The Employee Ownership Future

The last two years have been a challenge for all of us, and many challenges still remain. For those of us in the employee ownership community, there are numerous bright spots lighting our way to the employee ownership future.

The ESOP Association Announces Its New CEO

On March 1, James Bonham will become the CEO of the ESOP Association and president of its associated nonprofit, the Employee Ownership Foundation.

The ESOP Repurchase Obligation and Stock Value

Should the ESOP repurchase obligation affect stock value? More and more trustees believe it should. Not to reflect this value means the ESOP is arguably overpaying for shares of departing employees because the company's projected earnings do not reflect the emerging obligation.

The ESOP Transaction Survey Closes Tomorrow

Thank you to the many companies who have already filled out the first-ever ESOP transaction survey. Company responses help us answer questions no one has been able to answer before, such as:

The ESOP Transaction Survey Wraps Up Soon

Thank you to the many companies who have already filled out the first-ever ESOP transaction survey. Company responses help us answer questions no one has been able to answer before, such as:

The Excellence in Ownership Awards

Each year, the NCEO and the Beyster Institute recognize outstanding employee ownership companies with the Excellence in Ownership Awards program. The program includes two awards.

The First 100 Days of the NCEOX Initiative

It has been just over 100 days since the Employee Ownership Expansion Network and the National Center for Employee Ownership announced the official collaboration of our organizations at the NCEO conferen