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Dear all
In the UK we recognise the merits of both
collective and individual ownership.
One model we use is a hybrid that accommodates both
ideas. In this model expect at least 51% to be owned collectively and
democratically controlled, while the other 49% would be available for
individuals to own and therefore encouraging incentives.
As a matter of fact the huge retail coops in the UK
which have always had a traditional collective ownership structure are now
looking at this model to romaine competitive as the other large retail stores
like Tesco and Asda (wallmart) give their employees the chance to own
shares.
I am at present working as an advisor on a
conversion from a home care coop to a share based company that will also use
this model if you would like more details on the model I could elaborate
more
Regards
Dave
Wheatcroft
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