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Platinum Equity Completes Sale of The San Diego Union-Tribune

Los Angeles and San Diego, CA – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the sale of The San Diego Union-Tribune to MLIM LLC, owned by San Diego entrepreneur Doug Manchester. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “We are grateful to have been part of the San Diego community and appreciate all the support […]

Platinum Equity Company Ryerson Announces New Long Products Service Center in Houston

As reported in the Houston Business Journal, Ryerson, a Platinum Equity portfolio company and Chicago-based metals distributor and processor, is opening a new service center in Northwest Houston. The 50,000 square foot service center will primarily serve oil and gas industry customers. The center will process and distribute products including metal bars and rods used […]

Platinum Equity to Sell The San Diego Union-Tribune to Doug Manchester

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 […]

Platinum Equity Company Ryerson Announces New Salt Lake City Service Center Opening

Chicago, — Ryerson Inc., a leading processor and distributor of metals in North America and Asia, recently celebrated the grand opening of their newest service center located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new 54,000-square-foot facility is centrally located in the heart of the Salt Lake City business district. The facility houses a large offering […]

“Seats for Soldiers” Free Ticket Offer Continues

As reported in The Oakland Press, Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), a Platinum Equity portfolio company, is continuing its support for the United States Armed Forces with its “Seats for Soldiers” free ticket offer. This offer applies to all military members and veterans, including their families. The initial summer 2011 “Seats for Soldiers” offer was […]

Kodak Sells Image Sensor Business to Platinum Equity

Rochester, NY – Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Image Sensor Solutions (ISS) business to Platinum Equity in a move that will sharpen Kodak’s operational focus and strengthen its financial position. While the financial details were not disclosed, Kodak will have continuing access to the image sensor […]

Platinum Equity Acquires NESCO

Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY – Platinum Equity and Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”) jointly announced today that Platinum Equity has acquired NESCO from an investor group led by HKW. NESCO founder and CEO, Rob Troxel, will retain an ownership stake in the business going forward. Terms of the transaction were […]

KEMET Announces Election of Jacob Kotzubei to KEMET Board of Directors

Greenville, SC,– KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM) (the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper, and electrolytic capacitors, announced today that Jacob Kotzubei has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors. On October 25, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors increased the size of the Board to nine members and elected Mr. […]

Platinum Equity Company Keystone Automotive Operations Acquires NTP Distribution

Exeter, PA – Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the leader in distributing specialty automotive components and accessories, in coordination with its majority shareholders Platinum Equity, announced today that it has acquired NTP Distribution Inc. (NTP) is a privately held provider of quality aftermarket products, parts, and accessories for dealers in the recreational vehicle (RV) and towing […]