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By offering a creative financing solution for the combined consideration of $1.2B and by negotiating advantageous contractual terms, Platinum navigated a challenging M&A market to create a platform poised for additional g...
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How $35M renewal of Alabama refractory plant is a ‘remarkable’ story for HarbisonWalker
September 04, 2023
FAIRFIELD, Ala. – The shuttered plant was in rough shape. During a 2021 visit to check the condition of the idled plant, which once manufactured refractory products used for aluminum production, HarbisonWalker International...
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Michigan announces Cabinetworks Group adding 110 jobs, relocating corporate headquarters to Detroit suburb
August 31, 2023
Michigan officials announced recently that Cabinetworks Group will add 110 corporate and professional services jobs while moving its headquarters from Ann Arbor, Mich., to a nearby Detroit suburb.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the...
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May 10, 2019
Compart Systems to Acquire Alpha Precision & Engineering
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company to Expand Footprint with Add-On of Malaysian Precision Manufacturing BusinessLOS ANGELES (April 10, 2019) – Compart Systems, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alpha Precision Turning & Engineering. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and is expected ... Read more
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company to Expand Footprint with Add-On of Malaysian Precision Manufacturing BusinessLOS ANGELES (April 10, 2019) – Compar... Read more
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company to Expand Footprint with Add-On of Malaysian Precision Manufacturing BusinessLOS AN. Read more
May 02, 2019
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Livingston International
(Los Angeles, May 2, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of North American customs brokerage and trade services firm Livingston International.Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Il, Livingston International is the largest pure-play customs brokerage in North America and boasts the widest presence along America’s northern border. It is also the third-largest customs entry f... Read more
(Los Angeles, May 2, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of North American customs brokerage and trade services... Read more
(Los Angeles, May 2, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of North American cus. Read more
April 11, 2019
Platinum Equity and The Gores Group Sell Data Blue to Court Square Capital Partners
Los Angeles, CA, April 11, 2019 – Platinum Equity and The Gores Group announced today the sale of Data Blue to Court Square Capital Partners. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Founded in 2011, Data Blue is a provider of customized infrastructure, cloud architecture and virtualized solutions to enterprise customers in North America.Platinum Equity and The Gores Group, through its Gores Small Capitalization Partners fund, acqu... Read more
Los Angeles, CA, April 11, 2019 – Platinum Equity and The Gores Group announced today the sale of Data Blue to Court Square Capital Partners. Financ... Read more
Los Angeles, CA, April 11, 2019 – Platinum Equity and The Gores Group announced today the sale of Data Blue to Cour. Read more
March 07, 2019
Platinum Equity to Acquire Spanish Seafood Provider Iberconsa from Portobello Capital
LOS ANGELES (March 7, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Ibérica de Congelados, S.A. (“Iberconsa”) from Portobello Capital and affiliates of the company’s founding families. The sellers and members of the Iberconsa management team will be minority investors alongside Platinum Equity. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in ... Read more
LOS ANGELES (March 7, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Grupo Ibérica de... Read more
LOS ANGELES (March 7, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a ma. Read more
February 28, 2019
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Lonza Water Care Business
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 28, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of Lonza's water care business in a transaction valued at approximately $630 million.Headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, the water care business is a leading provider of innovative water treatment solutions. The company maintains six production facilities throughout North America, South America, and EMEA, and sales locations in all major regions global... Read more
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 28, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of Lonza's water care business in a transaction value... Read more
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 28, 2019) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of Lonza's water car. Read more
February 25, 2019
Multi-Color Corporation Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by an Affiliate of Platinum Equity
Cincinnati, OHIO, February 25, 2019 - Multi-Color Corporation (NASDAQ: LABL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Platinum Equity LLC (“Platinum Equity”), a leading private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Multi-Color Corporation’s Board of Directors, Multi-Color Corporation shareholders will receive $50.00 in cash for ... Read more
Cincinnati, OHIO, February 25, 2019 - Multi-Color Corporation (NASDAQ: LABL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement ... Read more
Cincinnati, OHIO, February 25, 2019 - Multi-Color Corporation (NASDAQ: LABL) today announced that it has entered in. Read more
February 21, 2019
Platinum Equity to Acquire Customs Brokerage and Trade Services Firm Livingston International
Los Angeles (February 21, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Livingston International. Financial terms were not disclosed.Livingston is an international trade-services firm based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which specializes in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting. It holds the distinction of being Canada’s largest customs broker and third-largest entry filer in the U... Read more
Los Angeles (February 21, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Livingston International. Financia... Read more
Los Angeles (February 21, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire L. Read more
February 06, 2019
Platinum Equity Acquires Orbit Irrigation and Hydro-Rain
Latest Acquisition Highlights Platinum Equity’s Commitment to Investing in the Lower Middle MarketLOS ANGELES AND SALT LAKE CITY (February 6, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today the acquisition of Pro-Mark, the parent company of Orbit Irrigation and Hydro-Rain, from affiliates of the company’s founders. Financial terms were not disclosed.Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Orbit is a leading provider of irrigation systems and related prod... Read more
Latest Acquisition Highlights Platinum Equity’s Commitment to Investing in the Lower Middle MarketLOS ANGELES AND SALT LAKE CITY (February 6, 2019)... Read more
Latest Acquisition Highlights Platinum Equity’s Commitment to Investing in the Lower Middle MarketLOS ANGELES AND . Read more
January 07, 2019
Platinum Equity to Acquire Singapore-Based PCI Limited
LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 7, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today that Pagani Holding III Limited ("Offeror"), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of investment funds and entities affiliated with and advised by Platinum Equity, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PCI Limited (“PCI”), a Singapore-listed electronics manufacturing services provider, for S$1.33 in cash per share. The transaction is subject to shareholder and regulatory... Read more
LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 7, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today that Pagani Holding III Limited ("Offeror"), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary o... Read more
LOS ANGELES (JANUARY 7, 2019) – Platinum Equity announced today that Pagani Holding III Limited ("Offeror"), an ind. Read more
December 21, 2018
Platinum Equity Acquires Jostens from Newell Brands
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 21, 2018) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of Jostens from Newell Brands in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion.Jostens, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a trusted partner in the academic and achievement channel, providing products, programs and services that help its customers celebrate important moments. The company's products comprise yearbooks, publications, jewelry and consumer... Read more
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 21, 2018) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of Jostens from Newell Brands in a transaction valued... Read more
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 21, 2018) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of Jostens from Newe. Read more
