Are Employee Ownership Trusts new?

Globally, no. In the UK, Employee Ownership Trusts have been the leading employee ownership model for decades, supported by national policy.

In the U.S., the number of EOT-owned companies is accelerating as more business owners look for alternatives to private equity and third-party sales. The name may feel less familiar, but EOTs are grounded in established legal frameworks and are gaining legislative support at the state level.