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Definition of Direct Employee Ownership on The Grid Glossary

Direct Employee Ownership

Also known as: Direct EO

Published on 2026-10-24 | Last edited on 2026-10-24

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Direct employee ownership means employees personally buy and hold company shares, rather than owning through a trust such as an ESOP or EOT. It usually phases in through a gradual buyout, often alongside profit sharing.

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