PCE Executes ESOP Transaction for The Kleingers Group

PCE advises The Kleingers Group on ESOP transaction, preserving culture, empowering employees, and ensuring long-term independence. 

PCE Investment Bankers (“PCE”), a leading financial services firm specializing in middle-market companies, is pleased to announce the successful closing of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) transaction for The Kleingers Group (”Kleingers”), a leading provider of engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture services across Ohio and surrounding states.

Founded over 30 years ago, Kleingers has built a reputation for delivering innovative design solutions and exceptional client service. By transitioning to an ESOP, the company strengthens its commitment to employees, preserves its culture, and ensures long-term independence.

PCE served as the exclusive financial advisor to Kleingers, providing end-to-end ESOP advisory services. With a focus on shareholder education, transaction structuring, capital raising and execution support, PCE ensured a smooth and timely closing.

The transaction supports key objectives for Kleingers, including:

• Full transition of ownership to employees
• Preservation of leadership and company values
• Continued service excellence for clients and partners

“PCE has been a wonderful partner throughout this process, and we are so glad we chose to work with them. From the very first meeting to closing, their team was exceptional. The level of customer service exceeded our expectations and set a new standard for us to strive toward.”
— Tim Casto, CEO & President, The Kleingers Group

“It was a privilege to advise The Kleingers Group on their transition to employee ownership. Their commitment to their people and clients made it clear that an ESOP was the perfect solution. We’re proud to support a firm that values legacy, culture, and long-term success.”
— Eric Zaleski, Managing Director, PCE Investment Bankers

This transaction highlights PCE’s continued leadership in designing and executing ESOP solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction firms nationwide.