ADESA


Indianapolis, IN

Network of auto actions. Acquired by Minnesota Power and Light in 1995.

Adjoined Consulting


Miami, FL

www.capgemini.com

Adjoined Consulting (www.adjoined.com) was a full-service management consulting firm serving the Global 2000 client base. Adjoined was acquired by Kanbay International in March 2006. Kanbay was acquired by Capgemini in February 2007.

Aesgen


Princeton, NJ

www.aesgen.net

Developer of specialized cancer-related drugs. Acquired by MGI Pharma (Nasdaq: MOGN) in September 2004.

Boston Proper


Boca Raton, FL

www.bostonproper.com

Publisher of the Boston Proper Catalog, which markets women's clothing. LBO in September 2005.

Central Pharmacy


Atlanta, GA

www.cardinal.com

Provider of nuclear pharmacies that prepare unit-dose pharmaceuticals using radioactive materials. Acquired by Bindley Western Industries (now Cardinal Health NYSE: CAH) in 1999.

Cerulean Companies


Atlanta, GA

www.wellpoint.com

Provider of health insurance products and services. Acquired by WellPoint Health Networks (NYSE: WLP) in 2001.

CipherTrust


Atlanta, GA

www.securecomputing.com

Provides comprehensive security solutions for enterprise e-mail systems. Its flagship product, IronMail, is an award-winning appliance that provides a secure e-mail gateway for the enterprise. Acquired by Secure Computing (Nasdaq: SCUR) in September 2006.

Conduit Software


Pleasanton, CA

www.probusiness.com

Provider of employee relationship management applications. Acquired by ProBusiness (Nasdaq: PRBZ) in 1999.

Cryogenic Services


Canton, GA

Manufactures super-insulated tanks for storage of industrial gasses in their liquid state. Acquired by Minnesota Valley Engineering in 1990.

Cypress Communications


Atlanta, GA

www.cypresscom.net

Provides customized, fully integrated in-building broadband communication services (including voice, data, and video services) to small and medium-sized businesses. Acquired by Arcapita in June 2005.

Digital Furnace


Atlanta, GA

www.broadcom.com

Developer of software to increase capacity of broadband networks. Acquired by Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) in 2000.

Direct Corporation


Nashville, TN
Ticker: DRCT

www.direct-general.com

Provides non-standard automobile insurance policies and policy financing to individuals. Public offering completed in 2003.

Employease


Atlanta, GA

www.adp.com

Internet business services for managing and communicating human resource, benefit and payroll information. Acquired by ADP (NYSE: ADP) in October 2006.

Escalon Packers


Escalon, CA

www.heinz.com

Processor and canner of high-end tomato products for use in the food service industry. Acquired by H.J. Heinz (NYSE: HNZ) in 1991.

Firethorn


Atlanta, GA

www.firethornmobile.com

Develops and hosts financial-based applications to facilitate mobile commerce transactions on wireless handsets. Acquired by Qualcomm in November 2007.

Greenberg News


Atlanta, GA

www.webmd.com

Medical news and information service provider. Acquired by Heatheon/ WebMD (Nasdaq: HLTH) in 1999.

Image-Guided Neurologics


Melbourne, FL

www.igneurologics.com

Medical device technology focused on neurological disorders, utilizing a patented guidance device for precise penetration and treatment of the brain. Acquired by Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) in September 2005.

Intertech Information Management


Atlanta, GA

www.ewebhealth.com

Develops and markets document management solutions, primarily related to remote coding of patient medical records, to healthcare providers. Acquired by ChartOne in July 2004.

Manugistics Group


Rockville, MD
Ticker: MANU

www.manugistics.com

Global provider of powerful supply-demand chain optimization and e-Business solutions for enterprises and evolving trading markets.

Neoworld Communications


Bloomfield, NJ

www.nextel.com

Two-way radio dispatch services for wireless communications. Acquired by Nextel (Nasdaq: NXTL) in 2003.

nFront


Atlanta, GA
Ticker: DGIN

www.digitalinsight.com

Provides internet banking software and services to community banks and credit unions. Public offering completed in 1999. Acquired by Digital Insight (Nasdaq: DGIN) in 2000.

Novoste


Norcross, GA

www.novoste.com

Leader in the field of radiation therapy delivered inside an artery to prevent restenosis (re-closing). Public offering completed in 1996.

One Price Clothing Stores


Duncan, SC

www.oneprice.com

Owner and operator of retail stores selling woman's apparel at discount prices. Shares distributed in 1990.

Opensite Technologies


Atlanta, GA

www.siebel.com

Provider of web-based dynamic commerce solutions. Acquired by Siebel Systems (Nasdaq:SEBL) in 2000.

Pearl iZUMi


Boulder, CO

www.pearlizumi.com

Designs, manufactures, and distributes high performance athletic apparel, primarily for the cycling market. Acquired by Nautilus (NYSE: NLS) in July 2005.

Perfect Fit


Charlotte, NC

www.foamex.com

Manufacturer and marketer of home furnishings for the bedroom sold under the Bedsack and Perfect Fit brand names. Acquired by Foamex (NASDAQ: FMXI) in 1993.

REN Corporation


Nashville, TN

Operates state-of-the-art dialysis clinics and provides in-home hemo dialysis services. Public offering completed in 1989.

Sales Technologies


Atlanta, GA

www.dnb.com

Developed software to computerize the sales function of major corporations. Acquired by Dun & Bradstreet in 1989.

Schlotzsky's Deli


Austin, TX

www.schlotzskys.com

International franchise restaurant chain. Public offering completed in 1997.

Southern Tool


Anniston, AL

Manufacturer of near-net-shape precision investment casting for several industries including petrochemicals and automotive. Acquired by Triplex Lloyd Plc in 1989.

Surgical Alliance


Nashville, TN

Develops and manages specialty orthopedic inpatient hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.

Talus Solutions


Atlanta, GA

www.manugistics.com

Provider of revenue management software and consulting services. Acquired by Manugistics (NASDAQ: MANU) in 2000.

Tetra Technologies


The Woodlands, TX
Ticker: TTI

www.tetratec.com

Provides services to the oil and gas industries. Public offering completed in 1990.

Witness Systems


Roswell, GA
Ticker: WITS

www.witsys.com

Provides customer interaction recording, analysis and e-learning software that enables companies to optimize their customer relationships. Public offering completed in 2000.