“While broad-based ownership is not new, a recent private equity-led boom has turned it into a powerful economic force. Since 2022, more than $1.3 billion has been distributed to 41,000 non-executive employees, with projections exceeding $20 billion over the next decade.”

“The reward is mutual. Preliminary data from the nonprofit organization Ownership Works shows that operations with ownership programs achieved a multiple on invested capital (MOIC) 1.6 times higher than the market median. These programs drive operational improvements, from margin expansion to reduced employee turnover, by deciphering the code of the ownership mindset.”