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.
May 20, 2026 - West Yorkshire
The regional seminar on business succession planning and employee ownership exclusively for owners ready to take control of their future.
Secure your legacy. Plan your transition. Protect what you've built.
Join visionary leaders for an engaging seminar designed for business owners, partners and C-suite of privately-owned businesses looking to explore employee ownership as a succession path.
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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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