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Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Tangent Technologies

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Tangent Technologies

Platinum Equity announces completion of Tangent Technologies acquisition.
Platinum Equity Invests in North American Lighting Specialist LMPG

Platinum Equity Invests in North American Lighting Specialist LMPG

Founded in 2006, company has grown through combo of organic expansion, acquisitions.
Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads A Debt Recapitalization for Mellott Company

Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads A Debt Recapitalization for Mellott Company

Company is integrated provider of aggregates processing services and equipment.
Platinum Equity and Nestlé to Create Peranel, a $5.6 Billion Leader in Water and Premium Beverages

Platinum Equity and Nestlé to Create Peranel, a $5.6 Billion Leader in Water and Premium Beverages

Joint venture establishes a global platform for over 30 brands across water, hydration and premium beverages.
Platinum Equity to Invest in Grand Appliance

Platinum Equity to Invest in Grand Appliance

Investment establishes strategic partnership with firm-owned R&B Whole Distributors.
Platinum Equity to Acquire Tangent Technologies

Platinum Equity to Acquire Tangent Technologies

Company products are used for outdoor living, marine decking, other applications.
Platinum Equity to Sell Heat Controller to Lennox

Platinum Equity to Sell Heat Controller to Lennox

Sale represents final exit of investment in HVAC/R distributor Motors & Armatures.
Platinum Equity’s Louis Samson Discusses Key Industry Topics at Milken Global Conference 2026

Platinum Equity’s Louis Samson Discusses Key Industry Topics at Milken Global Conference 2026

Firm co-president shares perspective on the state of private equity, market outlook.
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus Company

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus Company

Exit from aerospace aftermarket company follows four-year operations transformation.
Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Financing for Soulshine Farms

Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Financing for Soulshine Farms

Financing deal reflects sector expertise, partnering with management, sponsors.
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December 06, 2024

Platinum Equity Invests in HVAC/R Distributor Global, The Source

Platinum Equity announced significant investment in Global, the Source (“Global”), a leading master distributor of HVAC/R components, and its subsidiary AmRad Manufacturing LLC.

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December 02, 2024

How Oregon Tool, Other Platinum Equity Portcos Aided Hurricane-Stricken Areas

While Hurricane Helene was causing devastating flooding in western North Carolina in late September, Oregon Tool technical sales specialist Millard Kidder and other members of his team were making plans to travel to the area to lend a helping hand. Called the Oregon Tool Disaster Response Team, the group deploys teams across the country to help after natural disasters. From the program’s first relief mission to the East Coast after Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to recent disaster relief, the team has offered support for first responders, utility crews, residents and tree services working to rem...

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December 02, 2024

Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Acquisition Financing for Branding Iron Holdings

Platinum Equity announced it provided financing to Branding Iron Holdings in connection with Kingswood Capital Management’s recent acquisition of the company.

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November 22, 2024

Centerfield Acquires Social Commerce Platform Brainjolt

Centerfield, a premier technology service for digital customer acquisition, announced the acquisition of Brainjolt, a social commerce platform that curates and promotes products to its engaged audiences on Meta, Snap and TikTok.

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November 20, 2024

Cabinetworks CEO: How Tandem Has Company Poised for Expected Housing Market Uptick

Although the housing market remains challenging, Cabinetworks Group CEO Jeff Jackson is cautiously optimistic that the company is poised for growth following a turbulent post-pandemic period that has resulted in pent-up demand for home construction and remodeling.

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November 12, 2024

Jostens Announces $640 Million Dividend Recap

Platinum Equity portfolio company Jostens announced a nearly $640 million recapitalization in connection with a $450 million strategic equity investment from an affiliate of Koch Equity Development LLC (“KED”), the principal investing and acquisition arm of Koch, Inc., and a debt refinancing transaction.

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