401k Plan data: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN plan

THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 401k Plan overview

Plan Name	THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN
Plan identification number	001

THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN Benefits

401k Plan Type	Defined Benefit Pension
Plan Features/Benefits	Benefits are primarily pay related Covered by PBGC - Plan is covered under the PBGC insurance program (see ERISA section 4021). Plan sponsor(s) is (are) a member(s) of a controlled group (Code sections 414(b), (c), or (m)).

401k Sponsoring company profile

THE ANDERSON GROUP, INC. has sponsored the creation of one or more 401k plans.

Company Name: THE ANDERSON GROUP, INC.

Employer identification number (EIN): 510332265

NAIC Classification: 332900

Form 5500 Filing Information

Submission information for form 5500 for 401k plan THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN

Plan id# Filing Submission Date Name of Administrator Date Administrator Signed Name of Company Sponsor Date Sponsor Signed
001 2012-01-01 SCOTT BRANNAN
001 2011-01-01 RICHARD KERSHNER
001 2010-01-01 RICHARD KERSHNER

Plan id#	Filing Submission Date	Name of Administrator
001	2012-01-01	SCOTT BRANNAN
001	2011-01-01	RICHARD KERSHNER
001	2010-01-01	RICHARD KERSHNER

Plan Statistics for THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN

401k plan membership statisitcs for THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN

Measure Date Value
2012: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2012 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2012-01-01 3,591
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2012-01-01 0
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2012-01-01 0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2012-01-01 0
Total of all active and inactive participants 2012-01-01 0
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2012-01-01 0
Total participants 2012-01-01 0
Number of participants with account balances 2012-01-01 0
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2012-01-01 0
2011: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2011 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2011-01-01 3,650
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2011-01-01 641
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2011-01-01 1,639
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2011-01-01 992
Total of all active and inactive participants 2011-01-01 3,272
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2011-01-01 319
Total participants 2011-01-01 3,591
2010: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2010 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year 2010-01-01 3,712
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500 2010-01-01 699
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits 2010-01-01 1,622
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 2010-01-01 971
Total of all active and inactive participants 2010-01-01 3,292
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 2010-01-01 358
Total participants 2010-01-01 3,650
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 2010-01-01 0

Measure	Date	Value
2012: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2012 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2012-01-01	3,591
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2012-01-01	0
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2012-01-01	0
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2012-01-01	0
Total of all active and inactive participants	2012-01-01	0
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2012-01-01	0
Total participants	2012-01-01	0
Number of participants with account balances	2012-01-01	0
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2012-01-01	0
2011: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2011 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2011-01-01	3,650
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2011-01-01	641
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2011-01-01	1,639
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2011-01-01	992
Total of all active and inactive participants	2011-01-01	3,272
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2011-01-01	319
Total participants	2011-01-01	3,591
2010: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2010 401k membership
Total participants, beginning-of-year	2010-01-01	3,712
Total number of active participants reported on line 7a of the Form 5500	2010-01-01	699
Number of retired or separated participants receiving benefits	2010-01-01	1,622
Number of other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits	2010-01-01	971
Total of all active and inactive participants	2010-01-01	3,292
Number of deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits	2010-01-01	358
Total participants	2010-01-01	3,650
Participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested	2010-01-01	0

