HWJ is a middle market investor interested in strong management teams that can take solid companies to the next level with the support of HWJ's relationships and resources.
HWJ considers the following investment criteria:
At HWJ, we know that the effort we put into analyzing opportunities both prior to and after making an investment results in a better partnership with our portfolio’s management teams and stronger returns for all HWJ stakeholders.
HWJ's investment philosophy is built around a productive relationship with company management. Throughout the life of an investment, the HWJ Principals work to build a solid partnership with management to produce attractive investment returns. HWJ provides companies with a variety of contacts in both the strategic and financial arenas, as well as industry knowledge gained from over 125 years of business expertise. HWJ will work with management to help set operational and strategic goals through a presence on the company's Board of Directors or specific project teams.
HWJ offers the opportunity for significant equity ownership to our management partners. When the appropriate time to exit arrives, HWJ will work with management to pursue a variety of options including a public offering, private sale or a recapitalization.