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Steward ownership models offer alternative to traditional business sales

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A significant number of businesses are facing succession challenges as baby boomers retire, with McKinsey estimating millions of small and medium businesses will transition ownership by 2035. Many owners are hesitant to sell to traditional buyers due to concerns about legacy and employee impact. Steward ownership models, which prioritize mission and community over speculative takeovers, are emerging as an alternative. Examples like Optimax, Newman's Own, and The Walker Group demonstrate how these structures can ensure long-term viability and benefit employees and communities. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Amouyel ·

    Newman’s Own CEO on steward ownership: succession when you don’t want to sell

    As boomers retire, a million viable businesses face uncertain futures. A growing movement of owners is choosing employee ownership — and rewriting legacy.

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