Bertram Capital Promotes Chris Brown to Partner

Rhea-AI Summary

Bertram Capital promoted Chris Brown to Partner effective Jan. 13, 2026. Brown rejoined Bertram in 2019 after an earlier stint (2010–2015) and focuses on the firm's Industrials vertical. He has participated in 15 platform investments and over 60 add-on acquisitions, and serves on the boards of AFC Industries, Applied Adhesives, Burke, MSE Supplies, LLC, and NEFCO. He previously worked in corporate development at Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and in syndicated & leveraged finance at J.P. Morgan.

Positive

• Promotion to Partner on Jan. 13, 2026
• Involved in 15 platform investments
• Participated in over 60 add-on acquisitions
• Board positions at 5 portfolio companies
• Prior corporate development experience at Micron Technology (MU)

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• None.

News Market Reaction

-2.24%

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-2.24% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MU declined 2.24%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Platform investments: 15 Add-on acquisitions: over 60 Current price: $345.87 +3 more

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Platform investments 15 Number of platform investments Chris Brown has been involved in

Add-on acquisitions over 60 Add-on acquisitions Chris Brown has worked on

Current price $345.87 Micron price before this article

52-week high $348.47 Micron 52‑week high level

52-week low $61.54 Micron 52‑week low level

Market cap $388,401,990,878 Micron market capitalization prior to this news

Market Reality Check

Price: $333.39 Vol: Volume 22,938,902 vs 20‑d...

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$333.39 Last Close

Volume Volume 22,938,902 vs 20‑day average 32,464,836 ahead of this leadership-focused news. normal

Technical Price $345.87, about 0.75% below 52‑week high $348.47 and well above 200‑day MA $156.3.

Peers on Argus

MU was up 0.23% while key peers were mixed: QCOM -3.77%, TXN +0.12%, ARM +0.18%,...

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MU was up 0.23% while key peers were mixed: QCOM -3.77%, TXN +0.12%, ARM +0.18%, INTC -0.41%, ADI -1.22%. Only INTC appeared in momentum scans, moving up without same‑day news.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 07 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 07	Megafab announcement	Positive	-1.1%	Announced groundbreaking for $100B New York memory megafab.
Dec 17	Earnings results	Positive	-3.0%	Reported record fiscal Q1 2026 results and strong FQ2 guidance.
Dec 03	Portfolio shift	Neutral	-2.2%	Announced exit from Crucial consumer business to refocus portfolio.
Nov 19	Earnings date set	Neutral	-1.1%	Scheduled fiscal Q1 earnings call and webcast details.
Nov 13	Product launch	Positive	-3.3%	Announced shipment of automotive UFS 4.1 qualification samples.

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows multiple positive Micron announcements followed by negative next‑day price reactions, suggesting a tendency for the stock to sell off on good news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Micron has reported several major developments. On Dec 17, 2025, it posted record fiscal Q1 2026 results with strong revenue, earnings and cash flow, yet the stock fell about 3%. A week earlier it announced an exit from the Crucial consumer business as part of a portfolio transformation. On Jan 7, 2026, Micron detailed plans for a $100 billion New York megafab, again followed by a modest decline. The current personnel news about a former Micron executive at Bertram is unrelated to these core strategic and financial milestones.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a career milestone for a former Micron corporate development executive,...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a career milestone for a former Micron corporate development executive, now promoted to Partner at Bertram Capital. The news does not alter Micron’s strategy, operations, or financial outlook, which have recently included record fiscal Q1 2026 results and a planned $100 billion megafab in New York. Investors following Micron may focus more on upcoming execution against these large manufacturing and AI‑driven growth initiatives than on this external personnel development.

Key Terms

m&a, leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, private equity

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m&a financial

"where he was responsible for M&A transactions, startup and venture investments"

M&A, short for mergers and acquisitions, involves one company combining with or purchasing another company to grow, streamline operations, or gain competitive advantages. For investors, M&A activity can signal potential for increased value, new opportunities, or changes in market dynamics, making it an important factor to watch in the business landscape.

leveraged loans financial

"focused on structuring and marketing leveraged loans and high-yield bonds"

Leveraged loans are large loans made to companies that already carry significant debt or have weaker credit, typically offered at higher interest rates to compensate for greater risk. Think of them like a higher-cost mortgage for a riskier property: they pay more income to lenders or investors but are more likely to suffer losses if the borrower’s business falters, so they can affect market liquidity, credit conditions, and investor returns.

