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January 26, 2021

Year in review: Platinum Equity delivers landmark 2020 with adaptability, execution

Year in review: Platinum Equity delivers landmark 2020 with adaptability

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January 25, 2021

Why Platinum Equity’s $7.2 billion agreement to acquire Ingram Micro represents a ‘new frontier’ for firm

Platinum officials explain the future and potential of tech industry leader that is firmly entrenched on Fortune 100 list.

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January 07, 2021

Deluxe Acquires Sundog Media Toolkit

UK firm provides mastering and versioning services for theatrical, television, and OTT content LOS ANGELES, CA, JANUARY 07, 2021 - Deluxe, the global provider of digital and cloud-based solutions to the world’s leading content production studios and distributors, announced today their acquisition of UK-based Sundog Media Toolkit, Ltd. (“Sundog”). Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2013 by CEO Richard Welsh and CTO Chris Ralph, Sundog quickly established a market foothold with their highly automated, cloud-based platform that creates specialized multi-format, multi-langu...

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January 04, 2021

Platinum Equity Acquires Controlling Stake in Mad Engine, A Global Provider of Licensed, Branded, and Private Label Apparel and Accessories

Company’s current shareholders and management team retain minority interest and leadership responsibilities Transaction highlights continued momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired a controlling stake in leading apparel company Mad Engine from affiliates of the company’s current ownership group, which has owned the business since 2011. The existing shareholders and management have retained a meaningful equity interest and will continue to serve in leadership roles. Mad Engin...

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December 31, 2020

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of PrimeSource to Clearlake Capital Group

LOS ANGELES (December 31, 2020) – Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of PriSo Holding Corporation (“PrimeSource”, or the “Company”) to Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with affiliates, “Clearlake”) has been completed. PrimeSource is a leading global distributor of specialty building materials serving residential, commercial, and industrial new-construction and remodeling markets. Founded in 1990, PrimeSource manages a highly diversified global supply chain, distributing over 23,000 SKUs sourced from more than 500 vendors in 16 countries throughout Asia, Europ...

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December 22, 2020

Platinum Equity Sells Compart Systems to Shanghai Wanye Enterprises

LOS ANGELES (December 22, 2020) – Platinum Equity announced today that it sold Compart Systems Pte Ltd. (“Compart” or the “Company”) to Shanghai Wanye Enterprises Co., Ltd. (“Wanye”) in a transactions valued at approximately $398 million. Compart, headquartered in Singapore with primary operations in China and Malaysia, is a supplier of high-precision, machined metal components including valves, fittings, sensors, and related components for a range of industries. Platinum Equity is a Los Angeles-based global private equity firm focused on acquiring businesses that can benef...

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