Next Chapter Holdings (NCH), located in Highland Park, Illinois, is the family office which manages investments of the Pattis family. The office manages investments of Next Chapter Holdings as well as the investments and business affairs of various family trusts, family members, and The Pattis Family Foundation.
Our investment objective is prudent long-term growth and capital appreciation. Our strategy is to invest in a diversified range of asset classes and differing investment styles with a special focus on alternative asset classes such as private equity (LBO funds and venture capital), real estate, natural resources, and hedge funds. Our approach is to align our interests with a select group of the world’s most talented managers to whom we delegate broad discretionary authority. In addition, in partnership with other investors and entrepreneurs, NCH manages a portfolio of non-operating direct investments in private companies; many of these entities are focused in the media, publishing, and communications sectors where we bring many years of experience in strategic and operational management.
The liquidity for our investments resulted primarily from three startup businesses in media, each of which was subsequently acquired by firms listed on the New York Stock Exchange. These transactions were: The Pattis Group which was acquired by 3M in 1988; NTC Publishing Group which was acquired by Tribune Company in 1996; and North Shore Magazine which was acquired by Hollinger International in 1997.
The focus of our office’s activities is asset allocation, investment selection, portfolio management of our external managers, performance evaluation and measurement, and reporting. Next Chapter Holdings is managed by Mark R. Pattis and S. William Pattis. Additional support personnel include Lynae Gregorian for finance, Doris Jacobson for accounting, and Mary Kavanagh for general administrative assistance. We are also supported by an external team of experts who provide legal, tax, and other advisory services.
Next Chapter Holdings, L.P. Port Clinton Square 600 Central Avenue, Suite 205-210 Highland Park, Illinois 60035 telephone: 847-432-8700 fax: 847-432-8709
