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.
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June 05, 2024
Platinum Equity to Acquire Sunrise Medical
Investment in Germany-based maker of wheelchairs and mobility solutions adds to momentum of Platinum’s European investment team LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Sunrise Medical, a world leader in advanced assistive mobility solutions, from Nordic Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Sunrise Medical, a global market leader for assistive mobility solutions, is active in the development, design, manufac...
Read moreMay 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...
Read moreMay 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 ...
Read moreApril 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...
Read moreMarch 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...
Read moreMarch 15, 2024
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of Yak Access to United Rentals for $1.1 Billion
LOS ANGELES (March 15, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC (collectively, “Yak”) to United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) for approximately $1.1 billion in cash has been completed. Yak is a leader in the North American matting industry with a fleet of approximately 600,000 hardwood, softwood, and composite mats providing surface protection across both construction and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) applications. Yak predominantly serves customers in the utility and midstre...
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