ESOP 101 - How an Employee Stock Ownership Plan Works

[@eelijjahh]

Starts at 06:32

[@enduraman1]

ESOP stands for Employee, Stock, Ownership, Program. The name implies employee's own stock. However, they do not own stock. Employee is beneficiary of the trust which is the legal shareholder. ESOP owns company stock, not the employee. Many S-corporations have ESOPs and S-Corporation by law can have only 100 owners. These companies have thousands and and sometimes tens of thousands of employees none of which are actually stockowners.

[@davidandrewfigueroa]

I have been told that ESOP stands for "Employee Stock Option Plan"

[@cat_alyst6306]

This is helpful!

[@mariosloukas1980]

Thank you for explaining the ESOP shares!! My question is: Is it worth for an employee paying a large amount for ESOP shares or not? Do I understand correctly that you can only sell the ESOP shares or benefit from them when the company is resold? I would be grateful for your feedback!

[@jordansage9655]

14:38 Interesting, look deeper into this.

[@esopezee599]

Watch the recorded webinar on "Using ESOPs as a Hiring currency" Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWTgJqGqZasrNU This webinar is helpful for those who want to determine whether an ESOP can be used as a hiring tool. from this webinar You will gain a complete understanding of how ESOPs can be used for hiring the best talents.

[@thdoom81]

esop is a qualified retirement plan..there you go...it's basically a 401k LOL....bummer

[@jordansage9655]

26:47

[@moviedude22]

partners in crime...funny