Employee ownership trust are often overlooked but provide a compelling option for founders and business owners considering exit ... A recent example is Microsoft's acquisition of Activision ...

In early August, such a community gathered in the United Kingdom for the third installment of the Oxford Symposium on Employee Ownership. People joined from more than 15 countries, representing ...

For example, after a $100 million transaction, ... Forming an employee stock ownership trust, led by an independent trustee. Selecting a third-party administrator for the plan. Conducting annual ...

Employee ownership is far from a fringe concept. More than 6,500 U.S. companies have already implemented these models. Industry giants like Publix Super Markets, Scheicher's and WinCo Foods are 100% ...

Babel PR used an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), a UK-specific model popularized after the 2014 Finance Act that allows business owners to sell a controlling interest (typically 51% or more) to a ...

But there’s a powerful, underutilized alternative: broad-based employee ownership (EO). For impact investors looking to ...

As businesses look for innovative ways to secure their futures while rewarding loyal employees, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) have become an increasingly popular option. With the ...

By knowing when to step aside and get out of the way, you can build stronger teams, foster innovation and achieve your ...

According to a new report by accountancy firm Lubbock Fine, as of the end of 2023, 542 businesses had transferred ownership to employees via EOTs, up from 428 the previous year. The EOT model, which ...

The team at insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy has seen rising interest in ESOPs, particularly in the construction industry. Today, construction companies represent approximately 16% of all ESOPs ...