During a recent live interview from the New York Stock Exchange floor, Keith Rosenbloom, the visionary behind Cruiser Capital Advisors, engaged in an insightful fireside chat. Accompanied by Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks, Rosenbloom delved into his investment strategies, particularly his firm's focus on identifying and fostering value in public companies. The conversation also touched upon the critical role of robust corporate governance in driving long-term success for businesses like FTAI Aviation Ltd., CRH plc, and SunOpta Inc.
Rosenbloom, with over two and a half decades of investment experience, has consistently applied a value-oriented private equity approach to both public and private special situations. Before establishing Cruiser Capital, he co-founded CARE Capital Group, an investment firm specializing in hedge funds, and co-managed Comvest Venture Partners, a private equity and bridge loan fund. His extensive background underscores a disciplined philosophy centered on meticulous research and strategic engagement with companies.
Cruiser Capital Advisors, founded in 2012, exemplifies this approach. The firm concentrates its investments in the industrial and financial sectors, seeking out public entities whose market valuations significantly lag their intrinsic private market worth. With nearly a century of combined investment expertise among its partners, Cruiser Capital not only invests in companies with strong management but also actively pursues turnaround opportunities and engages in constructive dialogue with leadership, occasionally adopting an activist stance to unlock shareholder value.
In the dynamic world of finance, the pursuit of genuine value and the unwavering commitment to ethical corporate practices are paramount. Rosenbloom's insights remind us that thoughtful investment strategies, coupled with a focus on strong governance, can lead to substantial and sustainable growth, benefiting both companies and their stakeholders.