[Webinar] Understanding ESOPs: Taxes, Cash Flow, and Employee Ownership
Jul 8, 2025
Looking for a strategic, tax-advantaged way to grow your cannabis company or plan for succession? An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) could be the solution. ESOPs offer a unique path that can maximize value for founders, improve employee retention, and significantly boost cash flow by eliminating 280E. Whether you're preparing for your next phase or building long-term value, understanding how ESOPs work is essential.
Register to join us on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. ET for an in-depth fireside chat with Vicente LLP’s corporate team and special guest Darren Gleeman, Managing Partner at MBO Ventures. We’ll break down the core benefits of ESOPs for cannabis businesses, explore key structures, and answer common questions.
Topics of discussion may include:
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How 100% ESOP ownership can make cannabis companies exempt from federal and state income taxes, effectively neutralizing 280E.
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Strategies for cannabis business owners to sell to an ESOP and defer capital gains taxes, potentially preserving wealth long term.
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How warrants can provide founders with a second financial opportunity tied to the company’s future success.
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How ESOPs use bank loans or seller financing so employees can buy the company without using personal funds.
We’ll also cover ESOP structures, governance, employee participation, and why this approach remains underutilized in the cannabis industry.
You’ll hear from:
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Charles Alovisetti – Partner, Vicente LLP
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Jeremy Shaw – Partner, Vicente LLP
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Darren Gleeman – Managing Partner, MBO Ventures