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Platinum Equity Invests in TAK Communications
March 22, 2024
Firm to partner with TAK’s current shareholders and management team, which will continue as equity partners in the business Transaction extends momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES (March 22, 202...
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Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Yak Access to United Rentals for $1.1 Billion
March 15, 2024
LOS ANGELES (March 15, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC (collectively, “Yak”) to United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE...
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August 02, 2021
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of McGraw Hill for $4.5 Billion
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (August 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of McGraw Hill, a global leader in educational content and digital platforms, for a purchase price of approximately $4.5 billion. Founded in 1888, McGraw Hill provides outcome-focused learning solutions to millions of students globally, delivering both curated content and digital learning tools and platforms to the classrooms of ap... Read more
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (August 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of McGraw Hill, a global leader in... Read more
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (August 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition o. Read more
July 27, 2021
How Platinum Equity supports Elevate Textiles’ sustainability initiatives and product innovation
Joining the United Nations Global Compact, a worldwide initiative with 10 sustainability principles.The construction of a wastewater treatment facility in Mexico that will save 140 million gallons of water per year.Addressing climate change and setting a goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.The announcements are just a few of the many initiatives Elevate Textiles has delivered or promised in its mission to provide environmentally friendly p... Read more
Joining the United Nations Global Compact, a worldwide initiative with 10 sustainability principles.The construction of a wastewater treatment facilit... Read more
Joining the United Nations Global Compact, a worldwide initiative with 10 sustainability principles.The construction . Read more
July 19, 2021
Why Yusef Jackson has joined Platinum Equity’s transformation efforts at Aventiv Technologies
Gathering around the tree to open gifts is the typical Christmas scene for most families.But for Yusef Jackson, the holiday was a time to help the incarcerated held at the Cook (Ill.) County Department of Corrections.“Most kids think about what they're going to get under the tree,” Jackson said recently. “For us, the big thing on Christmas was to wake up, put our clothes on and go to the jail and put on programs for the prisoners.“It was ... Read more
Gathering around the tree to open gifts is the typical Christmas scene for most families.But for Yusef Jackson, the holiday was a time to help the inc... Read more
Gathering around the tree to open gifts is the typical Christmas scene for most families.But for Yusef Jackson, the h. Read more
July 19, 2021
Platinum Equity to Acquire Global Aerospace Supply Chain Services Provider Unical Aviation
Aviation parts and components business to benefit from new operational resources and recapitalized balance sheet as air travel begins to reboundLOS ANGELES (July 19, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Unical Aviation Inc. and certain of the company’s affiliates (“Unical”), a leading provider of aircraft parts and components to the global commercial aerospace market, from affiliates of t... Read more
Aviation parts and components business to benefit from new operational resources and recapitalized balance sheet as air travel begins to reboundLOS AN... Read more
Aviation parts and components business to benefit from new operational resources and recapitalized balance sheet as a. Read more
July 14, 2021
Platinum Equity to Acquire Oregon Tool from American Securities and P2 Capital Partners
Acquisition will help Oregon Tool fuel innovation and propel global growthPORTLAND, OR (July 14, 2021) – Platinum Equity, American Securities and P2 Capital Partners today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Platinum Equity will acquire Oregon Tool, a global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket-driven professional grade cutting tools, outdoor equipment accessories and parts. American Securities and P2 Capital have... Read more
Acquisition will help Oregon Tool fuel innovation and propel global growthPORTLAND, OR (July 14, 2021) – Platinum Equity, American Securities and P2... Read more
Acquisition will help Oregon Tool fuel innovation and propel global growthPORTLAND, OR (July 14, 2021) – Platinum E. Read more
July 07, 2021
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Ingram Micro for $7.2 Billion
Ingram Micro, with $49 Billion of Annual Sales, Gains Added Flexibility and Resources to Execute on Strategic Initiatives Under Platinum Equity’s OwnershipAcquisition of World’s Largest Technology Distributor and Leading Provider of Logistics Solutions and Services to Leverage Platinum Equity’s Industry Experience, Financial Resources and Global Operating ExpertiseLOS ANGELES and IRVINE, California (July 7, 2021) – Platinum Equity today a... Read more
Ingram Micro, with $49 Billion of Annual Sales, Gains Added Flexibility and Resources to Execute on Strategic Initiatives Under Platinum Equity’s Ow... Read more
Ingram Micro, with $49 Billion of Annual Sales, Gains Added Flexibility and Resources to Execute on Strategic Initiat. Read more
July 07, 2021
Platinum Equity Acquires Flooring Distributor Paramount Global Surfaces
PGS acquisition to leverage investment firm’s expertise in building products sectorTransaction highlights continued momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap teamLOS ANGELES (July 7, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today the acquisition of Paramount Global Surfaces (PGS) from Linsalata Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.PGS is a leading developer, importer and distributor of premium, proprietary porcelai... Read more
PGS acquisition to leverage investment firm’s expertise in building products sectorTransaction highlights continued momentum of Platinum Equity’s ... Read more
PGS acquisition to leverage investment firm’s expertise in building products sectorTransaction highlights continued. Read more
July 06, 2021
Platinum Equity to Acquire Water Treatment Company Solenis for $5.25 Billion
Solenis to Merge with Sigura, Creating Diversified Leader in Sustainable SolutionsLOS ANGELES – July 6, 2021 – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) and BASF in a transaction that implies an enterprise value for Solenis of $5.25 billion.As part of the t... Read more
Solenis to Merge with Sigura, Creating Diversified Leader in Sustainable SolutionsLOS ANGELES – July 6, 2021 – Platinum Equity announced today th... Read more
Solenis to Merge with Sigura, Creating Diversified Leader in Sustainable SolutionsLOS ANGELES – July 6, 2021 – P. Read more
July 02, 2021
Platinum Equity to Sell Multi-Color Corporation to CD&R
MCC to merge with Fort Dearborn CompanyLOS ANGELES (July 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global leader in label solutions, to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.In connection with the transaction, CD&R also announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fort Dear... Read more
MCC to merge with Fort Dearborn CompanyLOS ANGELES (July 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Mu... Read more
MCC to merge with Fort Dearborn CompanyLOS ANGELES (July 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of . Read more
June 29, 2021
Centerfield Acquires Leading Digital Marketing Solution for Insurance Industry, Datalot
LOS ANGELES – Jun. 29, 2021 – Centerfield, a premier technology service for digital customer acquisition, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Datalot, a leading digital marketing solution for auto, home, health and Medicare insurance companies, from an investment fund affiliated with Lightyear Capital.Centerfield’s digital brands and industry leading platform, Dugout, engage in-market consumers and automate end-... Read more
LOS ANGELES – Jun. 29, 2021 – Centerfield, a premier technology service for digital customer acquisition, today announced the signing of a definit... Read more
LOS ANGELES – Jun. 29, 2021 – Centerfield, a premier technology service for digital customer acquisition, today a. Read more
