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March 08, 2023

Diversey to be Acquired by Solenis for $4.6 Billion

Diversey Public Shareholders to Receive $8.40 Per Share in Cash in “Go Private” Transaction Combined company will allow for expanded markets and additional sustainable solutions WILMINGTON, Del. and FORT MILL, S.C. – March 8, 2023 - Solenis (“Solenis”) and Diversey Holdings, Ltd. (“Diversey” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DSEY) today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Solenis will acquire Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion. Upon completion of the merger, Diversey will become...

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March 02, 2023

Jacob Kotzubei and Louis Samson Appointed Co-Presidents of Platinum Equity

LOS ANGELES (March 2, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced today that veteran dealmakers Jacob Kotzubei and Louis Samson have been appointed co-presidents of the global investment firm. The two will continue to report to Platinum’s Founder and CEO Tom Gores. Mr. Kotzubei and Mr. Samson, each with more than 25 years of M&A experience, are currently partners and members of the firm’s investment committee. Mr. Gores said their elevation would help accelerate the growth of the firm and expansion of its investment capabilities. Jacob and Louis have been integral to our success over t...

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February 21, 2023

Platinum Equity Announces Completion of HarbisonWalker International Acquisition

HWI and Calderys to join forces, creating a global refractories provider with a comprehensive product portfolio and expanded reach LOS ANGELES (February 20, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced today that the previously announced acquisition of HarbisonWalker International (HWI) by way of a merger agreement, has been completed. HWI is a supplier of refractory products and services in North America. Financial terms were not disclosed. In January, Platinum Equity announced the closing of the acquisition of Imerys SA’s High Temperature Solutions business, which is now operating under th...

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December 14, 2022

Platinum Equity to Acquire HarbisonWalker International

HWI to join forces with Imerys SA’s High Temperature Solutions business, creating a global refractories provider with a comprehensive product portfolio and expanded reach LOS ANGELES (December 14, 2022) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement to acquire HarbisonWalker International (HWI), a supplier of refractory products and services in North America. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. “We are pleased to ...

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December 06, 2022

McGraw Hill Acquires Boards & Beyond, On-Demand Video Platform for Medical Students

Acquisition expands McGraw Hill’s position as a leading provider of trusted medical learning resources to students and professionals COLUMBUS, Ohio (December 6, 2022) – McGraw Hill today announced that it has acquired Ryan Medical Education LLC, d/b/a Boards & Beyond, a provider of on-demand video libraries and comprehensive online resources that help medical students efficiently learn fundamentals of medical basic sciences and clinical medicine. The acquisition expands McGraw Hill’s digital capabilities and deep presence in the medical education sector, supplementing the compa...

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November 30, 2022

Deluxe Acquires Post Haste Digital To Further Scale Capacity For Owned Dubbing and Media Services As Growth in Local Language Content Continues

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 30, 2022) – Deluxe, the global provider of cloud-based localization and distribution solutions to the world’s leading content production studios and distributors, announced today that it has acquired English Dubbing and Media Services Provider Post Haste Digital. The announcement was made by Chris Reynolds, Deluxe’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Worldwide Localization and Fulfillment. With the backing of Platinum Equity, Deluxe has continued to focus on global expansion and investment in technology to provide enhanced service offerings to cu...

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