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Building Value for all Stakeholders
Employee stock ownership plans create concrete reward structures for companies, selling shareholders, and employees alike.
Who can Benefit from an ESOP?
BUSINESS OWNERS
Selling shareholders gain liquidity & asset diversification
Can defer capital gains taxes on proceeds
Maintain upside potential & a role in the company
COMPANIES
Plan sponsors receive tax deductions on sale amount
Can become income tax-free entities
Get a tool to retain & attract talent
EMPLOYEES
Employees secure a unique retirement benefit (company stock)
Earn real stake in their company
Gain workplace stability & peace of mind
What About a 100% Employee-Owned Business?
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An ESOP is an ERISA-authorized, defined contribution plan that invests in employer securities. Employee stock ownership trusts are tax-exempt entities.
As a result, an employee-owned S corporation can operate income tax-free (federal & state) in most jurisdictions.
100% ESOP-Owned S Corps can Double Their Cash Flow
compared to similar, non-ESOP S Corporations.
Interested in a Closer Look?
Since 2000, CSG Partners' nationally-recognized, investment banking team has helped private companies capitalize on the benefits of ESOPs.
Join our founder, Larry Kaplan, for a compressive introduction to ESOPs. You'll learn more about key ESOP benefits, tax efficiencies, structures, valuations, financing, and typical "good fits."
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