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November 30, 2023

Platinum Equity Provides Investment Solution for Founder-Owned Tarter

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment is a well-known brand that provides mission-critical products for farmers and ranchers in the U.S.

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November 16, 2023

Club Car Provides Solar Vehicles at Ryder Cup – an Event First

For the first time in Ryder Cup history, most of the event fleet cars were solar powered.

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November 06, 2023

Kohler Co. to Establish Energy Division as Independent Business with Platinum Equity as Majority Interest Partner, Accelerating Long-Term Growth Strategies for both Organizations

Standalone business providing energy resilience solutions expected to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience and operational expertise   LOS ANGELES (Nov. 6, 2023) – Kohler Co. today announced the strategic decision to set Kohler Energy up as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity engaged as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting its upward trajectory built on a proven track record of strong performance in the global energy resilience marketpla...

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November 01, 2023

Platinum Equity Races for Malibu Triathlon, CHLA Cancer Fight

Platinum Equity associate Lindsay Saldebar knows firsthand the impact Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has on the community.

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October 16, 2023

Platinum Equity to Acquire Co-Controlling Stake in US LBM

Platinum Equity and Existing Investor Bain Capital to Have Equal Ownership and Shared Commitment to Support Company’s Evolution as the Most Trusted Partner to Builders Across the Country   LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a co-controlling stake in US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, from Bain Capital Private Equity (“Bain Capital”). Bain Capital and Platinum Equity will have equal ownership stakes and joint Board governance. Financial terms of the priv...

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October 02, 2023

Platinum Equity to Acquire Majority Interest in the Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn

LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in The Cook & Boardman Group (“Cook & Boardman” or “C&B”) from Littlejohn & Co., LLC (“Littlejohn”). Littlejohn will remain a significant minority shareholder. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1955 and based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Cook & Boardman is a leading specialty distributor of commercial door and security integration solutions. The company offers a broad range of pro...

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