Michael Smart Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Private equity firm managing approx. $2.9B focused on leverage buyouts and recapitalizations in the business services and light manufacturing sectors in North America. Target family and founder owned companies with $10M-$30M in EBITDA. Partner responsible for Fund Raising, Investor Relations and Co-investments. Arranged more than 200 limited partner meetings in LTM. Raised more than $300M in equity co-invest to support acquisitions of potential new investments.

Greater New York City Area

Private equity firm focused on leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of LMM general industrial and consumer product manufacturing, distribution and service companies.Sourced and led leverage buyout of Berkshire Blanket (Ware, MA), a leading developer and marketer of blanket and bedding products.o Developed growth strategy that expanded sales through new product introductions and expanded distribution channels.Sourced and led leverage buyout of the Sqwincher (Columbus, MS), leading provider of beverage & hydration solutions to the industrial, HOD and specialty retail channels.Sourced co-investment buyout of Sprint Industrial Corp. (Houston, TX), leading provider of liquid & solid storage safety equipment in U.S. Gulf Coast Region. o Completed cost & productivity improvement program resulting in $6mm in cost savings.Sourced and led leverage buyout of H2O Plus (Chicago, IL), a global developer, manufacturer & marketer of prestige branded skincare products. o Introduced digital/e-commerce sales channel which significantly enhanced existing margin.. BOARD EXPERIENCEAdvent (Guggenheim Capital) Preferred Stock and High Yield Debt Closed End Fund (NYSE: AVK)Audit, Governance & Nominating and Special Committees 2003-PresentNational Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), Vice Chairman & Executive Committee 2010-PresentSprint Industrial Holdings, Audit and Special Committees 2007-2020Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (SEC Appointed) Investor Advisory Group 2016-2019Berkshire Blanket Holdings, Chairman and CEO, Audit, Governance and Special Committees 2006-2016Sqwincher Holdings, Chairman and President, Audit, Governance and Special Committees 2006-2015H2O Plus Holdings, Co-Chairman, Audit, Governance & Special Committees 2008-2011Country Pure Foods Inc., Audit and Special Committees 2003-2010

Greater New York City Area

New York, United States

FACL is a private equity firm focused on leverage buyouts and recapitalizations of middle market companies.Advised and assisted on several transactions up to ~$500MM.Led Funding efforts for $353MM. Fund.

Greater New York City Area

Managing Director, Investment Banking -- The Private Equity Group 1995 – 2001• Managed and directed deal teams and overall transaction process raising more than $16B in capital for Private Equity firms in the U. S. and Western Europe.Vice President, Investment Banking -- Corporate Finance & High Yield Group 1992 – 1995• Involved in transactions valued in excess of $1.5B.

Greater New York City Area

Mba, Finance And Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Finance And Insurance