An ESOP, or employee stock ownership plan, is one of several options you may consider when selling your business. What is an ESOP, and should you consider one? In this episode of M&A Talk, we explore the ins and outs of ESOPS and help you determine whether an ESOP is the right exit path for you. You will learn how ESOPS work, whether your company is a right fit for an ESOP, how your business will be valued under an ESOP, and common multiples used to finance the transaction.

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Learn More:

• Should I use SDE or EBITDA to Value a Business?
• Additional Ways to Market Your Company for Sale

Additional Resources:

• Download a free pdf copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business
• Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal | Acquired
• Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today.

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• Selling Your Business to Your Team Through an ESOP
• How Your Employees Can Impact the Value of Your Business
• Behind the Scenes – A Founder’s Lessons from Selling 4 Businesses