high-yield bonds financial

"focused on structuring and marketing leveraged loans and high-yield bonds"

High-yield bonds are debt securities that pay higher interest because the borrower has a greater chance of not repaying; imagine lending money to someone with a shaky credit history who offers a bigger reward to compensate for the risk. They matter to investors because they can boost portfolio income compared with safer bonds, but come with a higher risk of missed payments and larger price swings, so they trade off potential return against greater uncertainty.

private equity financial

"Bertram Capital ("Bertram"), a middle market private equity firm"

Private equity involves investing money directly into private companies or buying out public companies to make them private, with the goal of improving their performance and increasing their value over time. For investors, it offers an opportunity to earn returns by helping companies grow or restructure, often requiring a longer-term commitment and a higher level of involvement than typical stock investments.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertram Capital ("Bertram"), a middle market private equity firm, today announced the promotion of Chris Brown to Partner. Mr. Brown has been a member of Bertram's investment team since rejoining the firm in 2019, having previously served at Bertram from 2010 through 2015. He focuses on executing and managing investments within the firm's Industrials vertical.

Over the course of his tenure at Bertram, Mr. Brown has been involved in 15 platform investments and over 60 add-on acquisitions, contributing across sourcing, execution, and portfolio management. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of AFC Industries, Applied Adhesives, Burke, MSE Supplies, LLC, and NEFCO. He has also been actively involved with Safety Products Global a current Bertram investment. Mr. Brown also played a key role in managing Bertram investments in Flow Control Group and Solo Stove.

"Chris's promotion reflects the impact he has had over many years at Bertram," said Jeff Drazan, Managing Partner at Bertram Capital. "He brings strong judgment, deep transaction experience, and a collaborative mindset to every investment. We are pleased to welcome him to the partnership."

Throughout his career at Bertram, Mr. Brown has supported value creation efforts across a range of Industrials investments, including Anord Mardix, Clarus Glassboards, Extrusion Dies Industries, Maxcess, Power Distribution, Inc, Rowmark / Premier Material Concepts and Tyden Group.

"Chris has been a trusted partner to management teams and a consistent contributor across our Industrials investments," said Kevin Yamashita, Partner at Bertram Capital. "His depth of experience, thoughtful approach, and long-standing commitment to the firm make him well suited for this next step."

Prior to rejoining Bertram, Mr. Brown worked in corporate development at Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), where he was responsible for M&A transactions, startup and venture investments, partnership activities, and contributions to overall corporate strategy. Earlier in his career, he was a member of the Syndicated and Leveraged Finance group at J.P. Morgan, where he focused on structuring and marketing leveraged loans and high-yield bonds for companies across a range of industries.

Mr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from Washington and Lee University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Williams Investment Society.

About Bertram Capital

Bertram Capital is a private equity firm targeting investments in lower middle-market companies. Since its inception in 2006, the firm has raised over $4.0 billion in capital commitments. In addition to providing strategic growth capital, Bertram Capital seeks to leverage proprietary processes and services, Bertram High-5^SM and Bertram Labs, to empower its portfolio companies unlock their full potential.

Bertram High-5^SM is an operationally focused value-creation strategy that includes management augmentation, operational initiatives, complementary acquisitions, sales and marketing improvements, and technology integration. The cornerstone of this strategy is Bertram Labs, its in-house technology team, which aims to drive growth through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data and analytics, application development, and platform optimization.

Bertram Capital V focuses on control investments in business services, consumer, and industrial sectors with EBITDA above $7.5million. Bertram Ignite I focuses on both control and non-control investments in similar sectors, with a minimum EBITDA of $3 million.

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FAQ

What change did Bertram Capital announce on Jan. 13, 2026 regarding Chris Brown?

Bertram Capital announced the promotion of Chris Brown to Partner effective Jan. 13, 2026.

How long has Chris Brown worked at Bertram Capital before his promotion (Bertram Capital Partner)?

Brown rejoined Bertram in 2019 and previously worked at the firm from 2010–2015.

What Industrials experience does Chris Brown bring to his Bertram Capital partner role?

He has worked across the Industrials vertical on 15 platform investments and over 60 add-on acquisitions.

Which Bertram portfolio boards does Partner Chris Brown currently serve on?

He serves on the boards of AFC Industries, Applied Adhesives, Burke, MSE Supplies, LLC, and NEFCO.

What prior corporate development role is listed for Chris Brown and which stock symbol is associated?

He previously worked in corporate development at Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU).