Group 5 Releases 2026 Equity Compensation Financial Reporting Benchmarking Study Results

Equity Methods again earns the industry's highest loyalty and overall satisfaction ratings.

PETALUMA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 5 announced the findings of its 2026 Equity Compensation Financial Reporting Benchmarking Study. For the 13^th year in a row, Equity Methods received 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.

"This year's study shows once again that responsive, knowledgeable, and professional service supported by solid infrastructure and first-rate technical expertise are the critical components of the client experience," said Jeff Sunday, CEO of Group 5. "Equity Methods does the best job in building true partnerships with its clients and are trusted advisors."

"We're honored to be recognized by our clients for stock compensation excellence again this year," said Takis Makridis, President and CEO of Equity Methods. "Earning the highest satisfaction and loyalty ratings in the industry for the 13^th year in a row reflects the value our clients place on an integrated approach across Accounting, HR, Stock Administration, and Legal. Whether we're working on custom forecasting, 10-K, proxy, deferred tax, statutory reporting, or other needs, we're privileged to support incredible clients to make their plans and processes the best they can be."

Now in its 27^th year, Group 5's annual study measures corporate plan sponsors' satisfaction with providers of equity compensation financial reporting services. The study includes responses from 452 U.S. public companies and is the only independent forum for plan sponsors to confidentially make their opinions and priorities known to 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.

No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the information in this release without the express prior written consent of Group Five Inc.

Company Contact:

Jeff Sunday, (415) 785-7431 [email protected] www.groupfiveinc.com

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/group-5-releases-2026-equity-compensation-financial-reporting-benchmarking-study-results-302890689.html

SOURCE Group Five