Notice of Plan Status

This document is about a notice from the Soft Drink Industry�Local Union No. 744 Pension Fund regarding the plan's status under the Pension Protection Act. It informs participants that the plan has been certified as being in the "critical" or "red" zone, meaning it is projected to have a funding deficiency. The document outlines the required Rehabilitation Plan, including changes to adjustable benefits and a contribution surcharge for employers, and explains the next steps the Trustees will take to improve the plan's financial condition.