Investment Date Exit Date Portfolio Status Portfolio Company Add-On Activity Industry Business Description Location Seeking Add-On Sorted By: Investment Date descending 2008   Active Shock Doctor, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Leading producer of sports protection products Minnesota Yes 2008   Active Poet Energy   Energy Largest integrated, dry-mill ethanol producer in the world; NEP invested in a plant in Indiana: Poet Biorefining - North Manchester South Dakota   2007   Active Wealth Enhancement Group LLC   Financial Services Financial planning and advisory services firm Minnesota Yes 2007   Active Pangaea Asset Management   Financial Services Specialized asset management firm Illinois Yes 2007   Add-On CVI Melles Griot Coherent Imaging Optics High-tech Manufacturing Designer, manufacturer, and supplier of optical components critical to the performance of Thermal Imaging Systems Leicester, England   2007   Active WNA, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Leading manufacturer of plastic disposable products Kentucky No 2007   Add-On CVI Laser, LLC Melles Griot High-tech Manufacturing Designer, manufacturer, and distributor of lasers, photonics-related components, and subsystems California   2007   Active Neff Corp.   Financial Services Construction equipment rental industry Florida No 2006   Active Production Services Associates, Inc.   Business Services Leading production services firm for the direct mail and plastic card industries Illinois Yes 2006   Add-On Airpax Corporation Sanken-Airpax Co., Ltd. High-tech Manufacturing Leading manufacturer of circuit breakers for equipment protection in Japan Japan   2006   Active InnoWare Inc.   Plastics and Packaging Leading full service manufacturer of disposable plastic containers and converter of premium paper products for customers in the foodservice and retail markets Georgia Yes 2006   Add-On Jacobson Companies, Inc. Arthur Wells Group Transportation and Logistics Privately-held partnership of trucking, warehousing and distribution companies focused on the food industry Missouri   2006   Add-On Airpax Corporation Dimensions Unlimited High-tech Manufacturing Leading manufacturer of power inverters Minnesota   2006   Add-On Jacobson Companies, Inc. Wilpak, Inc. Transportation and Logistics Leading contract packager and manufacturer and value-added warehousing provider Georgia   2006   Add-On CVI Laser, LLC Quality Laser Optics Ltd High-tech Manufacturing Manufacturer of precision optics British Isles   2006   Active DCM Services, LLC   Financial Services Provider of deceased account collection solutions Minnesota No 2006   Add-On Becker Underwood, Inc. Sub-Sahara International, Inc. Agriculture Provider of coatings and colorants to the international seed industry Texas   2006   Active Lindstrom Metric, LLC   Distribution Leading Master Distributor of metric fasteners Minnesota Yes 2006   Active Rosetta Stone Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Creator of the immersion-based language-learning Rosetta Stone software Virginia   2006   Add-On Jacobson Companies, Inc. Southwest Storage & Distribution L.L.P. Transportation and Logistics Outsourced warehouse and transportation provider Arizona   2005 2009 Exited Hawaii Superferry, Inc.   Transportation and Logistics High-speed ferry service operator Hawaii   2005   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC Glenmac Inc. Diversified Products Manufacturer of the Harley brand power rakes for skid steers, utility and compact tractors and mini equipment North Dakota, Minnesota   2005   Add-On Airpax Corporation ED&D Inc. High-tech Manufacturing Developer of the E-Plex monitoring and control technology Florida   2005   Add-On CVI Laser, LLC Optical Components, Inc. High-tech Manufacturing Leading supplier of high quality and technically advanced optical components California   2005   Add-On Becker Underwood, Inc. Nitral Urbana Agriculture Leading supplier of specialty chemicals and biological products to the agricultural markets in South America Brazil   2005   Active Poet Energy   Energy Largest integrated, dry-mill ethanol producer in the world; NEP invested in two plants in Iowa: Poet Biorefining - Gowrie and Poet Biorefining - Jewell South Dakota   2005   Add-On Longwood Industries, Inc. KT Industries Diversified Products Supplier of specialty tapes to customers within the graphic arts, packaging and wire and cable industries Canada   2005   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC Sweepster/FFC LLC Diversified Products Manufacturer and distributor of two leading brands of light construction equipment attachments Michigan   2005   Add-On Jacobson Companies, Inc. Bekins Logistics Transportation and Logistics National provider of supply chain services and third party logistics services Iowa   2005   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC Hartfield Industries Diversified Products Fabricator of steel products Mexico   2005   Add-On Primary Energy Holdings, LLC Reservoir Capital Group, six combined heat and power facilities Energy Provider of thermal energy to industrial, government and university customers while selling electricity to local electric utilities under long-term contracts California, Colorado, New Jersey   2004   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC Jewell Manufacturing, Inc. Diversified Products Leading manufacturer of customized replacement booms and attachments Oregon   2004   Active Deep Rock Water Company   Consumer Services and Products Provider of bottled water for the home and office delivery and retail markets Colorado   2004   Active Becker Underwood, Inc.   