It's hard to believe this year's ESOP Association Las Vegas Conference is almost upon us. The two-day conference begins next Thursday and is jam-packed with informative ESOP sessions. I will be presenting ESOPs in Challenging Economic Times: Valuation & Communication Issues on Friday from 2 – 3:15:

ESOPs in Challenging Economic Times: Valuation & Communication Issues

The recent volatility experienced in the public markets along with a general lack of short-term visibility for many ESOP companies has resulted in ESOP trustees and company management inquiring about (1) the impact such factors have on private ESOP company valuations, and (2) how they should communicate with their ESOP participants during these challenging economic times. This session will address how ESOP valuations could be impacted by the current economic conditions, and explore issues that companies face in communicating business information during these challenging times.

Andrew S Ward, Stout Risius Ross, Inc.
Aaron J. Juckett, ESOP Insourcing LLC