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Hat World, Inc.

Growth Company Recapitalization
Investment Date: June 2001
Industry Segment: Consumer - Retail
Exit Date: April 2004

Hat World is the dominant specialty retailer of licensed and branded headwear in the United States with over 800 primarily mall-based stores in 44 states operating under the Lids, Hat World, Hat Zone and Cap Factory storefronts. The core product assortment consists of a broad range of licensed (college and pro teams) and branded headwear in various styles including baseball hats, visors, knitwear and buckets. Stores also carry licensed apparel such a jerseys, T-shirts and other accessories.

www.lids.com


Parallel Contact:
F. Barron Fletcher III
214-740-3611
bfletcher@parallelip.com