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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. 

According to Director, Commercial Excellence Jerry Hughes, who is a member of our Resources Group, there are three fundamental benchmarks when growing your business: taking share, getting better than you used to be, and surpassing your competition. He recently joined Acertitude’s “Brilliant People Podcast” to share more on our approach to partnering with management teams and inspiring meaningful change. Listen to his full conversation with Linnea Jungnelius: https://lnkd.in/ePVmeUNJ

We're excited to be a sponsor for the upcoming PICTON LATAM Summit 2024, where GPs and LPs will explore private capital and strategic partnerships within the Latin American market. We look forward to insightful sessions, connecting with industry peers, and having our team members, Will Manuel and Amy Harsch, represent us at the conference. https://lnkd.in/eYhbeH_a

Our portfolio company NWN Carousel recently announced its acquisition of LEVERAGE Information Systems, a service provider for North America’s federal agencies. The addition will allow the company to access Leverage’s many AI-powered solutions, strengthen its positioning in the rapidly evolving technology services market, and mark a strategic milestone in the company’s geographic expansion into the Northwest. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ettFNcPz 

To mark Amentum’s merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses, and subsequent listing on the NYSE, Managing Directors Ben Dickson and Kevin Penn, and Principal Connor Wentzell, joined our partners at Lindsay Goldberg in ringing the opening bell. We enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate this exciting combination!

Last week, Amy Harsch and Elizabeth Lawrence participated in the With Intelligence Women’s Private Capital Summit in Toronto. The event provided valuable opportunities to connect and explore strategies, trends, and challenges shaping the industry today.