ESOP Articles

Creating a Strategy for a Sustainable ESOP Company

Sustainability is a concept that captures our ability to keep something going...

Maximize the Benefits of ESOPs

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) can be a very effective tool ….

Best Practices for Understanding & Implementing ESOPs

When it comes to deciding on an exit strategy, construction company...

The Pros & Cons of ESOPs

When it comes to choosing an ownership transition strategy, owners...

Why Choose an ESOP?

When it comes to deciding upon an exit strategy, owners of closely held businesses...

Harpoon: Tapping Into Employee Ownership

In the summer of 2014, Boston-based Harpoon Brewery became an employee...

The Top Five Reasons Social Services Companies Should Consider ESOPs

Social services companies can be uniquely suited to be employee-owned companies...

Importance of Corporate Governance in ESOP Companies

When transitioning your closely held business to new ownership with an...

ESOP Planning: Expand & Grow Your ESOP

Companies with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) will face challenges...

The GreatBanc & DOL Settlement Agreement

In the summer of 2014, there was a public announcement regarding the settlement...

Structuring an ESOP

For many privately-held business owners, the sale of their company is a once...

The Top Five Reasons Craft Brewers are Turning to ESOPs

Liquidity options are plentiful for owners of craft breweries...

A Healthy Transition: Why ESOPs Can Be a Good Fit for Social Services Companies

Social services companies can be uniquely suited to be employee-owned companies...

A Craft Beer Story... Is an ESOP Right for You?

‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the season to sell lots of beer…

ESOP Structuring & Financing: Anticipating & Avoiding Obstacles

Do ESOP transactions ever fail to close? Absolutely.

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Middle - Market Focus

Middle - Market Focus

Prairie Capital Advisors is dedicated to serving the investment banking and financial advisory needs of middle - market business owners

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Ownership Transition

Ownership Transition

A successful transition needs a well-thought- out strategy. We will help define, shape, and implement a plan that meets your short-term and long-term objectives

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Corporate Growth

Corporate Growth

Build or buy? It could be both. Prairie Capital Advisor’s strong relationships with debt and equity capital sources will help you realize your corporate growth strategies

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Business Sustainability

Business Sustainability

Sustainability requires strategies that grow the enterprise and minimize risks. Prairie advises companies on strategies that result in long-term shareholder value

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