1 By definition equity and dividends must be shared equally between all members of a coop 100 members = 1% 2 Structure the way I have seen this work the coop o

1 By definition equity and dividends must be shared equally between all members of a coop 100 members = 1% 2 Structure the way I have seen this work the coop owns the company (or a controlling interest) which employs the members of the coop Coop structures can get complex normally most countries have special laws for this and it can be tax advantageous. Coops can take outside investment but they have to maintain 50% +1 shares to remain a coop