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July 09, 2007

Court Square Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire CompuCom Systems

Transaction Valued at Approximately $628 Million DALLAS, Texas, July 9, 2007 – CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) announced today that CHR Holding Corporation, an affiliate of Platinum Equity and parent company of CompuCom Systems, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which IIM Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners (“Court Square”), would acquire CompuCom. The transaction is valued at app... Read more

Transaction Valued at Approximately $628 Million DALLAS, Texas, July 9, 2007 – CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) announced today that CHR Hold... Read more

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July 24, 2007

Ryerson to be Acquired by Platinum Equity for $34.50 Per Share in Cash

Chicago, IL, July 24, 2007 –Ryerson Inc. (NYSE: RYI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Platinum Equity, a leading private equity firm, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Platinum Equity will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Ryerson common and convertible preferred stock for $34.50 per share in cash. The cash purch... Read more

Chicago, IL, July 24, 2007 –Ryerson Inc. (NYSE: RYI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Platin... Read more

Chicago, IL, July 24, 2007 –Ryerson Inc. (NYSE: RYI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger a. Read more

October 03, 2007

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners Company Became a Leading IT Solutions Provider Following Acquisition by Platinum and Follow-On Addition of GE IT Solutions Unit BEVERLY HILLS, California (October 3, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the sale of portfolio company CompuCom Systems to an affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners in a transaction valued at ... Read more

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners Company Became a Leading IT Solutions Provider Follow... Read more

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of CompuCom Systems to Affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners Company Became a Lea. Read more

October 19, 2007

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Ryerson Inc.

Takes Company Private in Transaction Valued at Approximately $2 BillionLOS ANGELES (October 19, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Ryerson Inc., one of the largest metal service centers in North America with annual revenue of approximately $6 billion.The acquisition was a public-to-private transaction in which Platinum acquired all outstanding shares of Ryerson stock for $34.50 per share. The compan... Read more

Takes Company Private in Transaction Valued at Approximately $2 BillionLOS ANGELES (October 19, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has ... Read more

Takes Company Private in Transaction Valued at Approximately $2 BillionLOS ANGELES (October 19, 2007) – Platinum Eq. Read more

November 11, 2007

Thomas W. Ehardt Appointed CEO of Advogent Group

PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 30, 2008) – Thomas W. Ehardt, a senior executive with more than 25 years experience leading healthcare marketing and education businesses, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Advogent Group.Advogent, a Platinum Equity company, provides communications and educational solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, including publication planning, healthcare communications, event mana... Read more

PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 30, 2008) – Thomas W. Ehardt, a senior executive with more than 25 years experience leading healthcare marketing and educati... Read more

PISCATAWAY, NJ (January 30, 2008) – Thomas W. Ehardt, a senior executive with more than 25 years experience leading. Read more

April 15, 2008

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Covad Communications Group, Inc.

LOS ANGELES and SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Covad Communications Group, Inc., a leading national provider of integrated voice and data communications. The total value of the transaction is approximately $470 million.The acquisition was a public-to-private transaction in which an affiliate of Platinum Equity acquired all outstanding shares of Covad stock for $1.02 per share ... Read more

LOS ANGELES and SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of Covad Communications Group, Inc.... Read more

LOS ANGELES and SAN JOSE, CA (April 15, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of. Read more

May 01, 2008

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Composite Manufacturing Plants in Belgium and Norway

LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Owens Corning’s composite manufacturing plants in Battice, Belgium and Birkeland, Norway, as well as intellectual property and business assets related to those facilities. The plants manufacture and sell composite materials that are used to strengthen and lighten components and parts in the automotive, wind energy, electronics and consumer goo... Read more

LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Owens Corning’s composite manufacturing plant... Read more

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May 09, 2008

Platinum Equity Integrates American Racing, Wheel Pros

Leading High Performance Wheel Brands Are United in Single Powerhouse CompanyLOS ANGELES (May 9, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today the integration of American Racing and Wheel Pros, two leading distributors of high performance wheels and tires to the automotive aftermarket.The combined company will offer a comprehensive portfolio of wheel products comprising the industry’s best known and most enduring wheel brands, including the full li... Read more

Leading High Performance Wheel Brands Are United in Single Powerhouse CompanyLOS ANGELES (May 9, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today the integra... Read more

Leading High Performance Wheel Brands Are United in Single Powerhouse CompanyLOS ANGELES (May 9, 2008) – Platinum E. Read more

June 17, 2008

Platinum Equity Signs Agreement to Sell PNA Group

LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell PNA Group, a leading processor and distributor of steel products, to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to be finalized within the next 60 days, subject to normal closing conditions including regulatory approval. Platinum acquired PNA Group in ... Read more

LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell PNA Group, a leading processor and d... Read more

LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell PNA. Read more

July 02, 2008

Maxim Crane Works Announces Completion of Merger with Platinum Equity

PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MAXIM CRANE WORKS HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC: MXMC.PK - News; "Maxim Crane") today announced that affiliates of Platinum Equity Capital Partners II, L.P. ("Platinum Equity") have completed the acquisition of Maxim Crane pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement it entered into on May 5, 2008. As part of the transaction, Platinum Equity acquired all of the outstanding shares of Maxim Crane for $42.50 per s... Read more

PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MAXIM CRANE WORKS HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC: MXMC.PK - News; "Maxim Crane") today announced that affiliates of ... Read more

PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MAXIM CRANE WORKS HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC: MXMC.PK - News; "Maxim Crane") to. Read more