Employee participation

Employee participation in companies is an aspect of corporate management that has become increasingly important in recent years. An employee share ownership programme enables employees to participate in the success of the company and can help to increase employee motivation and identification with the company. In addition, an employee participation programme can also contribute to strengthening the company's equity.

Employee programmes can be designed in a largely individual and flexible manner. There are various ways of allowing employees to participate directly or indirectly in the company's success. In addition to direct participation through the issue of shares, employee participation companies can be founded for this purpose or so-called virtual shareholdings can be issued.

The termination options for employees and the company should always be determined as part of an employee participation programme. In this context, the sale of the shareholding, transfer to other employees or redemption following termination of the employment relationship are particularly relevant.

Overall, employee share ownership offers various advantages for companies and their employees. However, the various structuring options must be carefully examined and the legal framework must be observed in order to minimise any risks.

We would be happy to advise you in connection with the structuring of an employee participation programme.