BDO Capital Advises Prism Maritime on the sale to a newly formed ESOP

Atlanta, GA – May 6th, 2026 – BDO Capital Advisors, LLC (BDO Capital) is pleased to announce the sale of Prism Maritime, Inc. (Prism or the company) to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. BDO Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Prism on this transaction, which builds on the firm’s experience working with government defense contractors. Managing Director Blake Head and Senior Associate Hayden Smith led the client engagement for BDO Capital.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, Prism provides mission critical maritime support services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The company delivers engineering, fabrication, installation, modernization, and technical services that support naval vessels and defense systems throughout their lifecycle. With operations in Virginia and California, Prism is well positioned near major U.S. Navy fleet concentrations and shipyard hubs, enabling efficient execution of mission critical programs. Its capabilities include advanced fabrication, NAVSEA approved ship repair services, and specialized technical expertise across a range of maritime and defense programs.

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We had the pleasure of working with the BDO Capital team in our successful transition into an ESOP. We entered the process unsure and overwhelmed, but the team at BDO Capital is very knowledgeable and talented and quickly educated us and put us at ease. They made the set up and data collection as painless as possible and took great effort to truly understand our business and what made it special. They were able to introduce us to other experienced shareholders to facilitate and guide us through the process. Throughout the process they were responsive to our needs, and we believe we structured a deal that was beneficial to all involved.

Jason Couse
Chief Financial Officer, Prism Maritime