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How the Money Works in an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

A practical Common Trust guide to the financial mechanics of an EOT transaction, including financing, structuring, seller payment, and deal design.

Source: Common TrustAdded June 12, 2026Published 2024
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Why it matters

Founders need to understand how an EOT transaction is funded and how sellers are paid before they can evaluate whether the model is realistic.

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Owners and advisors moving from EOT curiosity into financial feasibility and transaction planning.

This is a practical finance-oriented resource from an EOT advisory firm. It should be reviewed with awareness that the source offers commercial services, but the content is directly relevant to founders trying to understand the money side of an EOT.

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