Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Global Aerospace Supply Chain Services Provider Unical Aviation

Aviation parts and components business to benefit from new operational resources and recapitalized balance sheet as air travel begins to rebound LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Unical Aviation Inc. and certain of the company’s affiliates (“Unical”), a leading provider of aircraft parts and components […]
How potential for ‘digital transformation’ is a main reason for Platinum Equity’s $4.5 billion acquisition of McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill has historically been known as a textbook publisher. But in a nod to the entrenched role technology plays in everyday lives, the learning company is seeing its digital business grow exponentially, with 80 percent of the company’s business in higher education delivered digitally. That is among the reasons Platinum Equity has acquired the […]
Centerfield Completes Acquisition of Leading Digital Marketing Solution for Insurance Industry, Datalot
LOS ANGELES – Aug. 2, 2021 – Centerfield, a technology enabled customer experience company, today announced the completion of a transaction to acquire Datalot, a leading digital marketing solution for auto, home, health and Medicare insurance companies, from an investment fund affiliated with Lightyear Capital. Centerfield’s digital brands and industry leading platform, Dugout, engage in-market […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Global Sewing Machine Manufacturer SVP Worldwide

LOS ANGELES (August 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in SVP-Singer Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (“SVP Worldwide”), the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company. Existing shareholders and management have retained a meaningful equity interest. Financial terms were not disclosed. SVP Worldwide […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of McGraw Hill for $4.5 Billion
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK (August 2, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of McGraw Hill, a global leader in educational content and digital platforms, for a purchase price of approximately $4.5 billion. Founded in 1888, McGraw Hill provides outcome-focused learning solutions to millions of students globally, delivering both […]
How Platinum Equity supports Elevate Textiles’ sustainability initiatives and product innovation

Joining the United Nations Global Compact, a worldwide initiative with 10 sustainability principles. The construction of a wastewater treatment facility in Mexico that will save 140 million gallons of water per year. Addressing climate change and setting a goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The announcements are just a few of the many initiatives […]
Why Yusef Jackson has joined Platinum Equity’s transformation efforts at Aventiv Technologies

Gathering around the tree to open gifts is the typical Christmas scene for most families. But for Yusef Jackson, the holiday was a time to help the incarcerated held at the Cook (Ill.) County Department of Corrections. “Most kids think about what they’re going to get under the tree,” Jackson said recently. “For us, the […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire Global Aerospace Supply Chain Services Provider Unical Aviation
Aviation parts and components business to benefit from new operational resources and recapitalized balance sheet as air travel begins to rebound LOS ANGELES (July 19, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Unical Aviation Inc. and certain of the company’s affiliates (“Unical”), a leading provider of aircraft parts […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire Oregon Tool from American Securities and P2 Capital Partners
Acquisition will help Oregon Tool fuel innovation and propel global growth PORTLAND, OR (July 14, 2021) – Platinum Equity, American Securities and P2 Capital Partners today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Platinum Equity will acquire Oregon Tool, a global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket-driven professional grade cutting tools, outdoor equipment accessories […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Ingram Micro for $7.2 Billion
Ingram Micro, with $49 Billion of Annual Sales, Gains Added Flexibility and Resources to Execute on Strategic Initiatives Under Platinum Equity’s Ownership Acquisition of World’s Largest Technology Distributor and Leading Provider of Logistics Solutions and Services to Leverage Platinum Equity’s Industry Experience, Financial Resources and Global Operating Expertise LOS ANGELES and IRVINE, California (July 7, […]