Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Merck & Co., INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 221918501
- Sponsor Address: 126 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE, RAHWAY, NJ, 07065
- Plan Type: DB
- Plan Number: 003
- Total Participants: 28,038
- Total Assets: $10.1B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: No
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: No
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,038 | $10.1B | $160.0M | $0 |
| 2023 | 26,843 | $10.2B | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 25,223 | $9.6B | $420.0M | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $0
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 | $7,142,316 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $6,718,875 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $6,071,154 | — | — | — | — |