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Spotlight on Employee Ownership Trusts

Everything you need to know about funding your transition to employee ownership.

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Why Employee Ownership Trusts Remain a Strong Exit Strategy — Even After the Reduction in Capital Gains Relief.

Despite the reduction in CGT relief, Employee Ownership Trusts remain a strong succession option for SME owners. Chris Walton, Head of Corporate Leverage, explains how EOTs compare favourably with trade sales, management buyouts and private equity, highlights the growing appeal of employee ownership, and outlines considerations for a smooth transition.

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Life after the transition to an EOT

Our EOT funding experts John Palmer, Oliver Jenkins and Paul Miller discuss the key considerations for businesses after transitioning to an employee ownership trust (EOT).  

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Funding the sale of your business to an Employee Ownership Trust

In an interview with Marc Harris from Business TV, Shawbrook’s Oliver Wilson, Managing Director, Head of Commercial Loans, discusses the funding possibilities - talking through a range of scenarios - and gives insight into what lenders look for from borrowing businesses.

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