Common Trust launched The Ownership Upside, a new newsletter about employee ownership featuring LockData Technologies' transition to employee ownership and an upcoming conversation with P. Terry's cofounder Kathy Terry about scaling a people-first business.

Common Trust helps business owners transition ownership to their employees through Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). We work with founders exploring succession options or looking for an ownership model that fits how they want their business to operate long term — creating a model that continues to reward the people building it over time. Our approach balances financial outcomes with continuity and supports strong performance and stable ownership over time. It’s not just about how ownership changes hands, but how the business operates and performs in the years that follow.