Before we get started, passive shareholders have a time and place in many businesses. Our experience shows us though, that that the time should be relatively short, and flexible.
Passive shareholders are common in businesses transitioning ownership, whether the equity is held by individuals, associated business's or a capital investor. Long term though, if the shareholding isn't managed well, active shareholders can become disenfranchised at handing over their hard earned profits to a passive investor, year after year. We've seen some great scenarios where it can work, with passive investors working with the ups and downs of capital funding when needed.
Don't worry, the pun "Passive shareholders, do they work?" isn't lost on us. If you'd like to talk about how you can get passive investors working for you, and get some flexibility back, please contact our office to discuss how we can help you.
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