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2025 Deal Activity Deal teams delivered solutions through creative deal structures and in doing so, we completed 73 transactions across private equity and credit DEAL ACTIVITY OUR DEAL CRITERIA 73 Deals in 12 Months 11 Platforms 48 Add-Ons 11 Divestitures 3 Credit Deals Featured Platforms A precision contract manufacturer and provider of value-added services that delivers high-quality sheet metal solutions HQ: Bonham, Texas Industry: Industrials Learn More A provider of high-performance rigid packaging solutions for a range of categories including paints and coatings, chemicals and cleansers, food products, lubricants and more HQ: Hayward, California Industry: Industrials Learn More A vertically-integrated medical supply distribution platform primarily serving the acute care market HQ: Richmond, Virgina Industry: Healthcare Learn More A collection of integrated agencies providing end-to-end solutions for trade shows, corporate events, meetings, conferences, and other live experiences HQ: Chicago, Illinois Industry: Business Services Learn More A pan–European supplier of custom-branded merchandise and promotional goods HQ: Paris, France Industry: Business Services Learn More One of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of recreational and outdoor living systems HQ: Huntersville, North Carolina Industry: Industrials Learn More A leading provider of inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity services to the commercial aviation and maritime markets HQ: Lombard, Illinois Industry: Media and Telecommunications Learn More A leading provider of landing gear and actuation systems HQ: Longueuil, Canada Industry: Aerospace & Defense Learn More A leading home appliance distributor in the southwestern United States HQ: Ontario, California Industry: Industrials Learn More A precision contract manufacturer and provider of value-added services that delivers high-quality sheet metal solutions HQ: Bonham, Texas Industry: Industrials Learn More A provider of high-performance rigid packaging solutions for a range of categories including paints and coatings, chemicals and cleansers, food products, lubricants and more HQ: Hayward, California Industry: Industrials Learn More A vertically-integrated medical supply distribution platform primarily serving the acute care market HQ: Richmond, Virgina Industry: Healthcare Learn More A collection of integrated agencies providing end-to-end solutions for trade shows, corporate events, meetings, conferences, and other live experiences HQ: Chicago, Illinois Industry: Business Services Learn More A pan–European supplier of custom-branded merchandise and promotional goods HQ: Paris, France Industry: Business Services Learn More One of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of recreational and outdoor living systems HQ: Huntersville, North Carolina Industry: Industrials Learn More A leading provider of inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity services to the commercial aviation and maritime markets HQ: Lombard, Illinois Industry: Media and Telecommunications Learn More A leading provider of landing gear and actuation systems HQ: Longueuil, Canada Industry: Aerospace & Defense Learn More A leading home appliance distributor in the southwestern United States HQ: Ontario, California Industry: Industrials Learn More Featured Divestitures Husky Merger Signed November 2025 (Closed January 2026) Unical Signed November 2025 MARS Parts MARS November 2025 TruckPro Merger October 2025 Curtis Instruments Rehlko September 2025 Intellirent Electrorent May 2025 Livingston January 2025 View More View Less Featured Add-ons XD Connects Solo December 2025 Maple Hill Horizon Family Brands November 2025 NCH Corporation Solenis November 2025 evo Pelican October 2025 Chantelle Hop Lun August 2025 Tobago Hop Lun August 2025 The Wilmott Group Rehlko August 2025 ConsumerVoice Centerfield August 2025 Essaypop McGraw Hill March 2025 View More View Less Featured Credit Deals RecapitalizationFirst lien term loanA global provider of film and photo solutions; and a leading global provider of data capture and processing solutions to enterprises and consumers. RefinancingFirst lien term loanSupplier of design-assist engineering and manufacturers’ representation services [1] Deal activity reflects private equity and private credit buy and sell-side transactions signed or closed between January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. [2] Transactions listed above include buy and sell-side transactions that signed and closed across multiple years, with each transaction counted in activity totals for both the signing and closing year. Such transactions listed above have been included for illustrative purposes only and consist of transactions consummated by Platinum in which a press release was issued on www.platinumequity.com. This is not a complete list of investments or divestments made by the Platinum funds. 13 Industries IN 12 MONTHS Aerospace Building Products Business Services Chemical Consumer Distribution Education Services Equipment Rental Hospitality Industrials Media & Entertainment Technology Transportation & Mobility Our Deal Criteria Platinum Equity seeks to acquire businesses spanning a wide range of industries, sizes and geographies that can benefit from our highly specialized M&A&O® strategy. Private Equity Acquisition Profile Businesses with enterprise values from $100 million to $10 billion All industries All geographies Private Equity Transaction Capabilities Corporate divestitures Public-to-private transactions Private transactions Special situations Private Credit Investment Profile Debt capital for acquisitions, dividends, growth financings, recapitalizations and refinancings Variety of credit types, including first lien senior secured, second lien senior secured, unsecured and subordinated Businesses with $15 to $75 million of EBITDA Primarily based in North America Featured Stories View Stories Year In Review: Platinum Equity Celebrates 30th Anniversary During a Year of Creative Dealmaking, Notable Exits and Another Successful Capital Raise Platinum Equity celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025, a year that underscored the strength of its investment philosophy, the depth of i... 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Los Angeles and San Diego, CA – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell The San Diego Union-Tribune (“Union-Tribune” or “U-T”) to MLIM LLC, owned by San Diego entrepreneur, Doug Manchester. San Diego media executive John Lynch serves as President and CEO of MLIM. