Rifenburg ESOP | Where Sweat Equity Equals Real Equity

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How it works

What is an esop?

Learn what an ESOP means for you and your future at Rifenburg.

What Is It?

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a benefit program that gives employees ownership in the company through shares of stock.

How Does It Work?

You earn shares over time. The longer you stay, the more shares you own — and the more you benefit from the company’s success.

What Does It Mean For You?

As an ESOP participant, you’re not just an employee — you’re an owner. When the company does well, you share in the rewards.

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for employees

where sweat equity builds real equity

At Rifenburg, we respect every role. Whatever your job title or experience level is, you deserve the opportunity to take ownership of your career and financial health.

Careers

Shared Success

Earn equity in the company, sharing in the profits and growth.

Empowerment

Influence our company’s direction and decision-making.

Wealth-Building

Gain true financial security and know what you’re working towards.

Retirement

Retire with confidence

There are few company structures that rival the long-term security and earning potential that an ESOP offers. Make sure you get back what you put into making our company successful.

Tax-Free Growth

The value of your ESOP account has the potential to grow tax-free, helping you build wealth without immediate tax obligations.

More Than One Way To Save

Your ESOP account grows alongside your 401(k), giving you two sources of retirement income — preventing reliance on government programs.

Time Well Spent

ESOP shares are awarded based on your years of service, meaning your retirement benefit increases the longer you’re part of the team.

Open Positions

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For Clients

invested employees don’t cut corners

Implementing an ESOP means that Rifenburg clients gain field teams who are incentivized to make every project a success — a comforting truth on big builds.

Start Your Project

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Stronger together

open call for acquisitions

At Rifenburg, we’re always open to new acquisitions and believe an ESOP is one of the best paths for owners looking to sell. Selling to an ESOP provides you with competitive financial returns, preserves the legacy you’ve built, and offers a smooth, tax-advantaged transition—while ensuring your people thrive for years to come.

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ESOP fast facts

An ESOP is more than an equity stake — it’s proven security and stability during economic downturns.

										
									
RetentionIn the 2020 recession, ESOP companies were between 3 and 4 times more likely to retain staff, at all levels.

										
									
Job StabilityIn 2020, about 35.5% of majority ESOP companies cut hours while 62.9% of other companies cut hours.

										
									
CompensationThroughout the last recession, only 26.9% of ESOPs cut pay for any employee, compared to 57.3% of other firms.

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