ESOPs continue their long history as an attractive means of achieving a variety of goals for closely held business owners and their advisers. The sale of company stock to employees provides benefits for employee compensation and motivation. Also, stock sales can assist in business succession efforts and estate planning. ESOPs can raise capital on a tax-deductible basis or create shareholder liquidity on a tax-advantaged basis.
Our professionals provide valuation services can advise business owners and managers, trustees, attorneys, and others on structural and financial issues for new and existing ESOPs.