An employee ownership trust (EOT) is a trust that acquires shares in a company and holds them on behalf of the employees. It is an increasingly popular exit strategy for shareholders which offers attractive tax incentives and peace of mind over the future of the...
In this article, we are going to outline some of the problems that might arise if the transition to employee ownership is not managed and advised on correctly.Valuation of the company When selling your business to an EOT it is very important that you keep the...
Employee Ownership Trust Tax Benefits An Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”) is a trust that acquires shares in a company and holds them on behalf of the employees. It is an increasingly popular exit strategy for shareholders, which offers attractive tax incentives and...
Thinking About an EOT? Brought to you by Hawsons | Proud Sponsors of the EOA At Hawsons, we’ve helped many businesses transition to employee ownership. If you're considering your succession options, here’s a helpful guide to the questions we hear most often and the...
Leading advisory firm Hawsons Chartered Accountants has advised ecological consultancy PBA Applied Ecology on its successful transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), securing the business's long-term future while handing ownership to the team behind its...
Hawsons is delighted to announce that its Corporate Finance team has been shortlisted in five categories at the South Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards 2025. The ceremony, hosted by Insider Media, will take place on Thursday 5 June, celebrating the region’s standout...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Pest Control Supermarket.com through their transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. 10.01.2025: Hawsons has advised Pest Control Supermarket.com (PCS) on its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT),...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Lindway Scaffolding Limited (“Lindway”), a family run scaffolding company, during its transition to Employee Ownership. The company, based in Chesterfield, and mostly serving the East Midlands and South...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Lyndhurst Cooling & Heating Services Limited (“Lyndhurst” or “the Company”), a family run commercial cooling and heating solutions specialist, during its transition to Employee Ownership. Lyndhurst was...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Home Utility Group Limited (“HUG”), a well-established heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems distributor and installer, during its transition to Employee Ownership. About Home Utility...
Hawsons Corporate Finance are delighted to announce that Spencer Agents have completed their transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. Spencer Agents are a local and independent estate agent based in Sheffield. Founded in 1993, we believe that they are the first...
Hawsons Corporate Finance had the pleasure of supporting Spawforths, a masterplanning and architectural consultancy based in Wakefield during their transition into employee ownership. The Wakefield-based company works on an array of development projects, spanning from...