<prompt> Human: My company was acquired by another company and had to start a new 401K account with them. I noticed my 6 employer match was not getting deposited. I contacted HR and they said they only deposit employer match once per year in mid-feb. Is this common? It doesnt seem like the traditional vested scenario as its the same for everyone. Every other 401K I have had has been matched at the same time as my deposit. Are they just hoping to get out of paying out if someone leaves? I guess they just consider it a recurring yearly vesting.  <response>: Are they just hoping to get out of paying out if someone leaves?That, as well as giving more incentive to stay since you stand to lose your match if you leave before the deposit is made. 