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ESOP Diversification

The January 1, 2007 effective date of the new investment diversification rules for ESOPs with publicly traded stock got us thinking about the diversification rules that extend to companies whose stock is not publicly traded.  These rules include some rather difficult timing requirements for most ESOP companies.

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In December, the IRS published in final form the long-awaited regulations (“Final Regs”) under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 409(p).  These regulations were first published in proposed form in 2003, and then again as proposed and temporary regulations in 2004.  The Final Regs largely follow the 2004 temporary regulations.  We thought it would be helpful to discuss the issues the IRS considered in finalizing the regulations and the conclusions reached.  In a future ESOP Blog, we will explore some of the difficult and unresolved 409(p) issues that remain in the Final Regs

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We are pleased to announce that Sheppard Mullin and Larry Goldberg  have launched a new blog on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). You can access it at http://www.esoplawblog.com.  A blog is an online web journal. You will now be able to access up-to-date information on  ESOP Law.

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While you may have already seen general descriptions of the PPA, this ESOP Blog focuses on the PPA provisions that relate to ESOPs, and provides some planning considerations for ESOP companies. 

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