HKW Information

Moving forward together. HKW is evolving with clarity and purpose while honoring the vision of the firm’s founders and our 100 plus year history. We focus on specific sectors in which we can utilize our skills and perspective, leveraging technology as part of a data-driven methodology to power our “Four Pillar” structure. HKW has developed processes that support our strategy to find, create, and sustain value in our companies while trusting and appreciating that our approach is what sets us apart. At HKW, our approach is simple, we believe personal interaction and mutual respect are the foundation for lasting relationships. We do what we say we are going to do, rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work necessary to get the job done. This philosophy has been at our core throughout the firm’s history, and we intend to keep it that way. Four Pillars of Success: The Four Pillar approach is an organizational structure of how we operate our private equity firm today. This structure affects how we: 1. Identify opportunities through our deal-sourcing model. 2. Assess opportunities and manage risk. 3. Collaborate with companies to execute fundamental operational initiatives. 4. Consider exit strategies beginning the day the deal closes. FAST FACTS Sectors: Manufacturing/Distribution/Business Services • Primarily control equity buyouts of growth-oriented companies in the US and Canada • EBITDA target $5-30mm • 1,000+ Annual deal review target