This webinar provides a practical, end-to-end overview of the ESOP formation process through the lens of the advisor serving as the “quarterback.” We will walk through each major phase of an ESOP transaction, highlighting how the lead advisor coordinates stakeholders, manages timelines, and anticipates common challenges to keep the process on track. Attendees will gain insight into best practices for aligning legal, financial, fiduciary, and lender considerations while driving toward a successful close.
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Mark Padjen is Head of the ESOP Investment Banking practice. He specializes in working with ESOP-owned and privately held companies on achieving their strategic and financial objectives. Mark has extensive experience working with family-, founder-, and employee-owned companies across the industrial, professional and business services, and consumer sectors. He has provided strategic advice to clients for over 20 years around M&A, recapitalizations, capital raising, and ESOP transactions. In addition to corporate clients, he has cultivated relationships with over 35 bespoke family offices that partner with privately held businesses to maximize shareholder value.