Private Equity Partners provides equity capital in partnership with management to facilitate later-stage internal growth, intra-industry acquisitions, recapitalizations, and buyouts, all with the fundamental objective of achieving superior, long-term capital appreciation. The firm focuses its investment activities on manufacturing, distribution and service enterprises that a) have the proven ability to achieve high rates of return on invested capital b) possess a sustainable competitive advantage and c) exhibit attractive prospects in light of industry dynamics.

Private Equity Partners seeks opportunities requiring equity investments ranging from $2 million to $10 million, and will provide additional follow-on financing when warranted. In addition to providing equity capital, Private Equity Partners can arrange senior or subordinated debt financing to complete transactions. The firm's aim is to utilize sufficient leverage to bolster equity returns without jeopardizing the flexibility needed to grow a business. Private Equity Partners will act as lead investor or co-investor, and the firm will consider either minority or controlling positions.

The principals of Private Equity Partners have complete authority for all investment decisions; thus, the ability to respond quickly is not dependent upon an investment committee. Private Equity Partners' disciplined approach requires valuations that will provide its partners a fair return for the risks inherent in private investing. To help mitigate this risk, the firm looks to ensure alignment of interests through meaningful equity participation by management.

Private Equity Partners relies on portfolio company management to make day-to-day operating decisions. The principals manage the firmís investments through active board participation, particularly in the areas of corporate finance, business strategy, and organizational development. The firm views value creation as a long-term process, and seeks flexibility with regard to liquidity opportunities rather than being tied to a particular exit strategy. As stewards of its partners' capital, Private Equity Partners will work with management to explore timely opportunities to realize investment returns.