Case Examples
Multi-site Care Provider
Structure: 100% ESOP trust sale
Capital Stack: SBA + seller note + retained earnings
Motivation: Owner wanted liquidity and legacy protection — no family succession Outcome: Full payout, phased transition, team retained, culture preserved
Marine Services Contractor
Structure: ESOP sale, owner retained advisory role
Capital Stack: SBA + seller note with performance triggers
Motivation: Needed a transition plan without selling to competitors
Outcome: Ownership transitioned, tax advantages realized, workforce retained
Environmental Compliance Firm
Structure: Internal sale to ESOP trust
Capital Stack: : SBA + internal reserves
Motivation: No successor, strong bench, long-term government contracts
Outcome: Clean transition, zero disruption to contracts or crew
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