In this edition of “Just Compensation,” Andrew E. Graw, Chair of Lowenstein’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, talks with partner Megan Monson and counsel Taryn E. Cannataro about 401(k) plan considerations in the context of mergers and acquisitions. They address potential alternatives on what to do with a target’s 401(k) plan (if anything) in a transaction, including some pros/cons of each approach; specific considerations for 401(k) plans that vary based upon deal structure; the 401(k) plan termination process; and the importance of employee messaging related to 401(k) plan treatment.

Speakers:
Andrew E. Graw, Partner and Chair, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Taryn E. Cannataro, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation