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E S O P P R O F I L E S P O N S O R E D C O N T E N T How does your company celebrate or recognize employee contributions? We celebrate employee contributions through our kudos board system in all offices. Employees fill out kudos cards recognizing their colleagues, pin them to the board, and leave special kudos tokens at the recipient's desk as notification. At our quarterly companywide meetings, we draw some cards from a basket, and both the giver and recipient receive gift cards. ese quarterly meetings are also where we celebrate achieve- ments, share wins, and recognize outstanding contributions across the company. It's a great way to showcase how our employee- owners are making a difference and supporting each other, perfectly capturing the collaborative spirit that makes Sebago Technics special. Recognition happens organically through peer appreciation, making it authentic and meaningful. Has your ESOP status influenced your ability to recruit or retail talent? If so, how? Our ESOP status has strengthened our ability to recruit and retain talent. When candidates learn they'll become owners, not just employees, it completely changes the conversation. We're offering genuine ownership in one of Maine's most respected engineering firms, and that is compelling to top talent. For retention, the numbers speak for themselves. Our employee-owners stay because they're invested in the long- term success of something they actually own. e ESOP creates financial incentives to build careers here, but more importantly, it fosters a culture where people feel valued and empowered. Many of our hires come through employee referrals because our owners actively recruit people they want to work with. When you love where you work, you naturally want to bring great people into the fold. Community and social impact Does being an ESOP influence your community involvement? How does your company give back to the community? Being employee-owned fundamentally shapes our commu- nity involvement. Our mission is to positively influence the quality of our lives and communities through our work and commitments. When you're an owner, not just an employee, giving back becomes personal. Our participation in the United Ways of Maine, Employee-Ownership Foundation, Travis Mills Foundation, Cans for a Cure and donations to local charities and food banks aren't decided in some distant boardroom, it comes directly from our employee-owners who live in these communities. You can sense the passion that everyone has which naturally extends into community involvement. at's the ESOP difference. Community support becomes authentic because this company truly belongs to all of us. Operational overview Products and services offered: Sebago Technics is a multi- discipline land development consulting firm offering civil engineering, transportation/traffic engineering, land surveying/ geomatics, landscape architecture, planning and permitting, environmental services, GIS and 3D modeling, and construction administration. We provide comprehensive site development services from initial design through construction completion. Market presence and competitive positioning: As one of Maine's leading engineering firms and a 100% employee-owned company, we've built our reputation on collaborative expertise and client responsiveness. Our team-based approach provides clients with multi-disciplinary input on every project, setting us apart in the competitive landscape. Geographic reach or areas of operation: Headquartered in South Portland with off ices in Bridgton and Sanford, we primarily serve Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Our licensed professionals provide services throughout New England, handling projects ranging from single residential lots to large commercial, industrial, institutional and government projects/developments. Employee participation and benefits What is one way employee ownership has strengthened your company's performance? Employee ownership has fundamentally strengthened our performance through shared accountability and long-term thinking. When everyone's an owner, not just an employee, there's a natural drive to deliver exceptional client service and make decisions that benefit the company's future. Our employee-owners genuinely care about project out- comes, client relationships, and operational efficiency because they directly benefit from our collective success. is translates into better project delivery, stronger client retention, and more innovative solutions. You can see it in how our teams collaborate across disciplines and go above and beyond on every project. When you own the company, you take pride in the work and the reputation, and that shows in everything we deliver to our clients. Company culture What is one event or activity that brings your employees together? Our Employee-Ownership Month celebration in October brings everyone together! Our employee-led "Sebago Way Team" coor- dinates this month-long celebration featuring our legendary Chili and Cornbread Cook-off, kickoff breakfast with an all-local menu, Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull, Family Feud contests, pumpkin decorating, ESOP 101 lunch-and-learn and spirit week. A highlight is our Q3 employee-owner meeting where the entire company gathers to discuss the latest company news, financial performance, and to celebrate wins. It's the perfect blend of education, fun and community involvement that shows what makes us special as employee-owners. Sebago Technics Company Info P R E S I D E N T / C E O : Mark A. Adams N U M B E R O F E M P L O Y E E S : 125 L O C AT I O N / H E A D Q U A RT E R S : 75 John Roberts Road, Suite 4A, South Portland, Maine 04106. Regional offices in Bridgton and Sanford, Maine F O U N D E D : 1981 Y E A R T R A N S I T I O N E D T O E S O P : On Dec. 31, 1998, the ESOP was implemented; 100% employee-owned in 2007. C O M PA N Y O W N E R S H I P H E L D B Y E M P L O Y E E S T H R O U G H T H E E S O P 100% E S O P P RO F I L E S 18 P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F S E B A G O T E C H N I C S P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F S E B A G O T E C H N I C S

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