Platinum Equity Appoints Maurice S. Nelson Jr. as Chief Executive Officer of PNA Group
LOS ANGELES (January 10, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that Maurice S. Nelson Jr. has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of its portfolio company PNA Group, a premier processor and distributor of steel products to fabricators, manufacturers and distributors. PNA Group was acquired by Platinum Equity in May 2006, and then expanded via […]
Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Healthcare Services Unit from Cardinal Health
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 7, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Healthcare Marketing Services (HMS) unit of Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH). Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close prior to the end of 2006, were not disclosed. HMS provides sales and marketing communications services […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Textron Fastening Systems
LOS ANGELES (August 11, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Textron Fastening Systems, a premier global provider of fastening technologies and services to customers in a broad range of industries. The seller was Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), which divested the $1.8 billion revenue unit as part of a […]
Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Textron Fastening Systems
Acquisition Represents Extension of Platinum’s Global Reach; Unit Serves Customers in 150+ Countries, Has Revenue of Approximately $1.8 Billion LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Textron Fastening Systems, a premier global provider of fastening technologies and services to customers in a broad […]
Platinum Equity Acquires Metals Supply Company Ltd. As Add-On to Steel Services Platform PNA Group
Complementary Business Will Extend PNA’s Reach in North America LOS ANGELES (June 7, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Metals Supply Co. Ltd. (“MSC”), a large regional steel service center and distributor with annual revenue in excess of $100 million. The business will be integrated with PNA Group, a $1.5 billion […]
Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell NextiraOne Europe to ABN AMRO Capital
Under Platinum’s Guidance, the Former Alcatel Business Unit Made a Successful Transition to Standalone Company, and Became One of Europe’s Leading Communications Service Providers LOS ANGELES and PARIS (May 10, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has agreed to sell portfolio company NextiraOne Europe to ABN AMRO Capital France, the French private […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of PNA Group, Inc.
LOS ANGELES (May 10, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of PNA Group, Inc., a leading processor and distributor of steel products with annual revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction was announced in February. The seller is TUI AG, the largest travel and tourism company in Europe, […]
Platinum Equity to Acquire Americatel Corp.
Chile’s Entel to Divest its Shares in Telecommunications Carrier LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 24, 2006) – Platinum Equity and Empresa Nacional de Telecommunications (“Entel”) announced today a definitive agreement for Platinum to acquire Entel’s holdings in Americatel Corporation, one of the largest U.S.-based providers of telecommunications services to the North American Hispanic market. Under the […]
Platinum Equity Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire PNA Group, Inc. from TUI AG
Acquisition Will Expand Platinum’s Holdings in Steel Services Sector LOS ANGELES (February 15, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PNA Group, Inc., a leading processor and distributor of steel products with annual revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. The seller is TUI AG, the largest travel and […]
Platinum Equity Acquires Boyd Coddington Wheels; Hires Robert Swelgin to Lead American Racing
Investment firm continues building presence in automotive aftermarket LOS ANGELES (January 17, 2006) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Boyd Coddington specialty wheels from NRG Motorsports, Inc., a manufacturer and international distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Platinum also announced an executive appointment involving its flagship company in the automotive aftermarket, […]