Hi - I am writing a trend and analysis piece examining private equity’s growing interest in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) and gathering brief perspectives on why this shift is happening now (after long being viewed as a niche alternative) and how these deals are being underwritten and executed, especially compared to traditional buyouts. Where are you seeing the most ESOP momentum by sector or company profile? What are the biggest execution or perception challenges? ... (Sources should have direct knowledge of the topic. Automated responses will not be considered.) Article will appear in Mergermarket, a division of Ion Group. Thanks!