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Case Studies

Stories of Employee Ownership Transitions Through EOTs

Explore how founders used Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) to exit with purpose - preserving values, empowering teams, and staying independently owned.

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Turning Operating Principles into Ownership
The Ready April 2026

Turning Operating Principles into Ownership

Learn how The Ready transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) to align its ownership structure with how it already operated - protecting independence, sharing profits, and strengthening employee ownership.