2017-2018 McLarens Benefit Guide

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McLarens Defined ContribuƟon 401(k) ReƟrement Plan
Overview
McLarens Defined contribuƟon 401(k) Plan has been adopted to provide you with the opportunity
to save for reƟrement on a tax-advantaged basis. As a parƟcipant in the 401(k) plan, you may elect
to contribute a porƟon of your compensaƟon to the plan on a pre-tax or an aŌer tax ROTH basis.
Eligibility
New Hires are eligible for parƟcipaƟon in the 401(k) and applicable company matching funds on
the first day of the bi-weekly pay period following compleƟon of 30 days employment, provided
they are at least eighteen (18) years of age, and are employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours
per week for longer than six months.
AutomaƟc Enrollment and
AutomaƟc Increase
New Hires are automaƟcally enrolled at a deferral rate of 3%, unless they elect a different rate by
compleƟng the on-line 401(k) enrollment through the T Rowe Price website:
no later than 30 days aŌer their employment start date. A person may
enroll at a higher rate than 3%, and may also elect a zero percent contribuƟon rate in order to
waive the automaƟc enrollment. If you are automaƟcally enrolled at 3% or you enroll for an
amount less than 6%, each January 1 your contribuƟon rate will automaƟcally increase by 1% unƟl
your contribuƟon rate reaches 6%. You may opt out of auto increase or enroll for a different per-
cent or for a different effecƟve date on the T. Rowe Price website.
Employee deferral rate changes
Following the New Hire enrollment period, effecƟve September 1, 2016 you may make changes in
your deferral rate at any Ɵme and they will be effecƟve the first day of the next feasible pay period
following your entry of the change on the T Rowe Price website.
Employee ContribuƟon Limits
Currently you may contribute up to 75% of your base earnings up to the maximum contribution
allowed by the IRS. The 201ϳ IRS maximum is $18,000, unless you are over age 50 and eligible for an
addiƟonal catch-up contribuƟon of $6,000 for a total of $24,000. The limit in the McLarens plan will
automaƟcally be updated each Ɵme the IRS changes the maximum amounts. If you are classified as
a highly compensated employee, you may have addiƟonal limits or may receive a parƟal refund aŌer
year end tesƟng is performed.
Company Match
McLarens provides a discretionary match and for 201ϳ/201ϴ will match 50% of your contribution
up to 6% of your base earnings, which provides up to a maximum company match of 3% of your
base earnings. The company match is calculated and credited to your account on a bi-weekly pay
period basis. The company match is a discretionary match and the formula for the match and
timing of payment are subject to change at the Company's discretion.
VesƟng Schedule
There is currently a graduated vesƟng schedule on the company match with 50% vesƟng aŌer com-
pleƟon of 2 years of service, 75% vesƟng aŌer compleƟon of 3 years of service, and 100% vesƟng
aŌer compleƟon of 4 years of service. You are always 100% vested in your contribuƟons and any
funds you rollover to the plan from a previous employer’s plan.
Loans
A parƟcipant is permiƩed to take a loan from their 401(k) account and repay themselves. The maxi-
mum amount that can be borrowed is 50% of the vested account balance up to a maximum of
$50,000. The interest rate is established periodically and generally is 2 percentage points above
the Prime rate. As ŽĨ :ƵŶĞ 201ϳ that rate ŝƐ ϲ.Ϯ5%. A maximum of two (2) loans are permitted to
be outstanding at the same time. Repayment terms vary based on the purpose of the loan. A gen-
eral purpose loan has a maximum maturity period of five (5) years, and if used for the purchase of a
principal residence, the maximum maturity period is fifteen (15) years.
Record Keeper & Investment OpƟons
The record keeper for the McLarens 401(k) plan as of September 1, 2016 is T. Rowe Price and they
provide the investment choices available to you. Once you register for the T. Rowe Price website,
and set up your account, you will be able to enroll in the 401(k), select your contribuƟon rate, and
make investment elecƟons. If you do not make an investment elecƟon on the T. Rowe Price web-
site, the Qualified Default Investment Account as designated by the Company will be applied. As of
September 201ϳ the Company has designated the appropriate T. Rowe Price Target Date Fund clos-
est to the assumed reƟrement age of 65 based on your birthdate.
Enrollment process
You enroll by registering on the T. Rowe Price website or calling 1-800-922-
9945 between 7 am and 10 pm Eastern time. The McLarens 401(k) plan number is 106030.
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