Since 1984, HWP has compiled an impressive track record investing in both private and public companies. During this time frame, the Firm has made numerous investments in transactions which collectively have exceeded $7 billion. The Firm’s investments have been of varying sizes and have included both minority and control equity positions. A listing of representative investments is presented below.

Current Investments

Nursefinders, Inc.
Nursefinders is a leading healthcare staffing company which participates in each of the four major healthcare staffing segments, as well as the home healthcare market.

Matria Healthcare
Matria is one of the largest providers of disease management services, wellness programs, and informatics.

LCA - Vision
LCA-Vision Inc. is the largest provider of fixed site laser vision correction services in the United States, operating over 60 vision correction centers under its LasikPlus brand name.

Symmetry Medical
Symmetry Medical Inc. is the largest independent provider of implants, instruments and cases to orthopedic device manufacturers worldwide.

Prior Investments (partial list)

AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. is the largest temporary healthcare staffing company in the United States, providing travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals, locum tenens, and physician permanent placement services.

Nebraska Book Company
Nebraska Book Company is a leading wholesale distributor of used college textbooks and the largest operator of off-campus college bookstores in the United States. 

Playtex Products
Playtex Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of a diversified portfolio of market-leading personal care and consumer products including Playtex tampons, Banana Boat, Wet Ones, and Playtex gloves.

Smarte Carte
Smarte Carte, Inc. is the leading concessionaire of baggage cart, locker, and stroller services to airports, train stations, bus terminals, shopping centers and entertainment facilities around the world.

Sybron International Corporation
Sybron International Corporation is the former parent company of two manufacturers of value-added products for the laboratory and dental supply markets.

Dr Pepper Company
Dr Pepper Company manufactures, markets and distributes soft drink concentrate and fountain syrups under the Company's Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper trademarks.

The Seven-Up Company
The Seven-Up Company manufactures, markets and distributes soft drink concentrate and fountain syrups under the 7-Up and Diet 7-Up trademarks.

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