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Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
WYNNEFIELD CAPITAL, INC. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in NEW YORK, NY, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $185 million in...
Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
WYNNEFIELD CAPITAL, INC. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in NEW YORK, NY, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $185 million in regulatory assets. It has 2 employees and 2 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1992
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Nelson Obus
Managing Member & Co-Chief Investment Officer
Michael Winer
Managing Member & Co-Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Wynnefield Capital?
The firm is led by Co-Chief Investment Officers Nelson Obus and Michael Winer, who have managed Wynnefield since its founding in 1992. Both principals are involved in stock selection, portfolio construction, and activist engagements.
What investment style does Wynnefield Capital use?
Wynnefield employs a deep-value, activist investment strategy focused on small- and micro-cap public equities. The firm seeks companies trading at a discount to intrinsic value and uses engagement, proxy fights, and litigation to unlock shareholder returns.
Does Wynnefield Capital invest in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Wynnefield invests directly in public equity positions, not through fund-of-funds or external manager commitments. The firm constructs a concentrated portfolio of small-cap stocks where it can exert activist influence.
Which sectors does Wynnefield Capital typically avoid?
The firm generally avoids large-cap equities, passive index strategies, and sectors with limited potential for activist influence, such as regulated utilities or very stable consumer staples.
What is Wynnefield Capital's geographic focus?
Wynnefield invests almost exclusively in United States-listed equities. The firm's strategy relies on the U.S. legal and regulatory framework for shareholder activism.
How is Wynnefield Capital related to other investment firms?
There is no publicly disclosed relation to other asset managers or family offices. Wynnefield operates as an independent registered investment advisor.
Has Wynnefield Capital been involved in notable activist campaigns?
Yes, the firm has a history of filing proxy proposals and engaging in litigation to challenge company boards and management. For example, in November 2022, it publicly criticized board governance at a small-cap holding through an SEC filing.
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