Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of San Diego Union-Tribune
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – May 4, 2009 – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of San Diego’s leading daily newspaper, The San Diego Union-Tribune, from The Copley Press Inc. The transaction was previously announced on March 18. Platinum also announced the appointment of Paul Bridwell as the Union-Tribune’s Chief Restructuring Officer. […]
Platinum Equity Acquires Canvas Systems LLC
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 30, 2009) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in Canvas Systems LLC, a global supplier of used and refurbished enterprise-class IT equipment and services. Platinum acquired the controlling interest from OHC, LLC, an Atlanta-based company that also owns global IT consulting group Corus360. OHC will […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire Wire Harness and Electrical Distribution Business from Alcoa
Signing Comes as Platinum Announces Separate Acquisition of Canvas Systems LLC LOS ANGELES, CA (April 30, 2009) – Platinum Equity today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the wire harness and electrical distribution business of Alcoa (NYSE:AA). Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to be […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire the San Diego Union-Tribune from the Copley Press, Inc.
SAN DIEGO and BEVERLY HILLS, CA – March 18, 2009 – The Copley Press, Inc. and Platinum Equity announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Platinum will acquire San Diego’s leading daily newspaper, The San Diego Union-Tribune. The transaction, which is expected to be completed during the second […]
Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Stake in DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services
LOS ANGELES, CA – DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services announced today that Platinum Equity has purchased a majority stake in the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Joining forces with Platinum Equity will create tremendous opportunities for our company, our customers and our shareholders,” said Michael Nubel, Chief Executive Officer of DAUM Commercial […]
Platinum Equity Completes Purchase of SCM Metal Products
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES (November 11, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of SCM Metal Products, Inc. from Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK). Details of the transaction were not disclosed. SCM is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of copper-based powder and pastes and copper oxide powders […]
Platinum Equity to Purchase SCM Metal Products from Gibraltar
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 9, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase SCM Metal Products, Inc. from Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK) for an undisclosed amount. SCM is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of copper-based powder and pastes and copper oxide powders to a broad […]
Platinum Equity Closes $2.75 Billion Private Equity Fund
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 3, 2008) – Substantially exceeding its original target, Platinum Equity today announced the closing of a $2.75 billion leveraged buyout fund focused on acquiring businesses that can benefit from Platinum’s operational expertise and resources. Platinum launched fundraising with a target of $1.5 billion in committed capital, but strong investor demand and […]
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of PNA Group
LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the sale of portfolio company PNA Group, a leading processor and distributor of metals products, to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The divestiture transaction was previously announced in June. Platinum acquired PNA […]
Maxim Crane Works Announces Completion of Merger with Platinum Equity
PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — MAXIM CRANE WORKS HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC: MXMC.PK – News; “Maxim Crane”) today announced that affiliates of Platinum Equity Capital Partners II, L.P. (“Platinum Equity”) have completed the acquisition of Maxim Crane pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement it entered into on May 5, 2008. As part of the […]
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