Héroux-Devtek

2024 Highlighted by $12.4B Fund VI Close, Ingram IPO, Deal Uptick

In spite of a challenging climate for fund raising, Platinum Equity Capital Partners VI (“Fund VI”) closed in 2024 with $12.4 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target.

Electro Rent Sells intellirent

Platinum Equity portfolio company Electro Rent announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its intellirent division to Sandbrook Capital.

R&B Wholesale Distributors

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Héroux-Devtek

Platinum Equity announced that the acquisition of Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX), a leading international manufacturer of aerospace products and the world’s third-largest landing gear manufacturer, has been completed.

Platinum Equity Sells Livingston to Purolator

Platinum Equity announced the sale of Livingston International, an international trade services firm specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting, to Purolator, Inc., a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider.

Platinum Equity Invests in R&B Wholesale Distributors

Platinum Equity announced a significant investment in R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc., a leading distributor of home appliances in the southwestern United States.

Platinum Equity Offers Support, Temporary Housing to Employees Impacted by L.A. Fires

The wildfires that have devasted the Los Angeles area have impacted many, including Platinum Equity and its L.A.-based employees.

Emily Hofer

Emily Hofer is the Global Head of Human Resources for Platinum Equity Advisors. She is responsible for the design and delivery of the firm’s human resources activities including talent acquisition & retention, learning & development and total rewards as well as the cultivation of an exceptional employee experience across Platinum Equity’s global network. Ms. Hofer is the Chair of the Platinum Equity Talent and Culture Committee.

Prior to joining Platinum Equity in 2024, Ms. Hofer was the Chief People & Purpose Officer at World Surf League. Before World Surf League, Ms. Hofer was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Arise Virtual Solutions.

Ms. Hofer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida International University.

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Polli, Italian Producer of Pasta Condiments and Vegetable Preserves

Platinum Equity announced that the acquisition of a majority stake in F.lli Polli S.p.A. (“Polli”), a leading producer of pasta condiments and vegetable preserves, from affiliates of the founding Polli family has been completed.