Business owners are missing out on the exit path that could save them millions in generous tax incentives.
Employee ownership delivers tax-efficient exits that preserve your legacy and reward the team that built your success.
If you're looking to exit, employee ownership could be right for you.
Secure value, and peace of mind through a smooth, financially fair and tax efficient exit on your timeline, at your pace, with full support.
Preserve your legacy, and empower your employees.
What is EO?
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Why EO?
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EO Impact
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The Key Benefits of becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
Employee Ownership (EO) is a business succession model where employees acquire a meaningful stake and participate in the company’s long term success. The most common UK structure is the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), which enables owners to sell to employees in a tax-advantaged way while preserving the company’s legacy, values, and independence.
The EOT is a type of trust that holds the majority of shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It allows employees to benefit from the company's success through ownership, without directly owning shares themselves.
Benefits of EO
Embracing employee ownership brings exceptional value not only to exiting owners, but also employees and communities.
For Business Owners
Succession on Your Own Terms: Plan a smooth transition while safeguarding business independence and values you cherish
Succession on Your Own Terms: Plan a smooth transition while safeguarding business independence and values you cherish
For Employees
Financial Participation: Employee ownership allows workers to share in the financial success of the company, creating a direct link between their efforts and the rewards they receive.
For Communities
Anchored jobs and long-term local investment
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A Growing Movement : EO By Numbers
Employee ownership is no longer niche - it is now the fastest growing succession strategy among UK SMEs. It is a mainstream succession planning option chosen by a growing number of smart business owners who want a fair exit without compromise.
2024: 560 Transitions 32% growth and 24% increase in transitions from 2023.
Overall Sector Growth Since 2018: 600+%
Average Growth Rate Since 2018: 36%
The EO Sector continues to grow.
1 in 20 UK private company sales in 2024 were to Employee Ownership Trusts, either wholly or majority owned by the EOT.
Employee-Owned Businesses (EOBs) are 8-12% more productive per employee than peers.
EOBs report 20% increase in performance and 43% revenue growth post-transition.
The benefits of EO are being widely sought after.
At its high growth rate of 37% per year, it could yield £60bn in additional productivity, and secure 33,000 successions over ten years.
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