Beyond the Basics: The Beauty of ESOPs, with Bill Merten

When they launch a business, most founders don’t have selling on the top of their mind. But when it comes time to consider the future – for themselves, the company, and employees – an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) can be a win-win.“A lot of founders would say, ‘I'm not ready to sell the company.’ But the beauty about the ESOP is that it can create a market for the sale of your shares … and you control the timing,” explains Bill Merten, a partner in Krieg DeVault’s ESOP Practice. In breaking down that beauty with Krieg DeVault colleague and host George Lepeniotis, Bill outlines the flexibility and financial benefits of ESOPs versus traditional sale options like private equity or strategic buyers. He describes the unique advantages to employee beneficiaries as well as founders and details how an ESOP is structured and financed.Connect and Learn More☑️ Bill Merten | LinkedIn☑️ Krieg DeVault | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram☑️ George Lepeniotis | LinkedIn☑️ Krieg DeVault | LinkedIn | X | Facebook | Instagram☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music