Hammond Kennedy Whitney

The following summary lists the types of transactions in which HKW will invest and the criteria that the firm applies in assessing whether a proposed investment fits its strategy.

Types of Transactions

Industry consolidations, corporate divestitures, generational changes in ownership, growth equity, management buy-outs and recapitalizations.

Equity investments which result in an acquisition of control.

Profile of Typical Investment Candidates

Private and public companies, or divisions of larger companies, headquartered within the United States.

Companies with revenues between $20 million and $200 million (no minimum for add-on acquisitions).

Companies with operating cash flow of at least $2 million (no minimum for add-on acquisitions).

Companies with low risk of technological obsolescence.

Companies with a leading position in their respective niche markets.

Companies with experienced management teams who want to own equity.