administrative expenses | $316,486 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Contract administrator fees | $2,700 | Schedule H, line 2i(2); CONTRACT_ADMIN_FEES_AMT pos 106; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $158,847 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $72,675 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $243,811 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $383,341,689 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Held in mutual funds | $171,321,148 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
| Independent auditor | MEADEN & MOORE, LTD. | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HANCOCK TRUST COMPANY, LLC | 71 Securities brokerage commissions and fees | $135,015 | yes | |
| NORDSON CORPORATION | PLAN SPONSOR | 14 Plan administrator; 50 Direct payment from the plan | $82,264 | no |
| MERCER INVESTMENTS | 27 Investment advisory (plan) | $72,675 | no | |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INST OPERATIONrecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 37 Participant loan processing; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 65 Account maintenance fees | $26,532 | yes |
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 20251013114154NAL0000547395003, received 2025-10-13.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $761,357,301 | $732,913,398 | -3.7% |
| Participants with a balance | 5,341 | 4,402 | -17.6% |
| Administrative expenses | $396,630 | $316,486 | -20.2% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | $64.96 | $36.09 | -44.4% |
| Employer contributions | $11,811,069 | $11,897,246 | 0.7% |
Prior filing 20240927145432NAL0001360115002, received 2024-09-27; the plan years are contiguous.