Liquidity and Exit Planning for Business Owners
For decades, owners of privately held companies have used Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to sell their business and unlock meaningful liquidity while preserving their legacy. Current federal and state tax laws create an environment where an ESOP might be an attractive path to align the objectives of selling shareholders, the management team, the employees and the company.
Among other benefits of employee ownership, the seller receives fair market value and favorable tax treatment on sale, the company receives tax-advantaged financing and enhanced cash flow, and the employees receive valuable retirement benefits and continued employment in a rewarding and motivational arrangement.
Common Characteristics for
Structuring a Successful ESOP Company
COMPLIMENTARY ESOP REVIEW
ESOPs are one of the most flexible and tax-advantaged mechanisms for business owners who need liquidity for part or all of their business.
A complimentary BDO ESOP Review can help determine how an ESOP may suit your exit and liquidity objectives.
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