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close no later than December 15. No further comment will be provided until the ownership transfer is complete. "We are very proud of what we have accomplished in San Diego and are grateful to the community for embracing our stewardship of the Union-Tribune," said Platinum Equity's Louis Samson, whose team led the Union-Tribune acquisition in 2009. "We came here at a difficult time for the newspaper industry and helped the Union-Tribune successfully transform its operations and re-invent itself by attracting terrific people and investing in their ideas and their passion.” “This is an honor and a privilege for John Lynch and the Manchester family. We have strong roots in the San Diego community and we are pleased to bring our local perspective and passion for this region to the Union-Tribune,” said Mr. Manchester. “Taking ownership of a 143-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization comes with great responsibility. We believe San Diego is the finest city in America and pledge to be strong advocates for the city’s interests and conscientious caretakers of the Union-Tribune and its legacy.” Mr. Manchester added that his team plans to build on the U-T’s recent success. “We look forward to building on the foundation that has been established by current management and ownership, serving the community and working towards a fully integrated digital and print news media platform,” said Mr. Manchester. The sale is the culmination of a series of operational initiatives executed under Platinum’s ownership that have helped transform the Union-Tribune from a struggling traditional newspaper publisher into a modern and innovative multimedia platform. “We assembled a talented management team, unified and expanded the U-T’s print and online offerings, modernized its production technology, and cemented its position as the leading local media company in the region,” added Mr. Samson. “Most importantly, we engaged the community and the Union-Tribune is a stronger, more vital enterprise today thanks to its connection with the people of San Diego.” Platinum acquired The San Diego Union-Tribune from the Copley Press in May 2009 and quickly installed new management, including industry veteran Ed Moss as publisher and president, and Jeff Light, an experienced editor with a background in multimedia and interactive, as editor. A Platinum operations team also worked inside the business to support the early transition to new ownership and drive many of the longer-term transformation initiatives. In August 2009, the Union-Tribune launched a new advertising offering that allowed micro-zoning for small business advertisers at lower, localized rates and an editorial effort to drive more local news coverage to targeted communities in San Diego. That effort was followed by the introduction of multiple new products targeted at specific categories to provide maximum response for local businesses. In December 2009, a new pagination system was installed to significantly streamline the newspaper’s production process. In April 2010, the Union-Tribune launched its Daily Deal program as part of an effort to diversify its revenue base beyond traditional advertising and other sources. In August 2010, the Union-Tribune completed a total re-design of the newspaper and its online property signonsandiego.com. In November 2010, the Union-Tribune launched an unprecedented company-wide initiative with its Union-Tribune Holiday Food Drive. To continue its community outreach efforts, in September 2011, the company kicked off its Union-Tribune Volunteer for Education Campaign. In April 2011, the Union-Tribune acquired the online lifestyle property DiscoverSD.com, providing expanded reach with a younger demographic and strengthening the Daily Deal program. Earlier this month, the company announced the launch of Vida Latina San Diego, an entertainment magazine offering Spanish-language content to consumers and an additional channel for advertisers to reach the Hispanic demographic. As a consequence of these and other efforts, the Union-Tribune has expanded its readership, improved its financial performance and is providing new and improved content for readers with more options for advertisers. “We look forward to utilizing our ties to the community and local strength to expand upon the innovative methods already in place at the Union Tribune, strengthening the organization’s mission to be San Diego’s media provider of choice,” said Mr. Manchester. Both Mr. Manchester and Mr. Lynch have been active proponents and supporters of numerous San Diego charities. A lifelong San Diego resident, Mr. Manchester has been particularly committed to the community and will now bring his local ties to The San Diego Union-Tribune. Platinum Equity is being advised by Evercore Partners on the sale of the Union-Tribune and MLIM is being advised by Roth Capital Partners. About Platinum Equity Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com) is a global M&A&O® firm specializing in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including information technology, telecommunications, logistics, metals services, manufacturing and distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity has completed more than 125 acquisitions. About MLIM LLC Businessman, Visionary, Industrialist and Philanthropist Doug Manchester has investments and experience in real estate, publishing, radio broadcast, telecommunication, medical instrumentation, oil and gas and hotel ownership. After completing a career in professional football career, John Lynch went on to work for the Chicago Tribune, and then to grow the Noble Broadcast Group in San Diego from one station to one of the largest private broadcast companies in the nation, ultimately selling it to Clear Channel Communications. About The San Diego Union-Tribune The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC, owned by an affiliate of Platinum Equity, is San Diego County’s leading local media company, with products covering 98 percent of all San Diego County households in a given week. The San Diego Union-Tribune and its website, SignOnSanDiego.com, are the leading local sources for news, entertainment, information and classifieds in San Diego County. Together, they reach nearly 1.3 million San Diegans each week. In 2009, The San Diego Union-Tribune won its second Pulitzer Prize, which was awarded to Steve Breen for his editorial cartoons. The newspaper has a late week circulation of 261,298, with nearly 598,000 daily readers; Sunday circulation is 293,332, with readership of nearly 815,000. The newspaper’s Web site, SignOnSanDiego.com, is the leading local online source for news, entertainment information and classifieds in San Diego, with nearly 27 million page views and nearly 3.54 million unique users in a typical month. Other Union-Tribune products include Enlace, which has the largest distribution of any Spanish-language publication in the County. (The San Diego Union-Tribune circulation, readership and online figures are based on the Audit Bureau of Circulations 2010 annual audit).