Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Merck & Co., INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 221918501
- Sponsor Address: 126 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE, RAHWAY, NJ, 07065
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 29,178
- Total Assets: $15.0B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,178 | $15.0B | $209.2M | $648.2M |
| 2023 | 27,956 | $13.4B | $192.9M | $570.1M |
| 2022 | 26,850 | $11.5B | $169.2M | $518.4M |
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 | NONE | $123,978 | — | $123,978 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL — NONE
- PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $123,978
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.001% 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 | $123,978 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $389,410 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $485,996 | — | — | — | — |