Legion Partners

Legion Partners Asset Management is an activist investment firm operating an activist hedge fund. It specializes in long-term engagement with North American small-cap public companies, employing deep fundamental research and active management to drive shareholder value. Their approach involves assessing corporate boards, advocating for strategic and operational improvements, and aligning governance with shareholder interests, often incorporating ESG principles.

Legion Partners was co-founded in 2012 by Christopher Kiper and Ted White. They launched the firm with the insight that a dedicated activist hedge fund could unlock significant value in underperforming small-cap companies. Christopher Kiper previously worked at Shamrock Capital, lending seasoned expertise to their investment philosophy.

Legion Partners serves sophisticated investors by managing capital through its activist strategy, targeting small-cap companies where it identifies opportunities for enhancement. The firm's long-term vision centers on achieving superior risk-adjusted returns for its limited partners by proactively influencing corporate strategy, operations, and governance. They aim to transform target companies into more efficient, shareholder-aligned entities.