ESOPs: What They Are, Why They're Used, Benefits, Drawbacks, and Pitfalls

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In this episode of Just Compensation , Andrew E. Graw , Taryn E. Cannataro , and Zachary Bocian discuss ESOPs, employee stock ownership plans. The conversation covers the tax and non-tax benefits of ESOPs, and how ESOPs can be used by shareholders of closely-held companies to diversify all or some of their equity in the company. Speakers: Andrew E. Graw , Partner and Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Taryn E. Cannataro , Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Zachary Bocian , Associate, Executive Compensation

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