Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
Employee Stock Ownership Plans
An ESOP transaction can provide significant liquidity and tax benefits to selling shareholders while allowing for the orderly transition of company ownership to employees. Additionally, an ESOP enables sellers to retain operational control of the business and preserve the existing corporate culture. The McLean Group’s extensive ESOP advisory experience combined with its debt capital and business valuation services provides an end-to-end advisory solution for companies contemplating a transition to an ESOP.
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