Company Notes

Periodically, we report on the kinds of company announcements not likely to make the news, but typifying the employee ownership world. One such case is Environmental Sciences Associates, a leading California-based environmental consulting firm. In March, the company completed a $4.5 million ESOP buyout. The plan now owns 90% of the company ESA specializes in land use and resource planning, compliance, and impact assessments. ESA will provide for full pass-through voting for employees.