What is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and How Does It Work?
From stock options to profit-sharing plans, there are many ways to provide employees with an ownership interest in a company. However, the most common method is a type of tax-favored employee benefit plan known as an ESOP, or employee stock ownership plan. Currently, over 6,400 ESOPs exist in the U.S., covering an estimated 14.2 million