• Van Lanschot Kempen analysis found 17% of larger Dutch family businesses share ownership with employees, challenging the 100% family-owned model.
• Employee ownership skewed to senior management or key staff at 89% of participating firms; average employee stake was 13.4%.
• Among firms without schemes, 24% considered introducing ownership for key staff; 69% rejected any dilution of family ownership.
• Retention was the main strategic driver; 95% linked co-ownership to higher motivation, while 89% expected longer employee tenure.
• Complexity remained a key barrier, with 53% citing tax, legal, or administrative hurdles; 49% worried about leavers retaining stakes.

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