Transaction Management

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Transaction Management Platform

Status: In Development (Beta Q4 2025) A centralized platform for managing ESOP transactions. Made to enable collaboration and efficiency between selling owners, trustees, and their advisors.

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The Problem

ESOP transactions (initial formation, buy-ins, add-ons) are complex:

• Multiple stakeholders (seller, trustee, advisors, legal)
• Extensive documentation requirements
• Regulatory compliance needs
• Timeline pressure
• Coordination challenges

Today’s reality:

• Email overload
• Lost documents
• Missed deadlines
• Unclear status
• Inefficient communication

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The Solution

A centralized transaction platform:

• All stakeholders in one place
• Organized document management
• Clear workflow and timeline
• Real-time status tracking
• Automated compliance checking

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Key Features

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Transaction Dashboard

See everything at a glance:

• Transaction status and timeline
• Pending action items
• Document status
• Recent activity
• Key milestones

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Document Management

Organized documentation:

• Centralized repository
• Version control
• Required document checklist
• Automatic reminders
• Secure sharing

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Stakeholder Collaboration

Work together effectively:

• Role-based access
• Task assignments
• Comments and discussions
• @mentions and notifications
• Activity tracking

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Workflow Management

Stay on track:

• Customizable workflows
• Milestone tracking
• Deadline management
• Progress monitoring
• Bottleneck identification

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Valuation Coordination

Streamline valuations:

• Coordinate with valuators
• Track submission and delivery
• Link to transaction documents
• Historical record

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Trustee Support

Facilitate trustee review:

• Organized materials
• Decision documentation
• Compliance verification
• Fiduciary record

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Compliance Tracking

Ensure regulatory compliance:

• DOL requirements
• IRS rules
• State regulations
• Document completeness
• Timeline adherence

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Who It’s For

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Selling Shareholders

Navigate the process:

• Clear visibility into progress
• Organized communications
• Document access
• Timeline clarity

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ESOP Trustees

Fulfill fiduciary duties:

• Complete information access
• Organized review materials
• Decision documentation
• Compliance confidence

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Advisory Firms

Manage client transactions:

• Efficient coordination
• Clear communication
• Professional presentation
• Scalable process

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Legal Teams

Handle legal work efficiently:

• Document organization
• Version control
• Collaboration tools
• Compliance tracking

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Use Cases

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ESOP Formation

Initial ESOP creation:

• Seller engagement
• Document gathering
• Valuation coordination
• Trustee approval
• Closing coordination

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Buy-In Transactions

Additional shareholder purchases:

• Multiple seller coordination
• Incremental purchases
• Document management
• Compliance tracking

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Add-On Acquisitions

Company acquisitions:

• Acquisition integration
• Participant addition
• Document coordination
• Trustee approval process

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Benefits

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For All Stakeholders

• Transparency - See transaction status anytime
• Efficiency - Less time on coordination
• Organization - No lost documents or emails
• Peace of mind - Know nothing is missed

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For Advisors

• Scalability - Handle more transactions
• Professionalism - Impress clients
• Efficiency - Less administrative burden
• Differentiation - Stand out from competitors

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For Trustees

• Confidence - Complete information
• Documentation - Clear fiduciary record
• Efficiency - Streamlined review
• Compliance - Meet all requirements

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Technology

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Platform Features

• Cloud-based (access anywhere)
• Mobile-responsive
• Real-time updates
• Secure infrastructure
• Integration-ready

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Security & Compliance

• Bank-level encryption
• Role-based access control
• Audit trails
• SOC 2 Type II compliance
• Regular security audits

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Integrations

Connect with:

• Document management systems
• Email (Gmail, Outlook)
• Calendar applications
• Accounting systems
• Custom integrations (API)

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Pricing (Expected)

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Per-Transaction Model

Pay per transaction:

• $2,500 -$5,000 per transaction
• Based on complexity
• All features included
• Unlimited stakeholders

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Subscription Model (for advisors)

Unlimited transactions:

• $1,500/month (1-5 transactions/year)
• $3,000/month (6-15 transactions/year)
• Custom pricing (15+ transactions/year)

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Beta Program

Join our beta:

• Early access (Q4 2025)
• Preferred pricing
• Shape development
• Direct support

Join Transaction Management Beta

Apply for beta access

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Timeline

Development phases:

• Q1 2025: Design & planning
• Q2-Q3 2025: Development
• Q4 2025: Beta launch
• Q1 2026: General availability

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Questions?

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