Dan Bus Company Employee Share Sale Deadline Extended
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The deadline for 1,100 Dan bus company employees to decide on selling their shares has been extended by at least a week due to employee requests. A deal to sell up to 75% of the company is underway, with employees facing a critical decision about selling shares for approximately 1.2 million shekels before taxes. Tax implications and potential future stock growth are key factors influencing their choices.
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- Dan bus company employee share sale deadline extended by at least one week.
- 1,100 employees must decide on selling shares as part of a major company acquisition.
- Employees can sell all shares for ~1.2 million shekels or partially for ~600,000 shekels before taxes.
- Tax rates on inherited shares could be significantly higher for future generations.
- Some employees are delaying decisions to consult with family members.
- The deal values Dan Transportation at 2.8 billion shekels.
The deadline for 1,100 employees of the Dan bus company to decide on selling their shares has been postponed by at least a week, following requests from the employees themselves. Initial reports indicated a low response rate, with fewer than half of the employees expected to sell.
In February, a consortium led by Dan CEO Ofir Karani agreed to purchase approximately 50% of Dan Transportation for 1.4 billion shekels, valuing the company at 2.8 billion shekels. The second phase of the deal involves the same consortium acquiring an additional 25% of Dan shares, bringing their total stake to the 75% maximum allowed by the Competition Authority.
The original deadline for employees to decide on selling their shares was October 8. However, some employees found the decision difficult, with some requesting the extension to consult with family members, including children returning from abroad. This decision is considered significant, potentially impacting future generations.
Employees can choose to sell all their shares for approximately 1.2 million shekels per person, sell a portion for 600,000 shekels, or not sell at all. These figures are before taxes, which could range from 25% to 50%. A key consideration is that while current retirees might pay around 25% tax on sold shares, their children inheriting the shares could face higher tax rates if they sell them later.
Beyond tax implications, employees are weighing the potential for future stock value appreciation against the immediate cash benefit. The low initial response is seen by some as a sign of confidence in the company's investors and CEO, while others are unwilling to risk future gains for their children's inheritance, preferring to secure cash now.
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