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SYDNEY ‑ JELD-WEN, a U.S.-based, publicly traded manufacturer of windows and doors, decided to divest its Australasian business in 2022, which set off a competitive sales process. The process was a chance for Platinum Eq...
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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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January 13, 2015
Platinum Equity To Sell Ulticom To Mavenir Systems
Divestiture Demonstrates Firm’s Continued Strength in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES, CA (January 13, 2015) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Ulticom to Mavenir Systems (NYSE:MVNR), a leading provider of software-based networking solutions. Ulticom is a leading provider of signaling software used in communications networks. Financial terms were not disclosed. The pending ... Read more
Divestiture Demonstrates Firm’s Continued Strength in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES, CA (January 13, 2015) – Platinum Equity today... Read more
Divestiture Demonstrates Firm’s Continued Strength in the Lower Middle Market LOS ANGELES, CA (January 13. Read more
January 07, 2015
Platinum Equity To Acquire Supplier Of Print Rollers And Specialty Components From Royal Ten Cate
Proposed Corporate Divestiture Being Led by Platinum Equity’s Dedicated Lower Middle Market Team LOS ANGELES (Jan. 7, 2015) – Platinum Equity today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ten Cate Enbi (“Enbi”) from Dutch multinational Royal Ten Cate (“TenCate”). The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2015. Financial terms were not disclosed.Enbi is a supplier of paper transport, fusing and i... Read more
Proposed Corporate Divestiture Being Led by Platinum Equity’s Dedicated Lower Middle Market Team LOS ANGELES (Jan. 7, 2015) – Platinum Equity to... Read more
Proposed Corporate Divestiture Being Led by Platinum Equity’s Dedicated Lower Middle Market Team LOS ANGELES (Jan. Read more
December 11, 2014
Platinum Equity To Sell Fishing Boat Business To Bass Pro Group
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Fishing Holdings, LLC, the Flippin, Arkansas-based manufacturer of the Ranger Boats, Stratos and Triton fishing boat brands, to Bass Pro Group, LLC.The pending transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Platinum Equity acquired Ranger Boats ... Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Fishing Holdings, LLC, the Fli... Read more
LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell. Read more
November 21, 2014
David Boutry Joins Platinum Equity As Global Head Of Business Development
Former Deutsche Bank Managing Director to Lead Platinum Equity’s Dedicated Sourcing and Origination TeamLOS ANGELES, CA, Nov. 21, 2014. Platinum Equity announced today that David C. Boutry has joined the firm as a principal and head of the firm’s global business development team. He is based in Los Angeles and oversees Platinum’s deal origination resources around the world.“Dave is an experienced and creative senior executive who will dr... Read more
Former Deutsche Bank Managing Director to Lead Platinum Equity’s Dedicated Sourcing and Origination TeamLOS ANGELES, CA, Nov. 21, 2014. Platinum Eq... Read more
Former Deutsche Bank Managing Director to Lead Platinum Equity’s Dedicated Sourcing and Origination TeamLOS ANGELE. Read more
November 12, 2014
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company Schutt Sports Acquires Additional Adams USA Assets
Purchase Brings Remaining Adams USA Brands Under the Schutt Umbrella; Breathes New Life into Iconic Name in American Sporting Goods November 12, 2014 – LOS ANGELES – Platinum Equity portfolio company Schutt Sports, a leading domestic manufacturer of protective sports equipment and aftermarket reconditioning services, today announced the acquisition of additional assets of Adams USA.In 2011, Schutt acquired the Adams USA football hel... Read more
Purchase Brings Remaining Adams USA Brands Under the Schutt Umbrella; Breathes New Life into Iconic Name in American Sporting Goods November... Read more
Purchase Brings Remaining Adams USA Brands Under the Schutt Umbrella; Breathes New Life into Iconic Name in Amer. Read more
November 07, 2014
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Pressure Sensitive Materials Business From Bemis
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 7, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of the global Pressure Sensitive Materials business known as “MACtac” from Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE:BMS). MACtac is a manufacturer and distributor of pressure sensitive labels with manufacturing locations in North America and Europe and sales offices and distribution centers in North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s produ... Read more
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 7, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of the global Pressure Sensitive Materials busines... Read more
LOS ANGELES (Nov. 7, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of the global Pre. Read more
November 03, 2014
Platinum Equity Completes Transworld Systems Acquisition
Expert Global Solutions Completes Sale of Certain Segments of Accounts Receivable Management Business to Platinum EquityTim Galloway to Lead Transworld Systems Going Forward Plano, Tex., and Los Angeles, Calif. — Nov. 3, 2014 — Expert Global Solutions (EGS) and Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of certain segments of EGS’s Accounts Receivable Management (ARM) business to Platinum Equity has been completed. Financial terms of... Read more
Expert Global Solutions Completes Sale of Certain Segments of Accounts Receivable Management Business to Platinum EquityTim Galloway to Lead Transwor... Read more
Expert Global Solutions Completes Sale of Certain Segments of Accounts Receivable Management Business to Platinum Eq. Read more
October 29, 2014
Platinum Equity Acquires Terratest
Operations-Focused Investment Firm Recapitalizes Ground Engineering Specialist LOS ANGELES and MADRID (Oct. 29, 2014) – Platinum Equity today announced it has acquired a majority interest in ground engineering firm Grupo Terratest (“Terratest”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Headquartered in Madrid and providing services around the world, Terratest is a specialized international contractor providing foundation work,... Read more
Operations-Focused Investment Firm Recapitalizes Ground Engineering Specialist LOS ANGELES and MADRID (Oct. 29, 2014) – Platinum Equity today annou... Read more
Operations-Focused Investment Firm Recapitalizes Ground Engineering Specialist LOS ANGELES and MADRID (Oct. 29, 2014. Read more
October 13, 2014
Platinum Equity to Sell Neovia Logistics
LOS ANGELES (October 13, 2014) Platinum Equity announced today the planned sale of Neovia Logistics to an affiliate of Goldman Sachs and investment funds affiliated with Rhône Capital L.L.C. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The closing of the transaction is pending customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.Neovia Logistics provides warehouse management and fulfillment services, distribution solutions and... Read more
LOS ANGELES (October 13, 2014) Platinum Equity announced today the planned sale of Neovia Logistics to an affiliate of Goldman Sachs and investment fu... Read more
LOS ANGELES (October 13, 2014) Platinum Equity announced today the planned sale of Neovia Logistics to an affiliate o. Read more
September 16, 2014
BlueLine Rental Acquires JustRuss Rental
Strategic Add-On Acquisition Expands BlueLine’s Presence in Southeast United States HOUSTON, Texas – September 16, 2014 – BlueLine Rental, a provider of small to medium-sized construction rental equipment, announced today the acquisition of JustRuss Rental Inc., a full-service equipment rental company with three locations in Alabama. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “JustRuss is a great strategic fit for BlueLine and will ex... Read more
Strategic Add-On Acquisition Expands BlueLine’s Presence in Southeast United States HOUSTON, Texas – September 16, 2014 – BlueLine Rental, a pr... Read more
Strategic Add-On Acquisition Expands BlueLine’s Presence in Southeast United States HOUSTON, Texas – September 1. Read more
