Doug Pugliese, the head of our 1042 QRP business, was recently invited on the Meb Faber Podcast to discuss the ESOP landscape and the costs and benefits of 1042 QRP transactions. (article on the topic is here)
ESOP’s are a niche but incredibly attractive way for a business owner to sell their business for both themselves and the long-term viability of the company. The episode starts with a broad overview and then dives into the inner workings of an ESOP sale. Doug explains how the tax benefits of a 1042 election allow the owner to defer capital gains tax and even invest the proceeds into a portfolio of blue-chip stocks.
As the conversation winds down, Doug shares why ESOP’s may be an ideal way for middle-market private equity companies to exit investments.
External link to the video here.
