Evan McCormick

FMR invests in securities of companies engaged in a variety of economic sectors and industries that are domiciled in the US and outside the US (in developed, emerging and frontier markets); in stocks with growth or value characteristics; and in companies with market capitalizations of all sizes. The firm invests across different asset classes, market sectors, maturities, and regions.

Fidelity Capital primarily focuses on majority-owned operating businesses in various industries including publishing, transportation, hospitality and human resources.

Functions as a College/University

FCI invests in the form of common equity, preferred stock, or subordinated debt (in conjunction with equity investment) and seeks majority voting control. They take a generalist approach to investing and have a wide background of industry experience, including industrial products and equipment, consumer products, packaging, automotive aftermarket, construction/building materials and supplies, distribution businesses, business services, specialty chemicals, oil and gas equipment and services and healthcare services and medical devices. The firm actively seeks viable stand-alone divisions/subsidiaries of financially distressed entities, but avoids operating turnarounds. Management teams are expected to co-invest and will participate in incentive equity programs. They avoid start-ups/venture capital and companies with significant technology or regulatory risks. FCI has no strict holding period limit, but generally expects to seek liquidity for investments within a four to seven year period.