ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Producer of porcelain enamel on steel white-boards and building products.

ANCHOR ADVANCED PRODUCTS, INC.
Manufacturer of toothbrushes and plastic injection molded products.

AMERICAN SAFETY RAZOR
Manufacturer of store and value brand shaving razors and blades

BASS PRO SHOPS
Retailer of fishing, hunting, camping, boating and other sporting goods in the United States.

BELTONE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Hearing aid manufacturer.

BIG V SUPERMARKETS, INC.
Leading supermarket chain in Northeastern United States.

CINNABON, INC.
Operator of "Cinnabon" mall-based cinnamon bun retail bakeries.

CORNERSTONE HEALTHCARE GROUP
Operator of long-term acute care hospitals.

DESA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Manufacturer of zone heaters, security lighting and specialty tools.

DIET CENTER, INC.
Provider of weight-loss services.

DOBSON COMMUNICATION
Provider of rural cellular telephone service.

EMPIRE KOSHER POULTRY
Kosher poultry processor.

EQUINOX
Leading operator of upscale, full-service fitness clubs primarily in metropolitan areas.

GENERAL NUTRITION COMPANIES, INC.
Leading specialty retailer of vitamins and other health-related products.

GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY
Manufacturer and retailer of premium chocolate products.

HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORPORATION
Leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of pet supplies under the brands Hartz, Wardley and L/M Animal Farms.

HEALTH O METER PRODUCTS INC.
Manufacturer of branded scales, coffee makers and other appliances.

INSIGHT HEALTH SERVICES.
Provider of outsourced diagnostic imaging services.

INTERNATIONAL DIVERSE FOODS, INC.
Leading custom developer and producer of sauces and seasonings.

INTERNET VENTURE WORKS
Internet Accelerator.

ION HEALTH, INC.
Regional Medicaid HMO.

MEOW MIX COMPANY
Manufacturer of premium cat food.

MURRAY'S DISCOUNT
Murray's Discount Auto Stores, Inc. Midwest retailer of aftermarket auto parts

NATIONAL NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES
Operator of renal dialysis clinics.

OMEGA WIRE CORPORATION
Leading manufacturer of specialty wire.

PERSONAL CARE GROUP, INC.
Manufactures and markets a broad line of consumer products.

PINNACLE FOODS
Leading manufacturer and marketer of dry and frozen food. Portfolio of brands include Vlassic, Duncan Hines, Armour, Log Cabin and Hungry-Man.

QUALITY STORES, INC.
Agricultural Specialty retailer.

ROSS UNIVERSITY
Operator of medical and veterinary school.

SHERIDAN HEALTHCARE
Leading provider of physician outsourcing services to anesthesia and neonatology departments of hospitals.

SNAPPLE BEVERAGE CORPORATION
New Age beverage marketer.

UNIVERSAL HOSPITAL SERVICES, INC.
UHS is the leading nationwide provider of movable medical equipment to hospitals.