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DOL sues trustee over Bradford Hammacher ESOP

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) sued Reliance Trust Company in 2019, alleging the trustee let the Bradford Hammacher Group ESOP overpay by tens of millions of dollars in a 2013 buyout. The complaint says Reliance approved a $278.4 million deal without testing rosy projections, seller warrants, or $195.9 million in seller notes.

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Owners planning an ESOP sale: see the terms and trustee lapses behind a DOL lawsuit.
Employee ownership advisors: cite the DOL's claims on projections, warrants, and solvency.
Trustees and appraisers: test a deal process against each claim.

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Acosta v. Reliance Trust Company: Complaint for ERISA Violations

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