Alternative Exit # 49 | Live from the EOA, Unlocking Capital - Chris Walton from Shawbrook on Finance for Employee Ownership
In this live episode from the EOA Conference in Telford, Andy explores the critical but often overlooked piece of the employee ownership puzzle: access to capital. Chris Walton from Shawbrook, a specialist SME lender, explains why the UK's EO ecosystem has historically been underserved by finance and how that's changing.
Key Takeaways:
While the tax-free incentive has driven amazing growth in UK employee ownership, it's also created a significant barrier: many transitions rely entirely on deferred consideration, with sellers waiting years to receive their money. This lack of accessible…
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