Ararat Capital Management LP
Ararat Capital Management LP is an SEC-registered investment management firm headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm primarily operates as an institutional asset manager, filing periodic 13F reports with the SEC. Incorporated in Delaware and managed from its Connecticut location, its employee size and year of founding are not explicitly listed in public records. Ararat Capital Management LP is focused on serving high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and other qualified investors.
Investment Strategy
Ararat Capital Management LP manages a concentrated portfolio of equities and related instruments, based on the holdings disclosed in its Form 13F filings. The firm appears to specialize in fundamental, research-driven analysis to select securities for long-term capital appreciation. Its regulatory filings indicate a focus on both value and growth opportunities across a range of industries, with an emphasis on risk management and capital preservation.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (17)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BY | BYLINE BANCORP INC | 9.52% | $21.0M | 785,192 | $20.38 | $26.73 | -$110.3K |
D DRVN | DRIVEN BRANDS HLDGS INC | 8.66% | $19.1M | 1,087,249 | $17.28 | $17.56 | +$6.7M |
L LZ | LEGALZOOM COM INC | 8.64% | $19.0M | 2,137,457 | $9.89 | $8.91 | +$7.5M |
I IAS | INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HLDNG CO | 8.13% | $17.9M | 2,156,154 | $9.50 | $8.31 | +$5.1M |
G GIL | GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR INC | 7.93% | $17.5M | 355,233 | $37.16 | $49.24 | +$306.7K |
Options Positions (1)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B BGFV | BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORP | New | Put | $213.0K | 1,500 | $1.42 | $1.42 | +1,500 | +$213.0K |
Industry Allocation
Investment Team (3)
| Name | Role | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
R Raffi Tokatlian | Managing Partner | Westport, CT , United States | |
| Senior Analyst | New York, NY , United States | ||
 | Head of Partner Relations | New Canaan, CT , United States |