Platinum Equity to Acquire Horticultural Container Manufacturer HC Companies

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LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2023 — Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire The HC Companies, a leading North American manufacturer of horticultural containers. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the next several weeks, subject to certain closing conditions. Headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio, HC […]

Platinum Equity, Solenis executives: Diversey merger creates broader, more global platform

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Announced earlier this year, Solenis has formally acquired Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.6 billion. Headquartered in Wilmington, Del., Solenis is a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries. Platinum Equity acquired Solenis in 2021. Diversey is a global provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions based in Fort Mill, […]

Solenis Completes Acquisition of Diversey for $4.6 Billion

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Deal combines two industry leaders in adjacent but highly complementary markets WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in water-intensive industries, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Diversey Holdings, Ltd., effective July 5, in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion. Diversey is a […]

Platinum Equity Acquires JELD-WEN Australasia Windows and Doors Business

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LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2023 — Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of the JELD-WEN Australasia windows, doors and related building products business from JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. for approximately $461 million has been completed. “We are pleased to have provided a divestiture solution to JELD-WEN as the company continues to streamline and simplify its […]

Solenis’ newest European facility shows company’s commitment to R&D

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MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany – On a sunny day in west Germany, Solenis officially welcomed its newest research and development facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Witnessed by a cheerful audience of C-suite executives, employees and local government officials, Solenis CEO John Panichella and Chief Sustainability Officer Lotta Kanto Öqvist did the honors in officially christening the $5 […]

Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei talks importance of creativity, ability to ‘meet the moment’ at Milken Institute Global Conference

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Platinum Equity executive Jacob Kotzubei was invited to participate in a panel discussion during the recent 26th annual Milken Institute Global Conference. Kotzubei joined a lineup of prominent investment bankers, institutional investors, celebrities like hip-hop pioneer Snoop Dogg and politicians like U.S. Senator Joe Manchin at the bipartisan think tank’s annual gathering to promote progress […]

Yahoo News highlights Securus Technologies program that gives the incarcerated community access to college degrees

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In 2016, Securus Technologies created its Lantern program for corrections to provide incarcerated students access to a college education. The platform partners with colleges and universities to deliver postsecondary digital education services to seven state department of corrections programs with nine schools around the country. Nearly 8,000 students were enrolled this past fall, and 1,000 […]