Luke McCann

Mr. McCann has extensive experience preparing valuations for a variety of purposes, including financial reporting, tax compliance, mergers and acquisitions, ESOPs, and litigation matters. He…

Kevin Gawron

Mr. Gawron is part of the portfolio valuation group specializing in valuations of privately-held debt securities, equity securities, and business enterprises for financial reporting purposes.…

ESOP Trustees Should Require Peer Review in ESOP Valuations

Because of regulatory pressures, Employee Stock Ownership Plan trustees should implement a peer-review process for ESOP valuation reports.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans: Structural Tax Efficiency and Valuation Considerations

Employee Stock Ownership Plans can provide a structurally tax‑efficient ownership model that materially affects cash flow, valuation, and succession planning decisions.

Anthony Pumphrey

Mr. Pumphrey has nearly two decades of experience in valuation engagements for public and private companies in support of business combinations (ASC 805), impairment testing…

Chris Mellen

Mr. Mellen has over 30 years of experience across a wide range of industries providing valuation services in support of tax planning and compliance, strategic…

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)

Feasibility studies, valuations, transaction design & structuring for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

ESOP: An Exit Opportunity for Professional Service Firms

VRC performs fairness opinions in connection with newly forming ESOPs and annual ESOP valuations.

ESOP Fables: Reviewing The Myths and Facts About Employee Stock Ownership Plans

In reality, many businesses are a perfect fit for ESOPs.