Financial Data on THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN

Measure	Date	Value
2012 : THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2012 401k financial data
Total unrealized appreciation/depreciation of assets	2012-12-31	$0
Total transfer of assets from this plan	2012-12-31	$149,914,284
Total liabilities at end of year (benefit claims payable, operating payabales, acquisition indebtedness and other liabilities)	2012-12-31	$0
Total liabilities at beginning of year (benefit claims payable, operating payabales, acquisition indebtedness and other liabilities)	2012-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources (including contributions)	2012-12-31	$22,008,174
Total loss/gain on sale of assets	2012-12-31	$0
Total of all expenses incurred	2012-12-31	$13,074,070
Benefit payments and payments to participlants,beneficiaries,insurance carriers and others	2012-12-31	$12,131,802
Total contributions o plan (from employers,participants, others, non cash contrinutions)	2012-12-31	$3,748,244
Value of total assets at end of year	2012-12-31	$0
Value of total assets at beginning of year	2012-12-31	$140,980,180
Total of administrative expenses incurred including professional, contract, advisory and management fees	2012-12-31	$942,268
Total interest from all sources	2012-12-31	$70,795
Total dividends received (eg from common stock, registered investment company shares)	2012-12-31	$0
Has a resolution to terminate the plan been adopted during the plan year or any prior plan year	2012-12-31	Yes
Value of any plan assets that reverted to the employer resulting from resoluton to terminate the plan	2012-12-31	$0
Administrative expenses professional fees incurred	2012-12-31	$548,815
Was this plan covered by a fidelity bond	2012-12-31	Yes
Value of fidelity bond cover	2012-12-31	$15,000,000
Total value of distributions paid in property other than in cash, annuity contracts, or publicly traded employer securities	2012-12-31	$0
Were there any nonexempt tranactions with any party-in-interest	2012-12-31	No
Value of other receiveables (less allowance for doubtful accounts) at end of year	2012-12-31	$0
Value of other receiveables (less allowance for doubtful accounts) at beginning of year	2012-12-31	$68
Administrative expenses (other) incurred	2012-12-31	$393,453
Did the receive any noncash contributions whose value was neither redily determinable on an established market nor set by an independent third party appraiser	2012-12-31	No
Value of net income/loss	2012-12-31	$8,934,104
Value of net assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2012-12-31	$0
Value of net assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2012-12-31	$140,980,180
Did the plan have a loss casued by fraud or dishonesty (regardless whether reimbursed by fidelity bond)	2012-12-31	No
Were any loans by the plan or fixed income obligations due to the plan in default	2012-12-31	No
Were any leases to which the plan was party in default or uncollectible	2012-12-31	No
Interest earned on other investments	2012-12-31	$70,795
Value of interest in common/collective trusts at end of year	2012-12-31	$0
Value of interest in common/collective trusts at beginning of year	2012-12-31	$137,578,960
Net investment gain or loss from common/collective trusts	2012-12-31	$18,189,135
Were any plan transactions or series of transactions in excess of 5% of the current value of the plan assets	2012-12-31	Yes
Was there a failure to transmit to the plan any participant contributions	2012-12-31	No
Has the plan failed to provide any benefit when due under the plan	2012-12-31	No
Contributions received in cash from employer	2012-12-31	$3,748,244
Employer contributions (assets) at end of year	2012-12-31	$0
Employer contributions (assets) at beginning of year	2012-12-31	$3,401,152
Benefit payments and payments to provide benefits directly to participlants or beneficiaries including direct rollovers	2012-12-31	$12,131,802
Did the plan have assets held for investment	2012-12-31	No
Did the plan hold any assets whose current value was neither redily determinable on an established market nor set by an independent third party appraiser	2012-12-31	No
Were all the plan assets eitehr distributed to particpants/beneficiaries, transferred to another plan or brought under the control of the PBGC	2012-12-31	Yes
Accountant perfomed limited scope audit pursuant to 29 CFR 2520.103-8 and/or 103-12(d)	2012-12-31	Yes
Opinion of an independent qualified public accountant for this plan	2012-12-31	Disclaimer
Accountancy firm name	2012-12-31	BDO USA, LLP
Accountancy firm EIN	2012-12-31	135381590
2011 : THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2011 401k financial data
Total unrealized appreciation/depreciation of assets	2011-12-31	$0
Total liabilities at end of year (benefit claims payable, operating payabales, acquisition indebtedness and other liabilities)	2011-12-31	$0
Total liabilities at beginning of year (benefit claims payable, operating payabales, acquisition indebtedness and other liabilities)	2011-12-31	$0
Total income from all sources (including contributions)	2011-12-31	$20,949,749
