Compliance & Legal
Personal Net Worth (PNW)
The total value of an individual's assets minus liabilities, used to determine economic disadvantage.
In context
How Personal Net Worth works in supplier diversity
Personal net worth thresholds are used to qualify for programs like 8(a), EDWOSB, and DBE. The 8(a) program threshold is $850,000 (excluding equity in the business and primary residence). For DBE, the threshold is $1.32 million. Exceeding PNW limits can result in loss of certification.
Example
Real-world example
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