Platinum Equity's Jacob Kotzubei at Milken: Differentiation Key to Innovation
LOS ANGELES – Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei recently told a Milken Institute Global Conference audience ...
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February 04, 2025
Platinum Equity Sells Livingston to Purolator
North American full-service customs brokerage firm divested following multi-year transformation campaign Platinum Equity to continue pursuing opportunities to expand its portfolio of Canadian investments LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today the sale of Livingston International, an international trade services firm specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting, to Purolator, Inc., a leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1945...
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Platinum Equity Invests in R&B Wholesale Distributors
Leading regional home appliance distributor looking to expand its reach Transaction extends momentum of Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2025) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc., a leading distributor of home appliances in the southwestern United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Ontario, California, R&B was founded in 1968 by Bob Burggraf and is a leading distributor of major home appliances in California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. ...
Read moreDecember 13, 2024
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Polli, Italian Producer of Pasta Condiments and Vegetable Preserves
LOS ANGELES (December 13, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of a majority stake in F.lli Polli S.p.A. ("Polli"), a leading producer of pasta condiments and vegetable preserves, from affiliates of the founding Polli family has been completed.Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Polli family retained a minority stake in the business together with CEO Marco Fraccaroli, who will continue to lead the company.Founded in 1872, Polli is an Italian producer of pasta sauces, food in-oil, olives, pickles, and condiments to customers in over 50 countries,...
Read moreDecember 06, 2024
Platinum Equity Invests in HVAC/R Distributor Global, The Source
Global to join forces with Motors & Armatures; Philip Windham named CEO of growing HVAC/R platform LOS ANGELES (December 6, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today a significant investment in Global, the Source (“Global”), a leading master distributor of HVAC/R components, and its subsidiary AmRad Manufacturing LLC. The transaction marks Platinum Equity’s second investment in the HVAC/R industry this year. In July, the firm invested in Motors & Armatures Inc. (MARS). Global and MARS, which have a longstanding history, will now join forces, helping strengthen the pro...
Read moreDecember 02, 2024
Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Acquisition Financing for Branding Iron Holdings
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 2, 2024) – Platinum Equity announced today it provided financing to Branding Iron Holdings in connection with Kingswood Capital Management’s recent acquisition of the company. Branding Iron is a leading provider of branded and private label protein products, with a core focus on frozen and refrigerated ground meats. “We are pleased to provide Kingswood and Branding Iron an acquisition financing solution to support their long-term ambitions for the company. We know the business and the sector well and believe our industry experience makes us a valuable long-term pa...
Read moreNovember 22, 2024
Centerfield Acquires Social Commerce Platform Brainjolt
LOS ANGELES, November 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerfield, a premier technology service for digital customer acquisition, today announced the acquisition of Brainjolt, a social commerce platform that curates and promotes products to its engaged audiences on Meta, Snap and TikTok. Centerfield's digital brands and proprietary platform, Dugout, engage in-market consumers and supercharge customer acquisition for leading brands in home services, insurance, business services, e-commerce, and many other categories. With Brainjolt, Centerfield adds social commerce capabilities to drive additional ...
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