HM Capital - About our Firm

About our Firm

Firm Overview

Based in Dallas, Texas, HM Capital is a private equity firm with a differentiated investment strategy that leverages its sector expertise to acquire, change and build strategically relevant businesses. HM Capital Partners LLC is the new name for Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated. Founded in 1989, the firm benefits from 17 years of history and experience, which have shaped its investment approach. HM Capital is currently investing and managing a $1.6 billion fund.

We seek investment opportunities in middle-market, cash generative businesses that have strong competitive positions with significant value creation opportunities. Our investments include acquisitions of divisions or assets from large corporations, acquisitions or recapitalizations of privately owned or publicly traded businesses, and acquisitions of distressed businesses either through a restructuring or bankruptcy process. Our typical transactions range in value from $100 million to over $1 billion.

Differentiated Investment Philosophy

We have a differentiated investment style that leverages our leadership position in the Southwest and a broad network of industry contacts to acquire businesses at attractive relative values in specific industry sectors including media, consumer products, energy, financial services, information services and niche manufacturing. Our sector-focused strategy enables us to work with management teams and sellers of businesses to identify and quickly execute transactions, achieving investment synergies that are normally available only to buyers already present in a given industry.

Our Value-Added Approach

We take an active role with our portfolio companies in the development and implementation of strategic priorities and value-creating initiatives, including i) extending product lines, ii) expanding into new geographies, iii) streamlining production and administrative costs, and iv) pursuing a "Buy-and-Build" strategy. HM Capital pioneered the development of this "Buy-and-Build" investment strategy, whereby we enhance the value of our portfolio companies by investing additional capital in both organic growth opportunities and accretive acquisitions. For each portfolio company, we develop a strategic action plan informed by our sector experience.

Superior Performance

As a result of our differentiated approach to investing, we are able to attract the best management talent for our portfolio companies, acquire businesses away from traditional competitive processes, and achieve attractive returns for investors regardless of market cycles.

Cohesive Team

The firm’s differentiated strategy is driven by our investment team, which has over 125 years of collective private equity experience. Our senior investment professionals have worked together at the firm for most of their careers and are experienced in our sectors of focus as well as the implementation of our value-added strategies.