Jack Ware Corporate Finance Director jcw@hawsons.co.ukHawsons Corporate Finance team has supported Glenbrook Holdings Ltd in the acquisition of a former Girlguiding activity centre in the Hope Valley, Peak District, which is set to reopen this Easter as a campsite,...
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Hawsons Advises on Management Buy-Out at West Midlands-Based IT Firm
Ellie Wilcockson Corporate Finance Executive elw@hawsons.co.ukHawsons Corporate Finance team are pleased to announce the completion of a Management Buy-Out (MBO) at Wem Tech Solutions. Established in 2013 in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, Wem Tech Solutions provides...
Hawsons Advises £30m Turnover Construction Firm Pacy & Wheatley on Transition to Employee Ownership
Jack Ware Corporate Finance Director jcw@hawsons.co.uk Hawsons is proud to have advised Doncaster-based construction and interiors specialist Pacy & Wheatley Ltd on its successful transition to Employee Ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Founded in...
How long does an EOT take to set up?
How do I set up an employee ownership trust? Below is a typical timeline of events that would be required when transitioning to employee ownership. The exact timings of each stage differ from business to business, but based on previous transactions, it is not unusual...
What is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)
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...
Employee ownership trust problems
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...
EOT Tax Benefits
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...
Benefits of an Employee Ownership Trust
An employee ownership trust (“EOT”) is a trust that is set up to acquire shares in a trading company and holds them on behalf of the employees of the company. There are several benefits to both the employees and the sellers disposing of their shares to the trust, both...
Family Investment Company: Structuring Your Wealth for Future Generations
pjw@hawsons.co.uk 0114 266 7141If you’re a business owner, investor, or part of a family with significant assets, you may be considering how best to protect and pass on your wealth. Family Investment Companies (FICs) are an increasingly popular option for those...
Hawsons Advises Derbyshire Care Group on the Acquisition of Three Care Homes
Hawsons Corporate Finance team have advised Derbyshire Care Group Limited on its recent acquisition of three care homes: Spion Kop, Francis House, and Saint Elkas. These acquisitions support the owner’s continued growth strategy in the care sector, expanding its...
Hawsons advises ICE Plumbing & Water Services on sale to HSL Compliance
The Hawsons Corporate Finance team have advised the shareholders of ICE Plumbing & Water Services Ltd on its successful sale to HSL Compliance, a leading provider of legal and regulatory water safety services in the UK. This strategic acquisition aligns two...
Succession Planning for Care Homes
ss@hawsons.co.uk As you know, operating a care home comes with responsibilities that go beyond those in other sectors. You need to deliver care to vulnerable residents, manage the wellbeing of staff (who do an incredibly difficult job), in addition to working within...











