Cision Brings PR, Social Media Management and Digital Consumer Intelligence Together with Category-Defining Acquisition of Brandwatch
CHICAGO and BRIGHTON, England, Feb. 26, 2021 — Cision announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brandwatch, a global leader in digital consumer intelligence and social media listening, for $450 million. This strategic move will combine two leaders in their respective industries and will bring to customers the substantial benefits of their complementary capabilities to deliver […]
Why a former Netflix executive joined the Deluxe leadership team

To deliver content to screens large and small, content creators and distributors rely on Deluxe, a leading media services company. The company also plays a role in many other downstream efforts for entertainment companies, including the assistance of awards campaigns. Called Showcase, the cloud-based platform is used to promote highly acclaimed awards-eligible content. Also used […]
Statement regarding Marston’s PLC (“Marston’s”)
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Biscuit International announces the proposed acquisition of Dan Cake Portugal
Acquisition of a strong player in the butter cookies market Aligned with a comforting expansion strategy of Biscuit International in Europe Opportunity for Portuguese market leader Dan Cake Portugal to reinforce its solid flagship operation and expand its international position in the segment Paris, 3rd February 2021 – Biscuit International, one of Europe’s leading players […]
Centerfield Acquires Business.com and Savings.com, Expanding its Owned & Operated Digital Brands
Acquisitions extend customer acquisition capabilities to business-to-business and e-commerce verticals LOS ANGELES, Feb. 02, 2021 — Centerfield, a technology-driven marketing and customer acquisition company, today announced the acquisitions of Business.com and Savings.com. Centerfield’s digital brands and industry leading platform, Dugout, engage in-market consumers and automate end-to-end customer acquisition. With these acquisitions, Centerfield’s consumer and business guides […]
Blackstone to Acquire Interior Logic Group, a Leading, Data-driven Provider of Design Solutions to Homebuilders, for $1.6 Billion
NEW YORK – February 1, 2021 – Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have reached a definitive agreement to acquire Interior Logic Group Holdings, LLC (“ILG”) from Littlejohn & Co. LLC (“Littlejohn”), Platinum Equity and other equity holders, for a total transaction value of approximately $1.6 billion. ILG is a leading, data-driven […]
Year in review: Platinum Equity delivers landmark 2020 with adaptability, execution

In trying to describe 2020, words do not come easy. Unforgettable does not cut it. Catastrophic does not consider the resilience shown by many during the trying year. But a new year brings a time for reflection. The COVID-19 pandemic hit hard, wreaking economic havoc worldwide while upending all life sectors. The senseless killing of […]
Why Platinum Equity’s $7.2 billion agreement to acquire Ingram Micro represents a ‘new frontier’ for firm

Platinum officials explain the future and potential of tech industry leader that is firmly entrenched on Fortune 100 list. Ingram Micro is a global technology leader. With a business focused on IT distribution, cloud solutions and e-commerce supply chain services, the company produced $47 billion in net revenue for 2019. With worldwide operations and roughly […]
Deluxe Acquires Sundog Media Toolkit
UK firm provides mastering and versioning services for theatrical, television, and OTT content LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 07, 2021 – Deluxe, the global provider of digital and cloud-based solutions to the world’s leading content production studios and distributors, announced today their acquisition of UK-based Sundog Media Toolkit, Ltd. (“Sundog”). Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded […]
Platinum Equity Acquires Controlling Stake in Mad Engine, A Global Provider of Licensed, Branded, and Private Label Apparel and Accessories
Company’s current shareholders and management team retain minority interest and leadership responsibilities Transaction highlights continued momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired a controlling stake in leading apparel company Mad Engine from affiliates of the company’s current ownership […]