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ESOP Specialists
Since 1995

We are specialized finance consultants that assist successful companies with planning, implementing, and managing internal ownership transition strategies using Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Our clients operate in all industries nationwide.

 

 

 
 

 Pilot Hill Advisors provides high-level attention and corporate finance expertise to companies interested in creating and managing ESOPs. We leverage our industry relationships and transaction experience for the benefit of our clients. 

Simplifying and streamlining complex transactions is what we do best.

 
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About Us

 
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Efficient

We are hands-on throughout each phase of every project. From feasibility analysis to closing transactions, we control the process resulting in faster and higher-quality execution and lower transaction costs.

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Balanced

We understand an ESOP is not just another leveraged buyout. We analyze a transaction’s impact on all constituents to make sure each party to the transaction is treated in a balanced manner.

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Forthright

We pride ourselves on being candid and straightforward. We foster trust and reliability by providing our best unbiased advice at all times.

 
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What is an ESOP?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  For company owners, the ESOP is a buyer of stock.  For employees, the ESOP is a company-funded retirement benefit whose value is tied to the company’s performance.  For companies, it is a corporate finance tool that finances ownership transition in a tax efficient manner.

 

WHO IS THE BUYER OF STOCK?

The company creates an ESOP trust whose purpose is to own company stock.

HOW MUCH STOCK MUST AN ESOP OWN?

An ESOP can own any percentage of company’s stock.

WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE ESOP?

Full-time employees that meet the eligibility requirements of the plan.

WHO REPRESENTS THE ESOP TRUST?

The company appoints an trustee to represent the ESOP.

WHO DECIDES THE VALUE OF SHARE?

The ESOP trustee and sellers negotiate the value once an offer is made.

HOW DO EMPLOYEES BENEFIT?

Employees’ vested accounts are repurchased by the company when they leave or retire from the company.

 
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