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Platinum Equity’s Female Leaders Explain How They Drive the Firm’s Success

Platinum Equity’s Female Leaders Explain How They Drive the Firm’s Success

VP Sports & Entertainment Sarah Clay: ‘We bring different strengths to the table.’
Three Deals in Two Weeks: Small Cap Continues Momentum in 2026 After Platinum Equity’s $2.28B Fundraise

Three Deals in Two Weeks: Small Cap Continues Momentum in 2026 After Platinum Equity’s $2.28B Fundraise

Founder and CEO Tom Gores: Three decades of experience drives firm’s dedicated lower-middle market investment team.
How Sunrise Medical Supports Air Travel Innovation for Power Wheelchair Users

How Sunrise Medical Supports Air Travel Innovation for Power Wheelchair Users

Wheelchair manufacturer works to assist users who need assistance while flying.
PlayPower to Acquire BCI Burke

PlayPower to Acquire BCI Burke

Deal aims to combine companies committed to creating legendary play experiences.
Platinum Equity to Sell Global Environmental Services Business Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for $6.6 Billion

Platinum Equity to Sell Global Environmental Services Business Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for $6.6 Billion

Madrid-based global environment service provider experienced multi-year transformation.

Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition of Family-Owned Czarnowski Collective

Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition of Family-Owned Czarnowski Collective

Company provides end-to-end solutions for trade shows, other live experiences.
Platinum Equity Invests in Founder-Owned Tongrun International

Platinum Equity Invests in Founder-Owned Tongrun International

Fabrication of custom metal products needed to support data centers, AI infrastructure.
Platinum Equity Announces ‘Significant’ Investment in Norton Packaging

Platinum Equity Announces ‘Significant’ Investment in Norton Packaging

The family is retaining a sizable interest in the packaging solutions provider.
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services Business

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services Business

Owens & Minor P&HS anticipated to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience.
Platinum Equity Founder Tom Gores Donates $350,000 to SAY Detroit

Platinum Equity Founder Tom Gores Donates $350,000 to SAY Detroit

Contribution includes $100K allocated for project to restore iconic St Cecelia’s Gym.
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January 18, 2005

Platinum Equity Acquires Universal Group Direct and Dial Business Units from Vivendi Universal

Businesses in France and the United Kingdom are Europe’s Largest Club-Based Marketers of DVD, CD and Video Game Entertainment   LOS ANGELES (Jan. 17, 2005) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Universal Group Direct and DIAL – Europe’s largest club-based marketers of DVD, CD and video game entertainment – from Vivendi Universal.   Financial terms were not disclosed. The two businesses serve about 1.5 million active customers and generate annual revenue of approximately €170 million.   “These are the leading home entertainment dis...

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