David Johanson will be on a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders providing a comprehensive overview of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).

Major topics include:

• ESOPs explained
• Advantages and disadvantages to a seller
• Mechanics of a sale to an ESOP
• Role of financial advisors
• Valuation parameters
• Tax incentives
• Procedural issues
• ESOP as a corporate finance tool
• Structuring an ESOP private equity buyout