ESOP & Equity Compensation Valuation
Employee stock ownership plans, 409A valuations, and equity compensation valued to DOL, IRS, and ERISA standards.
ESOP valuations completed
Equity value determined
DOL compliant
ESOP & equity compensation complexity
Employee ownership structures require specialized expertise to meet fiduciary and regulatory standards.
ESOP Fiduciary Standards
ESOP trustees require independent valuations meeting DOL adequacy standards and ERISA fiduciary requirements.
Complex Equity Structures
Stock options, RSUs, phantom equity, and hybrid instruments require specialized valuation approaches.
IRC 409A Compliance
Private company stock options must be valued at fair market value to avoid adverse tax consequences.
Transaction Fairness
ESOP transactions, leveraged buyouts, and second-stage transactions require fairness opinion support.
ESOP-specific methodology
We deliver valuations meeting the highest fiduciary and regulatory standards.
Company Analysis
We evaluate the company comprehensively, including financial performance and market position.
- Historical financial analysis
- Management projections review
- Industry and market assessment
- Competitive positioning
Valuation Methodology
Multiple approaches applied as appropriate for the specific situation.
- Income approach (DCF)
- Market approach (comps)
- Asset-based approaches
- Method reconciliation
Discount Analysis
Appropriate discounts and premiums for the specific interest being valued.
- Discount for lack of marketability
- Control premium analysis
- Minority interest discounts
- Restricted stock studies
Compliance & Documentation
Reports meeting regulatory requirements and fiduciary standards.
- DOL adequacy standards
- IRC 409A requirements
- ASC 718 compliance
- Auditor-ready documentation
When you need ESOP valuation
ESOP Transactions
Initial ESOP installations and second-stage transactions
Annual ESOP Updates
Yearly fair market value determinations for ESOP shares
409A Valuations
Stock option pricing for private company equity compensation
Equity Award Valuation
RSUs, phantom stock, and equity incentive plan valuation
Fairness Opinions
Transaction fairness support for fiduciary decision-making
Litigation Support
Expert witness and dispute resolution services
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