ESOP

Why ESOP & Why Not

Individually Structured, a Superior Strategy. The ESOP Advantage Puts You in Charge.

100%
Loan P&I tax deductible
You
Control the percent sold
Your
Terms on your schedule
Zero
Federal tax on S-Corp ESOP

Why ESOP?

The ESOP Advantage Puts You in Charge.

Unlike a traditional sale, an ESOP lets you set the terms. You decide how much to sell, when to exit, and who leads the company forward, all while unlocking the full value of what you've built.

Receive top dollar for your equity.
Reasonable terms that you can control.
Control the percent sold to ESOP.
Sell what you wish and still have operational control.
Receive annual income by re-investing pre-tax dollars.
Diversify your investments.
Accomplish liquidity for estate planning.
Control the sale for orderly transition.
Retire soon or years from now…you choose.
Involved in choosing the future leadership.
The loan (P&I) 100% tax deductible.
Dividends paid to reduce debt 100% deductible.
Refinance existing debt at lower rate, 100% deductible.
Company attracts, retains the best employees.
Make capital expenditures with pre-tax dollars.
Complete future mergers/acquisitions with pre-tax dollars.
Roll over existing qualified plans into ESOP.
Defend against a hostile takeover.

Financial Edge

The ESOP Advantage Gives Your Company a Financial Edge.

The ESOP is the only exit vehicle that lets your company pay off acquisition debt with pre-tax dollars, creating a structural financial advantage no other succession strategy can match.

The Other Side

The ESOP. Why Not?

Full disclosure motivates us to be honest: not every company is an ESOP candidate, and a poorly executed plan can be catastrophic.

Not a Proper Candidate? A Monumental Blunder.

A poorly designed, poorly implemented plan can literally kill succession and leave your company on life support. For many reasons, some companies simply are not candidates for an ESOP strategy. Therefore, choose wisely. Choose an expert who has impeccable ethics and a sterling track record, one who will not allow you to step off the cliff.

Bad Timing Is a Bad Idea.

The best laid succession plan implemented at the wrong time could end up in bankruptcy. As owner(s), your primary responsibility is to provide full disclosure of your aims, ways and means, leading to your expertly designed, custom plan at the right time.

ESOP Overview
How the ESOP works as a succession tool
ESOP Hazards
Dangers of a poorly designed plan
ESOP History
A century of legislative evolution

Take the Next Step

Let's Find Out If an ESOP Is Right for You.

Our advisors will give you an honest assessment with no pressure and no off-the-shelf solutions. Just straight answers about whether an ESOP fits your situation.

Our Process Free Assessment