Stout Expands Capital Markets Group

Stout is pleased to announce the expansion of its Capital Markets group with the additions of Michael Won, Managing Director, and David Kim, Director.

Michael brings more than 20 years of experience in securities and direct lending. His expertise includes origination, structuring, and syndication of non-investment-grade and high-yield loans for founder- and sponsor-driven leveraged buyouts, refinancings, complex recapitalizations, growth capital, restructurings, special situations, and exit financings. Michael has worked extensively with middle-market and large-cap companies and has completed capital raises in excess of $60 billion across multiple sectors, including healthcare, technology, industrials, consumer, and oil and gas.

Prior to joining Stout, Michael was a Managing Director at White Oak Global Advisors and held senior positions at Cantor Fitzgerald Sponsor Finance, the Societe Generale’s High Yield Capital Markets Group, and Leverage Finance at Jefferies.

David brings extensive experience advising clients on capital structures and financing terms for revolving credit facilities, term loans, and high-yield bonds. He has arranged numerous debt financings in support of strategic and opportunistic transactions for financial-sponsor-backed companies and public corporations across healthcare, financial institutions, consumer products, retail, and media and entertainment sectors.

Prior to joining Stout, David was an Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank in the Leveraged Finance group and worked at Deloitte Consulting.

“I’m very excited to have Michael and David join our Capital Markets practice,” said Jeff Zolkin, Head of Capital Markets at Stout. “Michael brings a thoughtful and creative approach to each engagement, has deep transaction expertise, and is highly talented at using the entire capital structure to help companies optimizing their financing alternatives. Additionally, David brings exceptional execution expertise paired with deep experience across the syndicated loan and high-yield markets. Both Michael and David will bring significant value to our clients.”

“I’m thrilled to join the Stout Capital Markets practice at Stout,” added Michael. “The Investment Banking platform has significant momentum, and I look forward to partnering with both the team and clients to provide capital solutions through debt, equity, and hybrid solutions that enable them to achieve both long- and short-term goals.”

“I’m excited to be part of a platform that is growing rapidly and has a great reputation in the industry,” said David. “The Stout brand is defined by its people and their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. I look forward to embracing these values on behalf of our clients and as we grow this area of the business.”

Michael received his B.A.Sc. and M.B.A from New York University Stern School of Business. He is based in New York.

David received his B.S. from the University of California San Diego and his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. He is based in Los Angeles.

See more information on our Capital Markets group.