Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Linde INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 061249050
- Sponsor Address: 10 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, DANBURY, CT, 068106268
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 11,323
- Total Assets: $2.9B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: Yes
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,323 | $2.9B | $47.6M | $98.9M |
| 2023 | 11,201 | $2.8B | $44.3M | $91.2M |
| 2022 | 10,671 | $2.4B | $40.4M | $84.0M |
Service Providers (Schedule C)
Vendors paid $5,000 or more for services to the plan, ranked by total compensation (direct + indirect fees).
| Provider Name | Role | Direct Compensation | Indirect Compensation | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL | RECORDKEEPER | $542,231 | — | $542,231 |
| INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT CONSULTING | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | $61,500 | — | $61,500 |
| GROOM LAW GROUP, CHARTERED | ATTORNEY/LEGAL | $52,438 | — | $52,438 |
| COHNREZNICK | ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR | $42,525 | — | $42,525 |
| COHNREZNICK LLP | Auditor | $42,525 | — | $42,525 |
| OMNIPRINT | OTHER SERVICES | $21,468 | — | $21,468 |
| QDRO CONSULTANTS | CONSULTANT | $5,700 | — | $5,700 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL — RECORDKEEPER
- GROOM LAW GROUP, CHARTERED — ATTORNEY/LEGAL
- COHNREZNICK — ACCOUNTANT/AUDITOR
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $768,387
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.026% of plan assets
Historical Administrative Expenses
Breakdown of administrative expense categories reported on Form 5500 filings.
| Year | Total Admin Expenses | Investment Mgmt Fees | Contract Admin Fees | IQPA Audit Fees | Professional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $728,782 | $61,500 | $5,700 | $42,525 | — |
| 2023 | $678,218 | $61,500 | $6,908 | $39,730 | — |
| 2022 | $855,959 | $61,500 | $720,450 | — | $74,009 |