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Feb. 24
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss! This month also includes a special report on Cybersecurity preparedness for ESOPs.
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Feb. 17
Allowing Loans and Technical Assistance for ESOP Buyouts of Retiring Business Owners
The U.S. Treasury Department has a new program making $10 billion in credit available to all fifty states, U.S. Territories, and Tribes for companies under 500 employees and loans up to $5 million in which ESOPs-in-formation and existing ESOPs can play a role. The program is the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) – it is not part of SBA. The $10 billion in credit is being distributed to the Governors of all fifty states.
The U.S. Treasury Department has a new program making $10 billion in credit available to all fifty states, U.S. Territories, and Tribes for companies under 500 employees and loans up to $5 million in which ESOPs-in-formation and existing ESOPs can play a role. The program is the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) – it is not part of SBA. The $10 billion in credit is being distributed to the Governors of all fifty states.
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Feb. 13
In This Issue
Page 2 Chapter Expansion
Page 3 State and Regional Chapter Council (SRCC) Meeting 2023
Page 4 Getting To Know: Roland Burdett
Page 6 Getting to Know: Tamera Edwards
Page 8 Green with Ownership
Page 9 Chapter Officers and Sponsors
Page 2 Chapter Expansion
Page 3 State and Regional Chapter Council (SRCC) Meeting 2023
Page 4 Getting To Know: Roland Burdett
Page 6 Getting to Know: Tamera Edwards
Page 8 Green with Ownership
Page 9 Chapter Officers and Sponsors
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Advocacy
Feb. 10
At The ESOP Association, we’re resolving to continue the exciting growth and accomplishments from 2022 and striving to serve our membership in new and better ways.
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Feb. 03
Second Circuit Addresses Key Pleading Requirement for Constitutional Standing in ESOP Transaction Case
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action suit involving stock overvaluation claims against an independent trustee and several officers and directors of Tharanco Group, Inc. in connection with the purchase of employer stock during the formation of the Tharanco ESOP on constitutional standing grounds in Plutzer v. Bankers Trust Co. of S. Dakota (22-561-cv, Nov. 21, 2022).
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action suit involving stock overvaluation claims against an independent trustee and several officers and directors of Tharanco Group, Inc. in connection with the purchase of employer stock during the formation of the Tharanco ESOP on constitutional standing grounds in Plutzer v. Bankers Trust Co. of S. Dakota (22-561-cv, Nov. 21, 2022).
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Jul. 30
One Step Closer for ESOPs with the Main Street Employee Ownership Act
TEA is pleased to share that recently the House of Representatives passed legislation, now heading to the Senate, that includes some strong provisions supporting ESOPs and employee ownership.
TEA is pleased to share that recently the House of Representatives passed legislation, now heading to the Senate, that includes some strong provisions supporting ESOPs and employee ownership.
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Jul. 21
Ted Becker Wins Lifetime Service Award
Washington, DC, July 19, 2021 – Theodore “Ted” Becker, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago, has been awarded the ESOP community’s highest honor, The 2021 Lifetime Service Award. The Lifetime Service Award honors individuals who have made a significant, long-term contribution to employee ownership and the ESOP community.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2021 – Theodore “Ted” Becker, Partner at McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago, has been awarded the ESOP community’s highest honor, The 2021 Lifetime Service Award. The Lifetime Service Award honors individuals who have made a significant, long-term contribution to employee ownership and the ESOP community.
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Jul. 21
This article provides an overview of the various options for employee ownership.
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Jul. 20
Advocacy update, upcoming events, new members, and member spotlight.
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Jul. 19
Thank you for reading the July issue of The ESOP Report. Inside this issue: Employee Ownership – The Solution to the Small Business Crisis, Advocacy, Appreciation and Learning at TEA National 2021, DOL Cybersecurity Guidance, Financial Literacy for Employee Owners... and more!
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