U.S. Employee Ownership Transactions – June/July 2026
► IQ Contracting became 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, announced June 1.
► BHDP Architecture became 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, announced June 1.
► Good Times USA, a cigar manufacturer, completed a transition to 100% employee ownership through an ESOP, announced June 8.
►Blach Construction (CA), a commercial general contractor, completed a transition to 30% employee ownership through a new ESOP, announced June 18. This is a partial deal.
► Taylor Automotive Family (Toledo, OH), an auto dealership group transitioned to 100% employee ownership, announced July 1. lazearcapital
►Organic Remedies (PA), a medical cannabis company transitioned to 100% employee ownership through an ESOP, announced July 7. lazearcapital
►Richard (Chicago, IL), a general contractor. It announced on July 14 that it is now employee-owned through an ESOP. morningstar
U.S. Employee Ownership Transactions – August/September 2026
►Roppe Holding Company (Fostoria, OH), a flooring products maker became 100% employee-owned through an ESOP, August 17. fcnews
►Robert Clancy Contracting (MI), an excavation and utility contractortransitioned to employee ownership through an ESOP, announced August 18. lazearcapital
►Allison Park Contractors (Gibsonia, PA), a heavy highway contractor. It transitioned to an ESOP, announced August 20. lazearcapital
► K&E Excavating, Inc. BaseRock Partners advised on its sale to an ESOP, announced August 24
► Westmoreland Electric Services (PA), an electrical contractor. It transitioned to an ESOP, announced September 14.
► Mission Health (Mission Health Communities). announced around September 18 that the company is becoming employee-owned through an ESOP
►Associated Construction Partners (Texas), a water and wastewater infrastructure contractor. It transitioned to an ESOP, announced September 24.
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UK Employee Ownership Trust Transactions – June/July 2026
► Scientific and commercial consultancy E-vate
► Fabrics manufacturer Halley Stevensons
► Communication agency Field Consulting
► Architectural practice Smith Scott Mullan
(Source: Esop Centre’s newspad)
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UK Employee Ownership Trust Transactions – April/May 2026
(Source: Esop Centre’s newspad)
► Hospitality, brewing and pub operator Abbeydale Brewery & The Rising Sun
► Sustainability-focused cereal and food manufacturer Alara Wholefoods
► Building energy management systems provider Kendra Energy Solutions
► Insulation and building efficiency specialist Complete Remedial Solutions (CRS)
► Private equity sector recruitment specialist Joss Search
► Financial and accountancy recruitment specialist Sharp Consultancy
► Multi-disciplinary construction and engineering group Meldrum
► Braille and accessible media print specialist Gwasg Pia
► Dancewear manufacturer and retailer Roch Valley
U.S. Employee Ownership Transactions – April/May 2026
The Boldt Group, Inc. disclosed that it finalized its transition to 100% employee ownership on January 2, 2026; the transaction was publicly announced by its adviser in May. Source: Globe Newswire
Haverford Systems provides innovative and reliable audio-visual solutions for businesses. It recently announced it has become 100% employee-owned through an ESOP. Source: Haverford.com
Nisus Corporation is a leading company in pest control and wood protection. Source: Post Management Professional
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UK Employee Ownership Trust Transactions – March 2026:
(Source: Esop Centre’s newspad)
► Vehicle valeting and preparation Autoclenz Holdings
► Furniture manufacturer Be Modern
► Feminine hygiene products manufacturer Bodywise
► Business support consultancy RTC North
► Security Provider Sonic Alarm Systems
► Family pastry-making business William Sword
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U.S. Employee Ownership Transactions – February 2026
Western Specialty Contractors – made the Full transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Sources: GlobeNewswire
UK Employee Ownership Trust Transactions – February 2026:
(Source: Esop Centre’s newspad)
► Construction and refurbishment specialist Alpha Projects
► Digital and brand agency Cite DMS
► Architectural terracotta and fireclay sink manufacturer Darwen Terracotta
► Car dealership Just Motor Group
► Salmon producer Marine Products (Scotland)
► Independent mixed veterinary group Moray Coast Vets
► Travel service operator PC Coaches
► Concrete (GRC) production equipment manufacturer Power-Sprays
► PR agency Umpf
► Finance provider Universal Leasing
► Logistics firm Wilson James
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U.S. Employee Ownership Transactions – January 2026
Lexicon, Inc. – Became an employee-owned company via establishment of an ESOP, giving employees a stake in the business.
Article: Lexicon, Inc. announces transition to employee ownership (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
S1 Enterprises – Parent company of Illicit cannabis brand transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP, marking the largest ESOP in the U.S. cannabis industry.
Article: Newsfile & Barchart
NOW Health Group – Announced a new ESOP plan with a portion of family shares transitioning to employee ownership (partial employee ownership).
Article: StreetInsider/PR Newswire
Canyon State Electric – Transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP.
Reference Summary: Signals AZ / local press
Advanced Green Technologies – Transitioned to employee ownership in January 2026
Source: Solar Power World
GMS Agency – Converted to employee ownership via an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust).
Source: Golf Business News
Paragon Sports Constructors – Transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP.
Source: Fort Worth, Inc.
SilcoTek – Transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP.
Source: StateCollege.com
Advanced Roofing – Transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP.
Source: Roofing Contractor
Cooker Construction – Transitioned to employee ownership via an ESOP.
Source: Boothbay Register
Ceba Solutions – Transitioned to employee ownership via an EOT on January 23, 2026.
Source: Catering Insights
UK Employee Ownership Trust Transactions – January 2026:
(Source: Esop Centre’s newspad)
► Workplace design practice – C2 C0ncept
► Catering equipment distributor – Ceba Solutions
► Audio software distributor – CEDAR Solutions
► Chemical products supplier – Coating Technologies
► Golf marketing agency – GMS Agency
► Construction and interiors business – Pacy & Wheatley
► Staircase manufacturer – Spiral UK
► Energy efficiency installer – Thrift Energy Group
► Marketing agency – WAA Chosen