An ESOP is not for all companies; however, through the Triangle ESOP Alliance's experience, we have developed general criteria which companies should meet to consider an ESOP:

Drake & Associates, Ltd is a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Triangle ESOP Alliance.

Our preferred ESOP partners and members of the Alliance include:

President
David Bass

David Bass & Associates

Vice President
Philip Lewis

Morgan Creek Group

Treasurer
Mike Worsham

Paragon Commercial Bank

Secretary
Mary Lou Drake, SPHR
Drake & Associates, Ltd.


Bob Drake
Drake & Associates, Ltd.

Michael H. Womble,
CPA
, ABV, CVA, BVAL
Williams Overman & Pierce, LLP

Bill Merten

McDermott Will & Emery

Charles L. Steel IV
Steven B. Long

Maupin Taylor, P.A.

Quan Williams
Quantum Benefit Solutions

Charter Members:
Gail Brown
Geoff Hudson
Don Monroe

Jessica Standifer
Wachovia Securities

 

 





1. Owners / primary shareholders nearing retirement or have a need to diversify their personal portfolio.

2. Owners desire to reward employees and create an ownership culture.

3. Company has at least 25 employees.

4. Revenues are at least $5 million.

5. Company has EBITDA of at least $500,000.

6. Company has at least some unencumbered assets.

7. Company is a C corporation or can convert to C status.

8. Successor management is being developed or is in-place and the business is not overly dependent on a single individual.

9. There are no significant liabilities.

10. There are no significant legal obstacles.

11. Stable Cash Flow.

 
For more information on these suggested criteria, please contact a Drake Representative at (919) 969-9901, or one of our preferred partners in the Triangle ESOP Alliance.