Total loss/gain on sale of assets	2011-12-31	$0
Total of all expenses incurred	2011-12-31	$12,723,704
Benefit payments and payments to participlants,beneficiaries,insurance carriers and others	2011-12-31	$11,764,640
Total contributions o plan (from employers,participants, others, non cash contrinutions)	2011-12-31	$7,187,608
Value of total assets at end of year	2011-12-31	$140,980,180
Value of total assets at beginning of year	2011-12-31	$132,754,135
Total of administrative expenses incurred including professional, contract, advisory and management fees	2011-12-31	$959,064
Total interest from all sources	2011-12-31	$79,402
Total dividends received (eg from common stock, registered investment company shares)	2011-12-31	$0
Has a resolution to terminate the plan been adopted during the plan year or any prior plan year	2011-12-31	No
Administrative expenses professional fees incurred	2011-12-31	$540,821
Was this plan covered by a fidelity bond	2011-12-31	Yes
Value of fidelity bond cover	2011-12-31	$1,500,000
Were there any nonexempt tranactions with any party-in-interest	2011-12-31	No
Value of other receiveables (less allowance for doubtful accounts) at end of year	2011-12-31	$68
Value of other receiveables (less allowance for doubtful accounts) at beginning of year	2011-12-31	$203
Administrative expenses (other) incurred	2011-12-31	$418,243
Did the receive any noncash contributions whose value was neither redily determinable on an established market nor set by an independent third party appraiser	2011-12-31	No
Value of net income/loss	2011-12-31	$8,226,045
Value of net assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2011-12-31	$140,980,180
Value of net assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2011-12-31	$132,754,135
Did the plan have a loss casued by fraud or dishonesty (regardless whether reimbursed by fidelity bond)	2011-12-31	No
Were any loans by the plan or fixed income obligations due to the plan in default	2011-12-31	No
Were any leases to which the plan was party in default or uncollectible	2011-12-31	No
Income. Interest from US Government securities	2011-12-31	$79,402
Value of interest in common/collective trusts at end of year	2011-12-31	$137,578,960
Value of interest in common/collective trusts at beginning of year	2011-12-31	$129,297,533
Net investment gain or loss from common/collective trusts	2011-12-31	$13,682,739
Were any plan transactions or series of transactions in excess of 5% of the current value of the plan assets	2011-12-31	Yes
Was there a failure to transmit to the plan any participant contributions	2011-12-31	No
Has the plan failed to provide any benefit when due under the plan	2011-12-31	No
Contributions received in cash from employer	2011-12-31	$7,187,608
Employer contributions (assets) at end of year	2011-12-31	$3,401,152
Employer contributions (assets) at beginning of year	2011-12-31	$3,456,399
Benefit payments and payments to provide benefits directly to participlants or beneficiaries including direct rollovers	2011-12-31	$11,764,640
Did the plan have assets held for investment	2011-12-31	Yes
Did the plan hold any assets whose current value was neither redily determinable on an established market nor set by an independent third party appraiser	2011-12-31	No
Were all the plan assets eitehr distributed to particpants/beneficiaries, transferred to another plan or brought under the control of the PBGC	2011-12-31	No
Accountant perfomed limited scope audit pursuant to 29 CFR 2520.103-8 and/or 103-12(d)	2011-12-31	Yes
Opinion of an independent qualified public accountant for this plan	2011-12-31	Disclaimer
Accountancy firm name	2011-12-31	BDO USA, LLP
Accountancy firm EIN	2011-12-31	135381590
2010 : THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2010 401k financial data
Total unrealized appreciation/depreciation of assets	2010-12-31	$0
Total transfer of assets from this plan	2010-12-31	$470,642
Total liabilities at end of year (benefit claims payable, operating payabales, acquisition indebtedness and other liabilities)	2010-12-31	$0
Total liabilities at beginning of year (benefit claims payable, operating payabales, acquisition indebtedness and other liabilities)	2010-12-31	$142,149
Total income from all sources (including contributions)	2010-12-31	$22,546,446
Total loss/gain on sale of assets	2010-12-31	$4,737,280
Total of all expenses incurred	2010-12-31	$11,996,337
Benefit payments and payments to participlants,beneficiaries,insurance carriers and others	2010-12-31	$11,445,172
Total contributions o plan (from employers,participants, others, non cash contrinutions)	2010-12-31	$5,449,596
Value of total assets at end of year	2010-12-31	$132,754,135
Value of total assets at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$122,816,817
Total of administrative expenses incurred including professional, contract, advisory and management fees	2010-12-31	$551,165
Total interest from all sources	2010-12-31	$341,017
Total dividends received (eg from common stock, registered investment company shares)	2010-12-31	$0
Has a resolution to terminate the plan been adopted during the plan year or any prior plan year	2010-12-31	No
