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Platinum Equity Invests in Norton Packaging

Platinum Equity Invests in Norton Packaging

LOS ANGELES (January 9, 2026) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in Norton Packaging, a provid...
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services Business

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

P&HS anticipated to benefit from Platinum’s carve-out experience, sector expertise and commitment to growing the busin...
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.
Inside the Husky-CompoSecure Merger: A Conversation with Platinum Equity's Louis Samson and Delara Zarrabi

Inside the Husky-CompoSecure Merger: A Conversation with Platinum Equity's Louis Samson and Delara Zarrabi

Deal structure designed to provide the “best of both worlds” – an immediate return of capital with potential for meaningful upside via a significant stake in the newly combined public company.
Horizon Family Brands Announces Acquisition of Maple Hill Creamery to Strengthen Leadership in Organic Dairy

Horizon Family Brands Announces Acquisition of Maple Hill Creamery to Strengthen Leadership in Organic Dairy

Deal combines two trusted names in organic dairy to help expand company’s portfolio.
Platinum Equity Co-President Louis Samson on PE Hub Podcast: Creativity, Cultivating Relationships Key to Success in Current M&A Environment

Platinum Equity Co-President Louis Samson on PE Hub Podcast: Creativity, Cultivating Relationships Key to Success in Current M&A Environment

Platinum Co-President talks exit strategies, buyer-seller alignment, and the future.
Platinum Equity to Sell Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus Company

Platinum Equity to Sell Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus Company

Transformation modernized operations, strengthened leadership, accelerated growth.
CompoSecure Announces $7.4B Business Combination with Husky Technologies

CompoSecure Announces $7.4B Business Combination with Husky Technologies

Platinum believes deal will unlock opportunities for company stakeholders.
Platinum Equity Completes PlayPower Acquisition

Platinum Equity Completes PlayPower Acquisition

PlayPower is a leading manufacturer of playground and recreational equipment.
FleetPride and TruckPro Announce Strategic Merger

FleetPride and TruckPro Announce Strategic Merger

Platinum likes strategic logic, operational opportunity to create long-term value.
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May 14, 2024

Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity Close Transaction to Establish Kohler Energy as Independent Business

KOHLER, Wis. – May 6, 2024 – Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity announced today the companies have closed the transaction to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business. Platinum Equity is now the majority owner of the Energy business and Kohler Co. remains an investment partner. Financial details are not being disclosed. Kohler Energy is strategically positioned to continue strong performance in the global energy resilience marketplace, now operating as a standalone company outside of Kohler Co. Brian Melka is CEO of the Energy business, elevating his leadership role after ...

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April 25, 2024

How Platinum Equity Earned ‘Trust’ as Investment Partner for Kohler Co.

In late 2019, Platinum Equity was performing diligence on Kohler Co.’s energy resilience division.

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April 25, 2024

Club Car Unveils New Facility to Build Club Car Urban in Georgia

With elected officials and area business leaders on hand, Club Car officially opened its new manufacturing facility recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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April 23, 2024

Platinum Equity Ops, Winc Leadership ‘Rose to the Occasion’

The distribution center west of Australia’s largest city is operating efficiently on the warm September day.

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April 19, 2024

Platinum Equity Partner Mark Barnhill, Pistons Host 2nd-Chance Event

An event co-sponsored by the Detroit Pistons, the NBA and a variety of government and support organizations aimed to give more than 170 formerly incarcerated citizens a second chance through legal assistance and job counseling.

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April 15, 2024

Platinum Equity Program Provides Mentorship for JRLA. And Genuine Fun.

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.

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