Sell your business to employees and protect your legacy

We help business owners make a successful transition to employee ownership, allowing you to take cash off the table while setting your people up for success.

We help business owners exit with pride.

A Simple, Secure Way to Sell Your
Business to Employees

Get a competitive exit price
Reward loyal employees
Maintain company culture
Skip traditional exit hassles & fees
Sell all at once or over time
Case Study

Clegg Auto

Clegg Auto doubled its profits, ensured its future and rewarded employees by transitioning to Employee Ownership with Common Trust.
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Client

Clegg Auto

Close Date

August 2022

Size

~55 Employees

Location

Provo, Utah
Use Cases

Pick the Right Employee Ownership Plan for Your Business

From incentive plans to 100% buyouts, employee ownership can create lucrative win-win opportunities for selling owners, managers, and employees.

Become 100% Employee Owned

Ready to take the company boldly into the next phase with a full employee buyout? We support owners from planning, to financing to employee engagement to make the successful transition to employee ownership.

Management-Led Employee Buyout

Empower your leadership team to take the reins. A management-led employee buyout combines the expertise of your top performers with the dedication of your entire staff. This option provides a smooth transition, maintains company culture, and gives you confidence that your business is in capable hands. It's the perfect blend of continuity and fresh energy.

Partial Sale

Sell a portion of your business to your employees while retaining control. This approach allows you to test the waters, reduce your risk, and start sharing the rewards of ownership with your team. It's a flexible first step towards full employee ownership.

Gradual Employee Buyout

This option allows you to transition ownership over time, giving you and your team a chance to adjust. You'll maintain control while gradually reducing your involvement and financial stake. It's a measured approach that balances your exit strategy with your company's long-term stability.

Family + Employee Ownership

Pass on your legacy to your heirs while also rewarding the staff who helped build your success. It's the best of both worlds: preserving family involvement while harnessing the motivation and dedication of employee owners.

Our Approach

A Quick Overview of The Process

Maximize your proceeds, empower your employees, and secure your legacy with our expert-guided employee ownership transition process.

1. Strategic Planning

We value the company and create a customized, win-win exit plan alongside building buy-in with your key players.

2. Transaction Leadership

With a actionable plan in hand, We manage all aspects of the deal, from drafting agreements to securing  funding and educating staff.

3. Ongoing Support

We provide hands-on guidance, including administrative support, financial oversight, and ownership education programs.

95+% Customer Satisfaction

We make the journey to employee ownership seamless.

"Common Trust has been amazing. They guided our team through the sale process step by step. I'm extremely happy with the outcome."

Jeremy, Founder,
Codeweavers

"This is a process you really want to get right. We evaluated many options and Common Trust was definitely the right partner for planning our transition."

Brad, Founder,
Text-em-all

"Their financial backing was helpful, but what we appreciated most was their care and genuine concern. They're people we want to stay connected with forever."

Kevin, Founder,
Clegg Auto

Our Community

Join a community of legacy minded owners

We are building a community of exceptional business owners and leaders who are redefining what it means to have a successful exit.

10 Case Studies of Employee Ownership

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