ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity Investments announced today a mezzanine and private equity investment in support of the acquisition of Hatch Stamping Company (“Hatch”) by Prophet Equity and management.  Hatch is recognized as a world class leader in the design and manufacturing of metal stampings and assemblies.  Hatch specializes in design, prototype construction, progressive die construction, stampings and assemblies.  Hatch is the automotive stamping and assembly benchmark for innovation, technology, quality, delivery and service.

Dan Craig, President of Hatch, said “We are excited to team with Prophet Equity and ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity to assist us in executing our future growth plans.  Charles Collie, Senior Executive Director of Prophet Equity, said “We are pleased to be partnering with such a fine company and management team.  It is also a pleasure to work once again with our friends at ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity.”