40 Million Owners is dedicated to working with business owners to identify the best employee ownership solutions for their business. We partner with a growing wave of business owners who understand that employee ownership leads to stronger businesses and better long-term outcomes.
Business Owner Clients
- Retiring founders
- Family businesses
- Partnerships
- Growth companies
- Investor-backed companies
For business owners exploring employee ownership as part of their exit planning, being acquired by an ESOP is often the most time and cost-effective path.
- An ESOP-owned acquirer can offer competitive economics, high certainty of close, and continuity for your people and culture.
- An ESOP-owned acquirer often delivers a clean transaction, strong stewardship, and a long-term home for your team.
- Many sellers choose ESOP-owned buyers because the process is efficient, the valuation is transparent, and the company’s legacy is preserved.
Our Services for Business Owners
Employee Ownership Structuring
We provide business owners with clear, practical guidance to navigate the complexities of choosing the right employee ownership model, ensuring a structure that aligns with their goals and values.
- Succession and transition plan
- Valuation and funding strategy
- Governance and compensation framework
Employee Ownership Value Creation
We equip business owners with the tools and operating models that optimizes for value creation with employee ownership.
- Communication strategies and best practices
- Strategic planning framework
- EO key performance indicators
- Employee engagement programs
- Operational efficiency tools
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