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Aug. 28
Welcome to your August issue of the ESOP Report
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Aug. 02
The Senate Committee on Appropriations has passed several provisions that support employee ownership and ESOPs in the Fiscal 2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. All three provisions were included in the Small Business Administration (SBA) portion of the Appropriations Committee report accompanying the bill text, which provides instruction and direction from Congress to Federal agencies about their budget, goals, and initiatives. The full Committee approved the funding package in a unanimous 27-0 vote.
Aug. 01
The Senate Committee on Appropriations has directed $2 million to fund the grant program of the Department of Labor’s Employee Ownership Initiative in the Fiscal 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The full Committee approved the funding package on a strongly bipartisan 25-3 vote.
Jul. 31
Welcome to your July issue of the ESOP Report
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Jul. 10
The House Committee on Appropriations recently released its report on proposed fiscal year 2025 funding for the Department of Labor, which included two very strong provisions affecting ESOPs.
With respect to ESOP company valuation and the adequate consideration exemption, the Committee noted that the DOL has neglected to provide critical regulatory guidance and asks the Department to prioritize formal rulemaking:
With respect to ESOP company valuation and the adequate consideration exemption, the Committee noted that the DOL has neglected to provide critical regulatory guidance and asks the Department to prioritize formal rulemaking:
Jun. 28
Welcome to your May/June issue of the ESOP Report
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
May. 01
Welcome to your March issue of the ESOP Report
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Inside this issue:
This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Inside this issue:
Feb. 29
Welcome to your February Issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Inside this Issue:
Inside this Issue:
Jan. 31
Welcome to your January Issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
Inside this Issue:
Inside this Issue:
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