Agriculture Leading supplier of specialty chemicals and biological products Iowa Yes 2004   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC JRB Company, Inc. Diversified Products Leading manufacturer of quick couplers and attachments Ohio   2004   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC Genesis Manufacturing, Inc. Diversified Products Leading manufacturer of metal scrap processing and recycling shears and concrete demolition products Wisconsin   2004   Add-On Michaels of Oregon Co. StoneyPoint Products, Inc. Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and distributor of gun and shooting products Minnesota   2004   Add-On Paladin Brands, LLC CAM Diversified Products Manufacturer of auger material handling equipment Minnesota   2004 2007 Exited Airpax Corporation   High-tech Manufacturing Designer and manufacturer of protection devices for industrial equipment Maryland   2004 2007 Exited Jacobson Companies, Inc.   Transportation and Logistics Third party logistics provider Iowa   2004   Add-On Performance Logistics Group, Inc. Leaseway Auto Carrier Group Transportation and Logistics Provider of finished vehicle transportation services for OEMs in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico Pennsylvania   2004   Active Longwood Industries, Inc.   Diversified Products Manufacturer of diversified rubber products New Jersey   2004   Add-On Longwood Industries, Inc. Scott Equipment Company Diversified Products Leading systems supplier of color and clear insertable tab film and edge-reinforcing film Michigan   2003 2006 Exited Paladin Brands, LLC   Diversified Products Manufacturer of mobile equipment attachments Iowa   2003 2006 Exited Primary Energy Holdings, LLC   Energy Developer and operator of onsite heat and power projects for industrial hosts Illinois   2003   Add-On Carson Industries LLC Mid-States Plastics, Inc. Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of water meter boxes Kentucky   2003   Add-On Roundy's, Inc. Rainbow Foods Consumer Services and Products Owner and operator of retail grocery stores Minnesota   2003   Active CVI Melles Griot (formerly CVI Laser LLC)   High-tech Manufacturing Manufacturer of optical components New Mexico Yes 2003 2007 Exited Imperial Supplies, LLC   Distribution Distributor of maintenance and repair supplies to fleet industries Wisconsin   2003   Add-On Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC JMP Media, LLC Media Owner of four radio stations in the Peoria, Illinois area Illinois   2003   Active Gaymar Industries, Inc.   Healthcare Manufacturer of specialty medical devices New York Yes 2002   Active Roundy's, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Wholesaler and retailer of groceries Wisconsin   2002   Add-On Tandus Group, Inc. Candlewick Yarns, Inc. Diversified Products Manufacturer of extruded yarns for commercial floor coverings Georgia   2002   Add-On Aurafin LLC Little & Co., Inc. Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry Rhode Island   2001   Add-On Aurafin LLC OroAmerica, Inc. Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry California   2001   Add-On Michaels of Oregon Co. Hoppes, Inc. Consumer Services and Products Leading manufacturer of cleaning products for the hunting, shooting sports and law enforcement industries Pennsylvania   2001   Active Tandus Group, Inc.   Diversified Products Manufacturer of commercial floor coverings Georgia   2000   Add-On Carson Industries LLC Turftek Products Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of residential and light commercial outdoor drainage and water removal products California   2000   Add-On Norwesco, Inc. Raven Industries Inc., three polyethylene tank manufacturing plants Plastics and Packaging Industrial manufacturer providing a variety of products to customers throughout North America South Dakota, Ohio, Alabama   2000   Add-On Performance Logistics Group, Inc. E&L Transport, Inc. Transportation and Logistics Provider of automobile transportation Michigan   2000 2006 Exited Highland Manufacturing Company, LLC   Diversified Products Manufacturer of HUD-code and modular homes Minnesota   2000 2003 Exited Penda Corporation   Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of plastic truck bed liners and accessories Wisconsin   2000 2008 Exited Douglas Furniture of California, LLC   Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer of casual dining and upholstered furniture California   2000 2004 Exited Commercial Vehicle Systems, Inc.   Diversified Products Designer and manufacturer of exterior components, including wipers, mirrors and controls for the North American heavy and medium truck industries Michigan   2000 2003 Exited Warn Industries, Inc.   Diversified Products Leading manufacturer of drive train components, winches and accessories Oregon   2000 2007 Exited Carson Industries LLC   Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of plastic enclosures and boxes California   2000   Add-On Norwesco, Inc. NORTCO Plastics Inc. Plastics and Packaging Western Canada's leading manufacturer of polyethylene tanks Canada   2000   Active PeopleNet Communications Corp.   Transportation and Logistics Provider of mobile communication services to the transportation industry Minnesota   1999 2005 Exited Performance Logistics Group, Inc.   Transportation and Logistics Provider of automotive transportation and logistics services Michigan   1999   Add-On Aurafin LLC Murray M. Braunstein, Inc. Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry New York   1999   Add-On Norwesco, Inc. Quadel Industries, Inc., water/septic tank business Plastics and Packaging Second largest septic tank manufacturer in the United States Oregon   1999   Add-On Norwesco, Inc. Septics Unlimited Plastics and Packaging Canada's largest polyethylene septic tank manufacturer Canada   1999   Active Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC   Media Acquirer and operator of mid-market radio stations California   1999 2007 Exited Aurafin LLC   Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry Florida   1998 2004 Exited Pelican Products, Inc.   Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of plastic industrial safety products California   1998   Add-On Norwesco, Inc. Parkland Plastics, Inc. Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of bacteria and fungi resistant waterproof panels made from recycled plastic Canada   1998 2005 Exited Norwesco, Inc.   Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of plastic agricultural and septic storage tanks Minnesota   1998 2002 Exited Dr. Leonard's Healthcare Corp.   Healthcare Leading healthcare catalog retailer New Jersey No 1998 2006 Exited Weldon Owen Publishing, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products International packager and publisher of books California   1998 2003 Exited InSTEP, LLC   Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and distributor of strollers and trailers Wisconsin   1997 2005 Exited Do+Able Products, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer of storage and organizing products California   1997 2008 Exited Command Tooling Systems, L.L.C.   Diversified Products Manufacturer of industrial tool holders Minnesota   1996 2008 Exited BUCA, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products National Italian restaurant chain Minnesota   1996 2004 Exited Seasonal Specialties, L.L.C.   Consumer Services and Products Importer of decorative holiday items Minnesota   1996 2002 Exited Guitar Center, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment California   1996 2006 Exited Life Time Fitness, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Operator of large sports, fitness and family recreation centers Minnesota   1996   Add-On Michaels of Oregon Co. Butler Creek Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer of shooting equipment accessories Montana   1996 2003 Exited Streamfeeder LLC   Plastics and Packaging Manufacturer of packaging friction feeders Minnesota   1996 2000 Exited Verio, Inc. (World-Net Access, Inc.)   Media Provider of Internet access and related services Colorado   1996 1998 Exited Eclipsys Corporation (Transition Systems, Inc.)   Healthcare Developer of proprietary software for hospitals Florida   1996 1999 Exited Petersen Publishing, LLC   Media Publisher of special interest magazines California   1995 2004 Exited U.S.I. Holdings Corporation   Business Services Holding company formed to acquire commercial insurance brokerage firms and insurance-related service firms California   1995 2000 Exited CTC Distribution Services, LLC   Transportation and Logistics Provider of logistics services for catalog retailers Minnesota   1995 1997 Exited Telex Communications, Inc.   Diversified Products Designer, manufacturer and marketer of sophisticated audio, visual and multimedia communications equipment Minnesota   1995 2002 Exited Precision Tube Holding Corp.   Diversified Products Leading worldwide manufacturer of coiled tubing used in servicing oil and gas wells and for underwater flow lines Texas   1994 2003 Exited Select Comfort Corporation   Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer and marketer of a proprietary line of adjustable comfort air supported sleep systems Minnesota   1993 1999 Exited Transaction Systems Architects, Inc.   Consumer Services and Products Developer and marketer of a broad line of software products and services Nebraska   1993 2000 Exited Douglas Machine Inc.   Plastics and Packaging Designer, manufacturer and seller of a complete line of standard and custom designed packing machines Minnesota   1993 2005 Exited Michaels of Oregon Co.   Consumer Services and Products Manufacturer of products for the hunting, shooting sports and law enforcement markets Oregon   1992 1995 Exited Corporate Express, Inc.   Distribution Distributor of office products to large corporations Colorado   1992 1998 Exited Jefferson Partners   Transportation and Logistics Operator of inter-city and charter buses, including long-distance tours Minnesota   1992 1996 Exited MSP Publications, L.P.   Media Publisher Minnesota   1992 1997 Exited Community Pacific Broadcasting Corp.   Media Owner of FM and AM radio stations California   1992 1997 Exited National Mobile Television   Media Provider of mobile television facilities and crews for the live telecast of sporting events Washington   1991 1994 Exited Titan Tool, Inc.   Diversified Products Designer, manufacturer and marketer of a complete line of spray painting parts, accessories, and airless pumps New Jersey   1990 1995 Exited Numatics Inc.   Diversified Products Manufacturer of air valves and related components used in pneumatically powered industrial automation applications Michigan   1990 1993 Exited Automotive Industries Holding, Inc.   Diversified Products Supplier and manufacturer of plastic component parts to domestic automobile OEMs Virginia   1989 1991 Exited Nilfisk-Advance Group (Advance Machine Co.)   Diversified Products Manufacturer and marketer of commercial and industrial floor maintenance equipment Minnesota