Phase 1 –
Start-up/Survival
Group Medical Plan
Basic Group Life
Insurance
Buy-Sell Agreement
Key Management
Insurance
Stock Options/
Phantom Stock Plans
Phase 2 – Growth &
Expansion
Group Disability
Insurance
Qualified Pension
Plan
Salary Continuation
Increased Group or
Individual Life Insurance
Profit Sharing 401(k)
Phase 3 –
Continued Growth and Maturity
Bonus Plan
Selective Incentive
Plans
Advanced Estate
Planning for Key People
Phase 4 – Transfer
of Management & Control
Gifts of Stock to
Family Members
Recapitalization and
Reorganization
Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Merger, Acquisition
or Going Public
Stockholder
Retirement
Lifetime Sale of
Business