BDO Capital Advises Nautilus Reconstruction & Consulting, Inc. on the sale to a newly formed ESOP

San Diego, CA – June 30, 2026 – BDO Capital Advisors, LLC (BDO Capital) is pleased to announce the sale of Nautilus Reconstruction & Consulting, Inc. (Nautilus) to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. BDO Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Nautilus on this transaction, which builds the firm’s experience working with family-owned businesses in the construction and consulting sector. Managing Director Scott Leach, Director Mauro Canelo, and Vice President Ryan Belden led the client engagement for BDO Capital.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Nautilus has been at the forefront of the reconstruction and construction defect remediation industry for more than two decades. Nautilus specializes in major building repair and renovation resulting from construction defects, damage and age, with an in-house consulting division covering litigation support, cost estimating and destructive testing.

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Selling my company was the most significant business decision of my career, and I couldn't have asked for better advisors than BDO Capital. Their team was responsive, patient, and consistently delivered exactly what they said they would. They made a complex process understandable and gave me confidence every step of the way. Even after closing, they continue to be a trusted resource. I would not hesitate to recommend BDO Capital to anyone considering an ESOP.

Stefen E. Gustafson
President of Nautilus Reconstruction & Consulting, Inc.