American Securities

American Securities was honored to support 51 Vets at its annual benefit.?51 Vets plays a crucial role in guiding veterans’ transitions from military service to careers in the private sector, offering networking opportunities, direct job placements, mentorship, and resources tailored to their skills. We’re proud to back its mission and help veterans navigate life beyond the uniform.

We recently hosted our second annual firmwide Women’s Networking Event, bringing our colleagues across all levels together in an open dialogue on professional growth and development. The event featured a panel discussion with accomplished women leaders from our portfolio companies, who shared inspiring stories about their career journeys, obstacles they’ve encountered, and advice for the group. Thank you to our panelists, Cynthia Carroll, Katie Kelley Dorn, and Deb Alderson, and to Natasha Kingshott for moderating an insightful discussion.?

In our latest “Deals Uncovered” newsletter, Managing Director, Investor Relationships Amy Harsch sits down with Vibrantz Technologies Inc.?CEO D. Michael Wilson and Managing Director, Investment Team Scott Wolff to discuss how we have collaborated with the company’s procurement, commercial, and IT teams to advance its mission of bringing color, performance, and vibrancy to life in everyday products. Watch below or read the transcript of their full conversation.

Author, mother of five, speaker, and consultant Janell Burley Hofmann specializes in exploring technology, media, health, relationships, and well-being. Our Working Parents & Caregivers Colleague Network invited her to our quarterly networking event, where she shared insights from her book “iRules,” which provides an approach to help children navigate responsible technology use. It was great to see our colleagues engage with Janell and share their own experiences – we’re proud to support parents and caregivers as they navigate their roles at our firm and at home.??

We’ve partnered with Aramsco to boost its procurement initiatives, network design, merchandising, and more. Learn more about how we’ve helped the company fulfill its mission to equip customers for success ↓

The elements that drive success within PE-owned and publicly traded companies may not be as different as we think. ? In a new article, Spencer Stuart leverages input from current and former CEOs across both environments, including Managing Director B. Christopher DiSantis, to identify lessons that each side can learn from the other.???? ? Read the full set of insights from Jordan Brugg and Colin S. Graham here: https://lnkd.in/epQs9jib

We’re pleased to be recognized for the second consecutive year on Inc. Magazine’s list of Founder-Friendly Investors for 2024. This recognition underscores our commitment to investing in the long-term success of our portfolio companies and collaborating to achieve our shared business goals.

We’re putting the arts in the spotlight this fall! We invited colleagues to Robert Downey Jr.’s Broadway debut in “McNeal” and attended the New York City Ballet’s “All Peck” celebrating Justin Peck’s 10th year as resident choreographer. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share these experiences with colleagues and their family members – thanks to everyone who joined us.

What are the biggest opportunities for ESG-driven value creation today? Our Head of ESG Kevin M. Smith will address the correlation between ESG performance and financial returns on a panel at Private Equity Wire’s 2024 US ESG Summit. We hope to see you there! Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gJiUSVVn #PEWESGSummit

We hosted our second annual in-office "packing event" to support Blessings in a Backpack, a national non-profit that provides food for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.? ? More than 13.4 million children in America are food insecure and reliant on meals at school during the week, but lack affordable, healthy food on Saturday and Sunday. 30 American Securities volunteers packed over 500 bags of food that were delivered to a local school so students could take one home for the weekend.? ? Thanks to everyone who contributed to this initiative and helped make a positive impact on our community.?