Are you considering an exit? Or thinking about your future succession?
You might have heard of Employee Ownership.
With over 1,400 businesses now Employee Owned in the UK and the top 50 employee-owned companies in the UK generating over £20bn combined sales, it's becoming an increasingly more appealing option for sale.
But what is it? How does it all work? We're equipping you with resources to start your Employee Ownership journey.
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Employee Ownership is more popular than ever before; boasting increased productivity, enhanced quality levels, and even better financial performance, it's easy to see why.
But what is it? And would that avenue of sale suit your business?
Find the answers to all of your questions in our Employee Ownership Toolkit.
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The number of businesses that are Employee-Owned doubled in 2021. Take a deep dive into the benefits of an Employee Ownership structure and explore the reasons why there are so many businesses turning to Employee Ownership.
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Are you thinking about selling your business? Employee Ownership is route to succession that must be explored. It's not applicable to every business or organisational structure, but get to know the basics here.
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How is an Employee Ownership transaction funded? Are employees required to contribute capital? There are a few standard routes available when it comes to funding the transaction, depending on what is most suitable for you.
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Take a look behind the deal and read about the reasons why some businesses sought to become employee-owned and the effect the decision has had on the business since making the transition.
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Employees at Educ8, a Wales-based training company, became Employee-Owned in 2022 in a transaction supported by GS Verde.
Edcu8's workplace culture is one of collaboration and cooperation and perfectly fits Employee Ownership. The employees now have a tangible stake in the business and can work towards shared success in the business.
GS Verde supported throughout the entire process, with multidiscipline dealmakers working as one team to advise on company structure, carry out due diligence, raise funding, and draft new contracts and agreements.
In the year since becoming employee-owned, Educ8 has completed two acquisitions, also supported by GS Verde, and their headcount has grown by 50 new staff.
Within the right business and the correct environment, Employee Ownership has huge potential to unlock success.
GS Verde Group has advised on an Employee Ownership Buyout of an established Fibre Optic Engineering business, with its staff becoming majority shareholders of the business.
GS Verde Group have advised on an Employee Ownership buyout of a leading heating solutions provider, with its staff becoming majority shareholders of the business.
Abergavenny based Miller Research, which undertakes research, consultancy, and evaluation work across a range of sectors, has completed an Employee Ownership sale, advised by The GS Verde Group.
Total Staffing Solutions, a leading provider of agency staff within the health and care sectors, has successfully completed an Employee Ownership transaction advised on by The GS Verde Group.
