Eight Varied Decisions; Eight Different Experiences.
How GAWDA Members Became ESOP Companies
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mong America’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans are a number of GAWDA member companies. Their leaders are proud of what the businesses have accomplished, pleased with how their companies have transitioned to employee ownership, enthusiastic about the benefits the organizational structure affords their businesses and their loyal employees, and happy with the outcomes for the owners, the businesses and the employees. Here are eight case studies looking at how the ESOP concept, formation, transition and administration has occurred for several GAWDA members. Each is a bit different, but they all showcase the opportunities that exist and the benefits that can be put in place from a decision to restructure a company in this way.
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