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The Real World of ESOPs

From Acquisition to Owner Retirement

An employee stock ownership plan is providing a seamless succession strategy for Livingston Machinery.
By Mike Wiles posted on July 18, 2016 | Posted in Operations & Finance, Dealer Succession
It’s a tough situation laying in a hospital bed and realizing the business you’ve spent most of your life building might go away if you’re unable to return to work. In 2008, that was the reality for Earl Livingston of Livingston Machinery in Chickasha, Okla., after he suffered a stroke and wasn’t sure he’d make it back.
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The Next Generation

Exploring the Possibilities of Employee Stock Ownership Plans

Along with playing a role in establishing a succession plan, ESOPs offer a range of other benefits for dealer-principals and their employees.
By Dave Kanicki posted on March 12, 2015 | Posted in Operations & Finance, Dealer Succession

Farm equipment dealers who are looking to establish a succession plan for their companies to ensure their dealerships remain viable business entities, whether or not they remain at the helm of the company, are taking a close look at the potential role that an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) could play in the process.


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Clint Schnoor

[Webinar] Is an ESOP Right for Your Dealership?

July 16, 2014 | Posted in Dealer Succession
Clint Schnoor is the president of Agri-Service, a 10-store AGCO dealership based in Idaho. In this webinar, Schnoor explains the pros and cons of employee ownership, the cultural and operational changes involved and share solid advice based on his experience going through the change in ownership structure. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Baltimore Port Closure to Impact High Horsepower Tractor Imports & Exports

Baltimore Port Closure to Impact High Horsepower Tractor Imports & Exports

In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Weasler Engineering, we look at how the Port of Baltimore's closure will alter the flow of high horsepower tractors in and out of the country. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks about some changes coming to drone operation regulations. Also in this episode, Kazakhstan's potential for the North American ag equipment industry and what 2024 holds for the sprayer market.

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Finance Scope is able to provide the best financing opportunities for equipment dealers and customers through a diverse mix of lending companies under one single platform. Our large group of lenders, allows for competitive rates regardless of credit scores. Additionally, dealers and customers have access to the industry’s best expertise surrounding finance and lease structures, for all purposes, within the agricultural and construction industries. We provide all of this into one online platform to provide our customers with the best available tailored finance solution for their equipment.
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