Platinum worked closely with shareholders in a public-to-private deal to acquire Ryerson, a $6 billion distributor and processor of metals in North America and China.Navigating Complexity

Shareholders, regulatory bodies, labor organizations, and other interested parties can have significant influence on the outcome of public-to-private deals. We work closely with all affected stakeholders, overcome regulatory requirements, and effectively address any issues.

Whatever may arise, our commitment and flexibility make a difference in closing the deal. By conducting an orderly and collabroative process, we successfully navigate even the thorniest public-to-private transactions within sensitive timelines. And even in difficult debt markets, our capital strength means certainty of financing.

Collaborative Dealmaking

Close collaboration between buyer and seller is in the best interest of all stakeholders in a deal. It drives the best transaction, helps us develop resourceful solutions that meet the seller’s objectives, and sets the stage for ongoing success. We keep our lines of communication open and our deals flexible in order to deliver win-win results.

Protecting Vital Interests

In any acquisition, we protect vital interests such as customers, supply chain, and employee satisfaction. These are critical to long-term stability and why we take great measures with transition planning, managing expectations, and communicating throughout the process.

Regardless of industry, we commit our teams for the duration of the deal to gain a deep understanding of the business. This means we’ll be able to provide operational guidance going forward, protecting the company’s core health and positioning it to thrive under private ownership.

Perhaps most important is our ability to maintain business continuity throughout a transaction. This not only keeps customers satisfied, it keeps employees working and seeds long-term growth.

Stable Operations

One major advantage with Platinum is that we can bring in infrastructure and resources as needed. Executive leadership, IT infrastructure, operational support, working capital: our in-house resources are there when our acquisitions need it.

A company going private with Platinum won’t suffer from lack of operational attention. We emphasize fundamental “The Platinum team's expertise and Tom Gores' insightful leadership have proven time after time to be trustworthy and committed to creating jobs in America.” —Cal Rapson, Vice President, UAW operations in the transition and ongoing business plans of our portfolio companies, maintaining growth and momentum.

Long-Term Success

Public companies under private ownership by Platinum find newfound freedom to refocus their strategy without restrictive regulatory and reporting requirements. This independence, combined with our operational skill and deep resources, provide a stable platform for long-term success.