HKW Investor Overview

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When was HKW founded?

HKW was founded in 1903.

What type of investor is HKW?

HKW is a private equity firm.

Where is HKW headquartered?

HKW is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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HKW

Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc.

1 Indiana Square Suite 2650,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
United States
(317) 574-6900
www.hkwinc.com
info@hkwinc.com

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company (HKW) is a private equity firm focused on making control investments in mid-sized, 'market leading' companies generating sales of $5 to $75 million. HKW looks for companies with low risk for technological obsolescence, defined growth strategies, and talented management who want to own equity. Target transaction situations include industry consolidations, corporate divestitures, generational changes in ownership, growth equity, management buy-outs and recapitalizations. HKW prefers North American based opportunities. HKW dates back to 1903, however the Firm transitioned from sole to institutional investors in 2001. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis and New York City.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Aerospace, Automotive, Business Services, Consumer Products, Distribution, Energy Services and Equipment, Engineering, Food, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Internet Software and Services, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marketing, Medical Products, Packaging, Plastics, Software, Technology Hardware, Transportation

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Consolidation, Divestiture, Growth Capital, Recapitalization

Geographic Preferences: East US, Midwest US, South US, West US, Canada

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue 5 75
Target EBITDA 5 30
Investment Size - -
Enterprise Value 20 150
values in millions of USD


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