Platinum Equity Program Provides Mentorship for JRLA. And Genuine Fun.
DETROIT – Roaring laughter – and a little friendly trash talk – was heard in the Little Caesars Arena interview room only minutes before the start of the Detroit Pistons game against the Indiana Pacers on March 20. Jalen Rose Leadership Academy freshman basketball coach Demarcus Wingate sat on the podium where Pistons players normally take […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone
Leading dairy products brands projected to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience and operational expertise LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2024) – Platinum Equity today announced that the acquisition of a majority interest in Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone has been completed. Horizon Organic is the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand in the world and […]
Platinum Equity’s Presence During Diligence Key in JELD-WEN Carveout
SYDNEY ‑ JELD-WEN, a U.S.-based, publicly traded manufacturer of windows and doors, decided to divest its Australasian business in 2022, which set off a competitive sales process. The process was a chance for Platinum Equity to demonstrate that its operations-intensive approach not only comes into play after an acquisition – it’s also a key differentiator […]
Platinum Equity Invests in TAK Communications
Firm to partner with TAK’s current shareholders and management team, which will continue as equity partners in the business Transaction extends momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES (March 22, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in TAK Communications, a national provider of communications and broadband infrastructure services. Financial terms […]
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Yak Access to United Rentals for $1.1 Billion
LOS ANGELES (March 15, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC (collectively, “Yak”) to United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) for approximately $1.1 billion in cash has been completed. Yak is a leader in the North American matting industry […]
Platinum Equity to Sell Yak Access to United Rentals for $1.1 Billion
LOS ANGELES (March 4, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC (collectively, “Yak”) to United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first […]
Custom Truck One Source Wins Capstone Real Estate Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE: CTOS) was recently recognized with a Capstone Award by the Kansas City Business Journal for the Company’s $35 million renovation of a 220,000-square-foot warehouse located on the former site of Kansas City’s Armco Steel plant, which is now part of Custom Truck’s 175-acre headquarter campus. The renovated […]
Solenis Announces $193M New Plant Expansion and Key R&D Investments
Solenis recently announced plans to invest $193 million in expanding existing operations in Suffolk, Va. Plans include the construction of an 80,000-square foot facility focused on production, packaging, and housing a tank farm. Solenis will also create a new rail spur for polyvinylamine (PVAm) polymer production. The project is anticipated to create 34 jobs. The […]
Platinum Equity Navigates Choppy 2023 with Deals in Multiple Sectors
Platinum Equity navigated a challenging year for private equity by sticking to its core investment strategies. Platinum Equity completed 51 buy and sell-side transactions in 2023, including 10 new platform investments and 28 add-on acquisitions across a variety of sectors, such as consumer, manufacturing, agribusiness and more. Deal sizes varied from the large end of […]
Platinum Equity to Sell Hunterstown Power Generation Facility to LS Power
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 16, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell the Hunterstown power generation facility and related assets to LS Power. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024. Located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Hunterstown facility is a […]
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