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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.
Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition of Infratech

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

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

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.

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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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April 02, 2024

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone

Leading dairy products brands projected to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience and operational expertise LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2024) – Platinum Equity today announced that the acquisition of a majority interest in Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone has been completed. Horizon Organic is the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand in the world and is a pioneer in dairy beverages, having introduced the first organic milk available coast to coast in the United States in 1991. Horizon Organic’s portfolio of organic dairy products includes milk, creamers and whit...

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April 01, 2024

Platinum Equity’s Presence During Diligence Key in JELD-WEN Carveout

JELD-WEN, a U.S.-based, publicly traded manufacturer of windows and doors, decided to divest its Australasian business in 2022, which set off a competitive sales process.

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March 22, 2024

Platinum Equity Invests in TAK Communications

Firm to partner with TAK’s current shareholders and management team, which will continue as equity partners in the business Transaction extends momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES (March 22, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in TAK Communications, a national provider of communications and broadband infrastructure services. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, TAK provides fiber and broadband network services, last-mile connectivity and on-premises technology deployment solutions for th...

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