American Securities is a leading private equity firm known for its strategic investments and commitment to growth. Recently, the firm has received several prestigious awards and recognitions from reputable organizations within the financial industry. This article provides a transparent overview of these accolades and the principles behind them. It is important to note that while American Securities values these recognitions, they are conferred by external parties and represent their independent opinions.
The firm has been acknowledged by several entities, highlighting different aspects of its operations and workplace environment. These awards range from recognizing top private equity firms to excellent workplaces, and founder-friendly investment approaches. Below is a breakdown of some key recognitions American Securities has received:
GrowthCap’s Top Private Equity Firms
In August 2024, GrowthCap, LLC recognized American Securities as a Top Private Equity Firm. This accolade, awarded on August 20, 2024, was based on an evaluation period from September 2023 to August 2024. It’s important to understand that American Securities did not pay any application fees to be considered for this list. However, upon receiving the award, a standard fee was paid to formally accept and be recognized on GrowthCap’s platform. This award reflects GrowthCap’s independent assessment and opinion of American Securities within the private equity landscape.
Mergers & Acquisitions’ Best Places to Work in Private Equity
American Securities was also honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Private Equity by Mergers & Acquisitions in September 2024. The award, presented on September 9, 2024, was based on the period spanning from September 2023 to September 2024. Similar to the GrowthCap award, American Securities did not incur application fees for this recognition. Instead, a licensing fee was paid to use the award graphic, allowing the firm to showcase this achievement. This recognition by Mergers & Acquisitions, a publication of Middle Market Information LLC, is an independent opinion reflecting their evaluation of workplace satisfaction and employee experience within private equity firms.
Great Place to Work® Certification
Further emphasizing its commitment to a positive work environment, American Securities achieved the Great Place to Work® Certification in June 2024. This certification, provided annually by the Great Place To Work Institute, Inc., is based on a comprehensive employee survey conducted in May 2024. American Securities invests in this process by paying a fee to conduct the survey and process the results. The certification badge remains valid for 12 months from the survey finalization. The Great Place to Work® certification represents the opinion of the Great Place To Work Institute, Inc., based on employee feedback and workplace culture assessment.
Inc. 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List
American Securities was included in the Inc. 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors list, ranking among 1 of 269 firms recognized. Consideration for this list required American Securities to submit an online application, which included references from founders of portfolio companies, along with an application fee. A licensing fee was also paid to utilize the award graphic. Inc. selected honorees through an internal review process of applications from private equity and venture capital firms with U.S.-based, founder-led portfolio company exits. The award, given on October 29, 2024, considered the period from October 2019 to October 2024. This recognition by Inc. is based on their evaluation process and represents their opinion on the firm’s approach to working with founder-led companies.
Statements from Portfolio Company Executives
It is also important to note that testimonials featured in relation to American Securities are provided by current or former executives from American Securities portfolio companies. These individuals have not received any compensation for their statements. While some of these executives are investors in American Securities-advised private fund entities, and some are not, all have potential or actual conflicts of interest due to their business activities and relationships with American Securities. Current executives are employed by companies owned and controlled by American Securities funds, and former executives were previously employed by such companies.
Conclusion
American Securities values the recognition it has received from GrowthCap, Mergers & Acquisitions, Great Place to Work®, and Inc. These awards reflect positively on the firm’s standing in the private equity sector and its commitment to its employees and portfolio companies. However, it is crucial to understand that these accolades are opinions of the awarding bodies and are based on their respective evaluation criteria. American Securities maintains transparency by clarifying the nature of these awards and the relationships involved, reinforcing its dedication to ethical practices and clear communication within the financial community.
