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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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September 17, 2024

Platinum Equity and Butterfly to Acquire Rise Baking Company

Global investment firm Platinum Equity and Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced the acquisition of Rise Baking Company (“Rise”).

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September 17, 2024

Kohler Energy Rebrands as Rehlko

Ushering in New Era of Sustainable Energy Innovation: Rehlko builds on a 100-plus-year legacy of powering an energy resilient world for a better future. KOHLER, Wis. – September 17th, 2024 – Kohler Energy today officially rebranded under its new corporate name Rehlko (pronounced RELL-koh), marking a major milestone in the company’s 100 -plus-year history delivering innovative, resilient energy solutions that provide independence, agility, and security to mission-critical infrastructure, facilities and residences. Rehlko will continue operating as an independent enterprise. The com...

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August 30, 2024

Platinum Equity Acquires Controlling Stake in Inventia Healthcare

Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Inventia Healthcare Limited’s core Oral Solid Dosage (“OSD”) business (“Inventia”) from India Life Sciences Fund III (Advised by InvAscent), NYLIM Jacob Ballas India Fund III, LLC, Mauritius and affiliates of the company’s founding Shah family (collectively, the “Sellers”).

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August 20, 2024

Platinum Equity Investment in Tak Communications Fueled by Expected Rise of Fiber

The expected growth of fiber cited for investment in broadband infrastructure services.

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August 19, 2024

Platinum Equity, Tom Gores continue support for annual JRLA Celebrity Golf Classic

DETROIT – Platinum Equity representatives recently joined celebrities, athletes and community leaders to support the 14th annual Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Celebrity Golf Classic, a fundraising event to support the public charter school bearing the name of the former NBA standout. For the 11th straight year, Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores and the firm were presenting sponsors for the event which has grown to become the school’s top fundraiser. Among the celebrities appearing were former NBA standout Chris Webber, journalist Jemele Hill and political commentator Roland M...

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August 06, 2024

Platinum Equity Acquires ASP Global

Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of ASP Global, a leading strategic partner to the healthcare industry that develops, sources and distributes consumable medical products for healthcare providers and distributors.

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