{"id":4270,"date":"2025-03-19T11:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bishopsgatecf.co.uk\/?page_id=4270"},"modified":"2025-04-01T11:12:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T10:12:20","slug":"selling-a-business-out-of-an-eot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bishopsgatecf.co.uk\/selling-a-business-out-of-an-eot\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a Business Out of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;4317&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;custom&#8221; bg_position_x=&#8221;50%&#8221; bg_position_y=&#8221;60%&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; 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border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h1>Selling a Business Out of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; left_padding_desktop=&#8221;8%&#8221; constrain_group_2=&#8221;yes&#8221; right_padding_desktop=&#8221;8%&#8221; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;5%&#8221; constrain_group_3=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding_tablet=&#8221;5%&#8221; left_padding_tablet=&#8221;4%&#8221; constrain_group_4=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; border_right_desktop=&#8221;2&#8243; border_right_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; border_right_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_border_color=&#8221;#ab1e5d&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Selling a business held within an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) involves unique considerations for ex-shareholders, the management team, and the board of trustees. At Bishopsgate, we provide expert advice on navigating this process, ensuring the best outcome for all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Bishopsgate\u2019s team of experts have been through this process and can provide straight forward and experience led advice.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section-caption&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-family: intertight-medium;\">Why Sell an EOT-Owned Business?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Whilst transitioning to an EOT can provide tax advantages, potential for increased employee engagement, and in theory long-term stability, there may come a time when selling the business becomes the best option. Common reasons include:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Growth Limitations<\/strong> \u2013 The business may require external investment or strategic partnerships that an EOT structure cannot provide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Conditions<\/strong> \u2013 A favorable market or a strategic buyer offering an attractive premium may make it the right time to sell.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee Buyout Challenges<\/strong> \u2013 The business might struggle with succession planning, leadership retention, or employee motivation to drive continued success as they will not experience any equity growth at Capital Gains Tax rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trustee or Management Team Preferences<\/strong> \u2013 Those overseeing the trust may feel that an external buyer is in the best interest of employees and the company&#8217;s long-term future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Considerations<\/strong> \u2013 The company might need fresh capital or financial restructuring that is best facilitated through a sale or private equity investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section-caption&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 18px; font-family: intertight-medium;\">Key questions Bishopsgate experts can answer:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li>How do you sell a business out of an EOT?<\/li>\n<li>What are the potential pitfalls of this process?<\/li>\n<li>Is the sale in the best interests of the beneficiaries?<\/li>\n<li>What are the tax and cultural implications of selling the business from an EOT?<\/li>\n<li>Who can you sell it to?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column left_padding_desktop=&#8221;10%&#8221; left_padding_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; left_padding_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; border_left_desktop=&#8221;2&#8243; border_left_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; border_left_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; column_border_color=&#8221;#ab1e5d&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;advanced&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742207573812{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px; line-height: 36px; color: #212121; font-family: intertight-medium;\">Key Considerations When Selling an EOT-Owned Business<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What Are the Tax Implications of Selling an EOT?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Selling a company out of an EOT requires careful tax planning. Whilst the original transition into an EOT benefits from tax advantages (such as CGT exemptions for the selling shareholders), a subsequent sale to an external buyer can have tax consequences for both the trust and employees. Key tax considerations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Exposure<\/strong> \u2013 Depending on the timing and structure of the sale, CGT liabilities may arise for the trust or the employees if proceeds are distributed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income Tax Considerations<\/strong> \u2013 If employees receive proceeds from the sale, potential income tax and National Insurance liabilities must be evaluated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporation Tax <\/strong>\u2013 The impact of a sale on the company\u2019s tax liabilities, particularly if structured as an asset sale rather than a share sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;What Are the Governance Implications and Trustee Responsibilities?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]EOTs are governed by a board of trustees, who have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the employees. A sale requires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trustee Approval<\/strong> \u2013 The trustees must ensure that a sale aligns with the trust deed and does not disadvantage employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employee Consultation<\/strong> \u2013 While employees do not directly control the sale, their interests must be represented, and clear communication is essential to maintaining morale and engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory and Legal Compliance <\/strong>\u2013 Ensuring the sale adheres to the legal framework governing EOTs and does not inadvertently breach trust agreements or employment laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How Will a Sale Impact Employees and Company Culture?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]One of the potential benefits of an EOT is fostering employee engagement and shared ownership. However, this is not always the case. Selling the business to a third party can help unlock future growth, pay off former shareholders and provide management with future equity value. Key factors to consider include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Employee Incentives and Retention Plans<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring key personnel remain engaged through the transition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication Strategy<\/strong> \u2013 Managing employee expectations and addressing concerns proactively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with the New Owner <\/strong>\u2013 Evaluating how a new ownership structure will impact employees and whether they will still have a voice in the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;default&#8221; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;How Can You Maximise the Value of the Business?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Selling an EOT-owned business requires a well-planned valuation strategy that considers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Market Conditions<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring the business is sold at the right time to maximise value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyer Interest<\/strong> \u2013 Identifying strategic buyers who value the company&#8217;s long-term potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure of the Deal <\/strong>\u2013 Assessong whether a share sale or an asset sale is most appropriate, and how deferred payments or earnouts may be structured to benefit all stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; 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James graduated from Loughborough University before qualifying as a chartered accountant, subsequently specialising in Corporate Finance. 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With nearly\u00a020 years of board experience, he has played a key role in establishing,\u00a0growing, managing, and successfully selling an EOT-owned business.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>Roger was instrumental in setting up the\u00a0Business Control Solutions Group (BCSG) EOT, ensuring HMRC compliance and implementing a strong governance framework. As a\u00a0trustee director, he oversaw financial management, trustee board formation, and regulatory obligations.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>He subsequently\u00a0led the successful sale of BCSG from an EOT to Accenture, managing stakeholder communications, due diligence, and legal approvals while ensuring maximum benefit for employee shareholders.<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div>With experience as a CFO, COO, and company secretary, Roger brings strategic financial oversight to businesses navigating the complexities of EOTs. 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