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ESOP News
July 28, 2025
Will You be Joining us for EO25?
There’s still time to secure your spot at Employee Owned 2025, the largest and most dynamic gathering of employee owners, ESOP companies, and professional ESOP service providers in the world. The reimagined EO25 takes place November 2–5, 2025, at a new location, the renowned Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
ESOP Surveys
May 16, 2019
2015 ESOP Survey
This survey of ESOP Association corporate members, conducted every five years, offers unique insi
ESOP Brief
January 29, 2019
ESOP Brief #1 - What is an ESOP?
A basic guide summarizing the unique benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plans offer to owners, employees, and communities. This ESOP Brief is available to the public as an informational resource.
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ESOP Brief
December 17, 2018
ESOP Brief #12 - ESOP Diversification
ESOP participants nearing retirement age have the option, by law, to diversify a portion of their ESOP stock. This ESOP Brief discusses why and how participants may consider this option.
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ESOP Brief
December 17, 2018
ESOP Brief #7 - The ESOP as an Employee Benefit
A broad overview of how ESOPs compare to other employee benefit plans, like 401(k) plans, and what the benefits of ESOPs are to employee owners.