Posted 13th March 2025
Posted 2 months ago
By GS Verde Group
UK-based estate agents successfully complete share sale
A UK-based estate agents has successfully completed a share sale, in a deal advised on by GS Verde Group.
Employee Ownership Trusts
What is an EOT?
An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a unique type of business structure that gives the employees of a company a majority stake in the ownership of that company, as a group.
Via a committee, the Employee Trust has opportunities to become involved in the decision making of the business, helping to develop its future strategy and direction. There are also key criteria that will need to be satisfied to ensure the EOT can be set up.
Interested in how you could implement an EOT in your business?
Key Considerations
Through this type of sale employees evolve from workers into owners of a majority stake in that company through the Employee Trust, encouraging commitment and a greater drive for innovation.
Employee-owned businesses often have a positive culture and committed employees.
This option is often seen as a ‘friendly transaction’, but as with every other business, they operate in highly competitive sectors and must see financial success to survive.
Download our free EOT guide today for more information
Key Benefits
There are a number of benefits to undertaking an EOT, including:
- Financial Security for Owner
- Incentive for Employees
- Tax Advantages
- Continuity for Business
Find out how the GS Verde Group can support your business
Why GS Verde Group?
All the support you need, under one roof
A business owner will need both financial and legal support to complete an EOT. At the GS Verde Group, we can help with both.
Financial modelling, business valuation, legal structure and shareholder agreements will all be required. As a Group, we are able to support business owners through the entire EOT process and we were delighted to recently do just this for Paramount Interiors.
To find out if an EOT is the right route for you and your business, contact us.
Recent Business Sales
Posted 6th March 2025
Posted 2 months ago
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UK-based property advisory company completes Trade Sale
A Gloucestershire-based property advisory company has successfully completed a Trade Sale, in a deal advised on by GS Verde Group.
Posted 27th February 2025
Posted 2 months ago
By GS Verde Group
UK-based property advisory company successfully completes trade sale
A UK-based property advisory company successfully completed a trade sale, in a deal advised on by GS Verde Group.
Testimonials
"Implementing the Employee Ownership Scheme was the ideal way to express our gratitude to our dedicated staff. I firmly believe that taking care of our team enables them to take exceptional care of our clients. I am incredibly proud of their hard work and commitment. I could not recommend GS Verde Group highly enough. Their one-team approach provided us with all the support we needed, ensuring we chose the best option for our business. We couldn't be happier with their assistance."
Lee Horton, Athena Security Solutions
"The support from GS Verde Group has been exceptional. Their professionalism and level of guidance have been impressive. The transition to an Employee Ownership Trust has not only provided a secure future for our employees but has also ensured the continuity of our family business ethos. I highly recommend GS Verde for their outstanding service and dedication."
Sam Matthews, Creigiau Travel
"We are delighted to have completed this deal and are continuing to look for further targets as remain keen to grow through acquisition. We are grateful for the support of GS Verde and we have enjoyed working with their multi-discipline team to get this deal done."
Ashley Govier, HSG FM Group
“We have used the GS Verde Group to advise us on several acquisitions. They are pro-active, commercially minded and help us through the entire process. They understand our needs, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them”
Grant Santos, CEO, Educ8 Training Group
Case Study
The GS Verde Group recently worked with Paramount Interiors, providing transaction support for their EOT undertaking.
From the owner:
“Paramount Interiors have many long-standing staff members, and the people here are at the heart of all that we do. I am absolutely delighted with the opportunity to reward our talented team with a stake in the business for the outstanding contribution and commitment they have shown over the many years.”
Richard Jones, Managing Director
From the employee:
"Richard’s decision to sell his majority shareholding reflects not only how much he values our staff but also the respect they have for him in terms of how committed they all are.”
Helen Bartlett, EOT Board Member
