Equity Methods Tops Industry Satisfaction Ratings for 13th Consecutive Year

PETALUMA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Equity Methods has once again emerged as the top provider of equity compensation financial reporting services, according to the findings of the 2026 Equity Compensation Financial Reporting Benchmarking Study by Group 5. For the 13th consecutive year, the firm has earned the highest client loyalty and overall satisfaction ratings in the industry, with a Net Promoter Score of 97 and an overall satisfaction rating of 100 percent favorable.

Takis Makridis, President and CEO of Equity Methods, expressed gratitude for the recognition.

The study, now in its 27th year, measures the satisfaction of corporate plan sponsors with providers of equity compensation financial reporting services. It includes responses from 452 U.S. public companies and serves as the only independent forum for plan sponsors to confidentially share their opinions and priorities with service providers.

Founded in 1990, Group 5 is a corporate services research firm and a leader in business-to-business loyalty and satisfaction research in equity compensation plan administration and shareholder services. The company's annual study provides valuable insights into the performance and satisfaction levels of equity compensation financial reporting service providers, helping both providers and clients to identify areas for improvement and maintain high standards of service.

Equity Methods' consistent performance in the study highlights its commitment to excellence and its ability to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The firm's success underscores the importance of a comprehensive and integrated approach to equity compensation financial reporting, which has been recognized and valued by the industry for over a decade.