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American Securities Management, commonly known as American Securities, is a prominent New York-based private equity firm specializing in buyout investments across various sectors including manufacturing, distribution, business services, and consumer products. Founded in 1994, the firm is family-controlled and manages billions in assets under management, with its roots tracing back to the Rosenwald family's Sears fortune. It focuses on middle-market companies with strong growth potential, employing a disciplined investment approach that targets control-oriented, long-term holdings in North American companies. The firm has a history of successful portfolio investments, such as EVO Payments, Inc., and emphasizes operational improvements, strategic growth, and long-term partnerships with management teams to drive performance and exits through IPOs or strategic sales, delivering value to investors. The organization is led by Michael Fisch as Founder and CEO, with key team members including Emily Wei as HR Manager and Jeremy Maco as Chief Compliance Officer. Its ties to influential families, notably the Rosenwald family (originally involved in its founding), are underscored by Nina Rosenwald serving as a board member, highlighting its network within financial and philanthropic circles.