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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

Exit from aerospace aftermarket company follows four-year operations transformation.

Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Financing for Soulshine Farms

Financing deal reflects sector expertise, partnering with management, sponsors.

Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition of Infratech

With half century of experience, company provides infrared electric heating solutions.

Platinum Equity and Ares Commercial Finance Provide Financing for Kingswood Capital Management’s Acquisition of Daramic

Transaction highlights firm’s ability to support businesses with capital solutions.

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

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

Wheelchair manufacturer works to assist users who need assistance while flying.

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

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

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May 29, 2024

Platinum Equity Portfolio Company HC Companies Acquires Classic Home & Garden

Complementary acquisition brings together leaders in functional pots and decorative containers to create "one stop shop" for horticulture growers, retailers and distributors LOS ANGELES, May 28, 2024 - The HC Companies, a leading North American manufacturer of horticultural containers, announced today the acquisition of Classic Home & Garden (CHG), a premier provider of decorative and functional products for the lawn and garden market in North America. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Shelton, CT, CHG designs, sources and sells decorative garden pots and an a...

May 17, 2024

Platinum Equity’s Jacob Kotzubei Talks Coping with Inflation at Milken

For the second consecutive year, Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei was invited to participate in a Milken Institute Global Conference panel discussion.

May 16, 2024

Club Car Championship Raises an Event Record $450,000 for Charity

The recent Club Car Championship raised a record $450,000 for Savannah, Ga. charities, according to WTOC-TV.

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 ...

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.