If successful the company will get taken over (which includes...

If successful the company will get taken over (which includes the IP). For round numbers purposes only, if there was 1 billion shares and the company sold for $10 billion then that’s $10 per share (hopefully $USD )

This would be distributed to shareholders. It’s pretty clean , simple and easy. You get to pay your CGT …. Etc .., and go and live your dreams . If we are bought out by a US company in a mixture of ‘scrip’ and cash ( quite possible), consider having a W8-BEN tax treaty form in place. It’s good idea to get some professional financial advice prior to any commercial event occurring. GLTAH