ESOP & 409A Valuations

Independent Valuations for ESOP Transactions, Equity Compensation, and Compliance

How It Works

Practical ESOP and 409A valuations that support transaction planning, compensation decisions, and regulatory requirements without unnecessary complexity.

ESOP and 409A valuations play a critical role in employee ownership structures and equity compensation planning, where regulatory scrutiny and financial risk are high. BGH Valuation Services provides independent, well-documented ESOP and 409A valuations that support fair value determinations, meet compliance requirements, and deliver practical insights for management teams, boards, advisors, and auditors alike.

Mergers & Acquisitions Valuation Features

Mergers & Acquisitions Valuation Features

    

USPAP-Compliant

NACVA Certified

Excellent Customer Service

Fast Turn Around Time

Mergers & Acquisitions Valuation

Why Choose BGH for Your ESOP & 409A Valuations?

Experienced in closely held and middle-market company valuations

Defensible analysis with audit-ready documentation

Responsive communication with dependable timelines

Compliant valuations aligned with ESOP and IRC Section 409A requirements

Practical conclusions grounded in real-world business realities

When Do You Need an ESOP & 409A Valuation?

Companies with ESOPs planning feasibility studies, transactions, or annual valuation updates

Management teams and boards supporting governance, planning, and ownership decisions

CPAs and auditors requiring independent valuation support for compliance and reporting

ESOP advisors and trustees fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities and fair value requirements

Private equity- or venture-backed companies issuing stock options or equity compensation

Our ESOP & 409A Valuation Process

Our ESOP & 409A Valuation Process

    

1.

Consultation

Focused initial discussions to understand objectives and valuation requirements

2.

Review

Thorough information gathering and document review

3.

Analysis

Rigorous valuation analysis and development

4.

Valuation

Clear delivery of a well-supported valuation report

5.

Support

Available follow-up support for questions, reviews, and auditor discussions

How We Approach ESOP & 409A Valuations:

Produce valuations that are both technically sound and practical

Apply Fair Market Value or other appropriate valuation standards

Clarify how key assumptions impact pricing and outcomes

Analyze historical performance, cash flow, growth, and risk

Consider industry conditions, market data, and transaction-specific factors

Prepare reports in accordance with NACVA Professional Standards and USPAP

Document conclusions clearly in plain, understandable language

Mergers & Acquisitions Valuations

Get Started

If your company is considering an ESOP, issuing equity compensation, or needs support for compliance-driven valuations, we’re happy to discuss how an independent valuation can support your objectives.

Schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your needs and next steps.