Debt restructuring is a process used by companies, individuals, and even countries to avoid the risk of defaulting on their existing debts, such as by negotiating lower interest rates. Debt restructuring provides a less expensive alternative to bankruptcy when a debtor is in financial turmoil, and it can work to the benefit of both borrower and lender.

B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.

Revenue-based financing (or royalty-based financing) lets businesses raise capital by offering investors a percentage of ongoing gross revenues in exchange for investment. Investors receive regular payments until a set amount, usually 3-5 times the initial investment, is repaid.

A tuck-in acquisition occurs when a larger company integrates a smaller company entirely, incorporating its technology, intellectual property, and operational setup into its own operations. These acquisitions aim to strengthen the acquirer's market position or improve reosurces.

An LP is a business structure involving at least one general partner with unlimited liability who manages the business and one or more limited partners who invest but have liability only up to their investment.

Net profit margin, or net margin, expresses a company's net income as a percentage of its revenue. This metric provides insight into how efficiently sales translate into actual profit after accounting for all expenses, including COGS, operational costs, interest, and taxes.

A warrant is a financial instrument that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a specific number of shares at a predetermined price (strike price) by a certain time (exercise date).

A C corporation (C corp) is a legal structure where the corporation and its owners (shareholders) are taxed separately, leading to double taxation on profits at both corporate and personal levels.

Unique considerations for "union shop" ESOP companies

An SBIC is a privately-owned investment company that is licensed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Small business investment companies supply small companies with both equity and debt financing. They provide a viable alternative to venture capital firms for many small enterprises seeking startup capital.

Filing bankruptcy can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts. A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court. A petition may be filed by an individual, by spouses together, or by a corporation or other entity.

The accounts receivable turnover ratio assesses how efficiently a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. Calculated by dividing net credit sales by average accounts receivable, this ratio reflects how quickly credit sales are converted into cash

Also called "worker owner," or "participant" (depending on the EO context), an employee owner is an owning participant in an employee owned business.

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Equity is found on the Balance Sheet and equals Assets minus Liabilities. In other words, it is the difference between what we own and what we owe. It can also be considered as net value, or the amount that would be left over if a company liquidated (i.e. turned into cash) all its assets and repaid all its debts.

CDFI Fund is an independent agency administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

The primary responsibility of ESOP fiduciaries is to run the plan solely in the interest of participants and beneficiaries and for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits and paying plan expenses. Fiduciaries must act prudently.

Refers to any EO transaction completed without the use of debt, such as nonleveraged ESOPs in which the sponsoring company contributes cash to the ESOP, which is used by the ESOP to purchase the employer's stock, or the employer contributes its stock directly to the ESOP

The first certification for small business exit planners, specifically tailored to the needs of employee ownership sales. Created/certified by Project Equity.

also known as a union, labor organization, or trade union, is a group of employees in a certain trade, industry, or corporation that organize to improve their salary, benefits, and working conditions.

Microfinance, also called microcredit​, is a type of banking service provided to low-income individuals or groups who otherwise wouldn't have access to financial services. Microloans can range from as small as $50 to under $50,000.

Pertaining to unique EO considerations for businesses in Washington state such as tax or other incentives

The balance sheet is a crucial financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at a specific point in time. It serves as a fundamental tool for investors and analysts to assess a company's financial health

An income statement, also known as a profit and loss statement, is a crucial financial document that summarizes a company's financial performance over a specific period. It is part of the trio of essential financial statements, alongside the balance sheet and cash flow statement.

Stock appreciation rights (SARs) give the right holder a bonus based on the company's stock price increase. Essentially, it's a way to benefit from a rising stock price without directly buying the stock.

the aggregate market value of a company represented in a dollar amount

S Corporation ESOPs must test for section 409(p) which states an S Corp ESOP cannot allocate shares to disqualified persons during any nonallocation year.

In the event of an acquisition, it is typical for acquired assets to be stepped-up to their FMV. The resultant increase in depreciation and amortization has the potential to reduce taxes for the acquirer, depending on how the business combination has been structured.

CMF awards competitive grants to CDFIs for affordable housing and economic development projects.

A SEAL is a unique financing model for early-stage software and software-enabled companies. SEALs do not involve equity ownership, fixed repayment schedules, or personal guarantees. Instead, investors provide upfront capital in exchange for a percentage of founder earnings