Statistics on Employee Ownership

Around 6,500 U.S. companies sponsor an ESOP, and many more share equity through other means. 

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Lists of Employee Ownership Companies

We maintain up-to-date lists of all U.S. ESOP companies, nationwide or by region. 

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Data on ESOP Company Practices

We collect data from employee ownership companies on their executive compensation, corporate governance, ESOP administration, and more. 

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Research on Employee Ownership and the Economy

A large body of research explores how employee ownership helps workers, businesses, and the economy. 

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