Automated Packaging Systems’ ESOP valuation grows 47%

Automated Packaging Systems announced that its per share stock value in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) grew 47% over last year.

Jul 10th, 2018

“This increase is unprecedented and is driven mostly by our outstanding revenue and income growth in 2017,” said Cliff Brehm, President. “I want to thank every one of our team members for their dedication and hard work. I am happy to see our employee shareholders rewarded for their loyalty to the company and passion for our business.”

Automated Packaging Systems is a privately-held, employee-owned ESOP company that has experienced strong financial performance. Over the past five years, Automated Packaging’s employee shareholders have enjoyed an average growth rate of 13.3% in share value.

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