HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)The financial definition for Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP):A company contributes to a trust fund that buys stock on behalf of employees. Similar MatchesBeneficial ownershipBeneficial ownershipOften used in risk arbitrage. Person who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though title is in another name. (Abused through the illegal use of a parking violation.) Click to compare definitions of Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) Click to view definitions beginning em |