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Quarterbacking an ESOP Transaction

Webinars

Continuing Education Credit Offered For Live Session Only: Generic, CPE

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.

 

Learning objectives:

  • Understand best practices for aligning legal, financial, fiduciary, and lender considerations to support a successful ESOP closing
  • Identify the advisor’s “quarterback” responsibilities
  • Understand the key phases of the ESOP formation process

Presenters

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Nick Francia

Nick joined UBS in 2011. As a member of The Capital ESOP Group, Nick focuses on educating business owners on different tax-efficient monetization strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions. Nick also creates tailored cash flow models comparing the taxable sale of privately held businesses and a Section 1042 tax-deferred sale to an ESOP. In 2018 Nick was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors. Nick graduated from the University of Mary Washington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics.
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Mark Padjen

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.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Blue Ridge
Chartwell
KSM
McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
PCE Investment Bankers, Inc.
Prairie
Praxis
Strategic Talent Partners