Administrative expenses professional fees incurred	2010-12-31	$99,300
Was this plan covered by a fidelity bond	2010-12-31	Yes
Value of fidelity bond cover	2010-12-31	$500,000
Were there any nonexempt tranactions with any party-in-interest	2010-12-31	No
Value of other receiveables (less allowance for doubtful accounts) at end of year	2010-12-31	$203
Value of other receiveables (less allowance for doubtful accounts) at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$342,730
Other liabilities (not benefit claims, operating payabales oe acquisition indebtedness) at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$142,149
Administrative expenses (other) incurred	2010-12-31	$451,865
Did the receive any noncash contributions whose value was neither redily determinable on an established market nor set by an independent third party appraiser	2010-12-31	No
Value of net income/loss	2010-12-31	$10,550,109
Value of net assets at end of year (total assets less liabilities)	2010-12-31	$132,754,135
Value of net assets at beginning of year (total assets less liabilities)	2010-12-31	$122,674,668
Did the plan have a loss casued by fraud or dishonesty (regardless whether reimbursed by fidelity bond)	2010-12-31	No
Were any loans by the plan or fixed income obligations due to the plan in default	2010-12-31	No
Were any leases to which the plan was party in default or uncollectible	2010-12-31	No
Income. Interest from US Government securities	2010-12-31	$341,018
Value of interest in common/collective trusts at end of year	2010-12-31	$129,297,533
Value of interest in common/collective trusts at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$91,603,948
Interest earned from interest bearing cash (including money market accounts and certificates of deposit)	2010-12-31	$-1
Asset value of US Government securities at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$30,342,526
Net investment gain or loss from common/collective trusts	2010-12-31	$12,018,553
Were any plan transactions or series of transactions in excess of 5% of the current value of the plan assets	2010-12-31	Yes
Was there a failure to transmit to the plan any participant contributions	2010-12-31	No
Has the plan failed to provide any benefit when due under the plan	2010-12-31	No
Contributions received in cash from employer	2010-12-31	$5,449,596
Employer contributions (assets) at end of year	2010-12-31	$3,456,399
Employer contributions (assets) at beginning of year	2010-12-31	$527,613
Benefit payments and payments to provide benefits directly to participlants or beneficiaries including direct rollovers	2010-12-31	$11,445,172
Did the plan have assets held for investment	2010-12-31	Yes
Did the plan hold any assets whose current value was neither redily determinable on an established market nor set by an independent third party appraiser	2010-12-31	No
Were all the plan assets eitehr distributed to particpants/beneficiaries, transferred to another plan or brought under the control of the PBGC	2010-12-31	No
Aggregate proceeds on sale of assets	2010-12-31	$41,277,941
Aggregate carrying amount (costs) on sale of assets	2010-12-31	$36,540,661
Accountant perfomed limited scope audit pursuant to 29 CFR 2520.103-8 and/or 103-12(d)	2010-12-31	Yes
Opinion of an independent qualified public accountant for this plan	2010-12-31	Disclaimer
Accountancy firm name	2010-12-31	BDO USA, LLP
Accountancy firm EIN	2010-12-31	135381590

Form 5500 Responses for THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN

2012: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2012 form 5500 responses
2012-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2012-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2012-01-01	This submission is the final filing	Yes
2012-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2012-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	Yes
2012-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2012-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2011: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2011 form 5500 responses
2011-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2011-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2011-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2011-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2011-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	Yes
2011-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2011-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes
2010: THE ESAB-HOWDEN PENSION PLAN 2010 form 5500 responses
2010-01-01	Type of plan entity	Single employer plan
2010-01-01	Submission has been amended	No
2010-01-01	This submission is the final filing	No
2010-01-01	This return/report is a short plan year return/report (less than 12 months)	No
2010-01-01	Plan is a collectively bargained plan	Yes
2010-01-01	Plan funding arrangement – Trust	Yes
2010-01-01	Plan benefit arrangement - Trust	Yes

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Company Name:	THE ANDERSON GROUP, INC.
Employer identification number (EIN):	510332265
NAIC Classification:	332900