EO by Numbers
The EO Sector continues to grow.
Overall Sector Growth Since 2018: 600+%
Average Growth Rate Since 2018: 36%
Employee Owned Businesses report 20% increase in performance and 43% revenue growth post-transition.
1 in 20 UK private company sales in 2024 were to Employee Ownership Trusts, either wholly or majority owned by the EOT.
At its high growth rate of 37% per year, it could yield £60bn in additional productivity, and secure 33,000 successions over ten years.
EO 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.
Is EO right for you?