Engine Capital, L.P.

Overview

Engine Capital, L.P. is a New York-based investment firm specializing in value-oriented special situations. Founded in 2013, the firm invests both actively and passively in companies undergoing significant change, aiming to unlock value for shareholders through active ownership and engagement. Engine Capital often constructively engages with management teams and boards of directors to create value for the benefit of all shareholders. The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying undervalued companies where it understands the reasons for mispricing and where change is occurring to close this value gap. Engine Capital's approach includes both active and passive investments in companies undergoing change, with a strict discipline of investing in companies that are prone to mispricing while focusing on limiting permanent losses of capital. Engine Capital has a track record of engaging with companies to unlock shareholder value. For example, in 2024, the firm reached a cooperation agreement with MRC Global Inc., resulting in the appointment of Daniel Silvers to the company's Board of Directors. This collaboration aimed to leverage Silvers' financial acumen and capital allocation experience to enhance shareholder value. Additionally, Engine Capital has been involved in various activist investments, including engagements with companies like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Adtalem Global Education, where it has advocated for strategic and governance changes to improve shareholder value.