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Platinum Equity to Acquire Solo, European Provider of Personalizable Products and Apparel

Platinum Equity to Acquire Solo, European Provider of Personalizable Products and Apparel

Co-President Louis Samson: Firm’s ‘approach to value creation’ makes good fit with Solo.
Solenis, NCH Corporation Announce Merger Which Aims to Create More Diversified, Customer-Centric Provider of Water, Hygiene Solutions

Solenis, NCH Corporation Announce Merger Which Aims to Create More Diversified, Customer-Centric Provider of Water, Hygiene Solutions

Platinum Equity execs believe merger will help Solenis further diversify its business.
Platinum Equity's Jacob Kotzubei at Milken: Differentiation Key to Innovation

Platinum Equity's Jacob Kotzubei at Milken: Differentiation Key to Innovation

Platinum Equity Co-President Jacob Kotzubei recently told a Milken Institute Global Conference audience that despite some headwinds in private markets, he believes the future is promising for those who continue to adapt and differentiate themselves.
Platinum Equity Flexes Ops Muscles To Stay Ahead of the Curve on Tariffs

Platinum Equity Flexes Ops Muscles To Stay Ahead of the Curve on Tariffs

Companies worldwide have been forced onto uncertain footing in assessing and mitigating the impact of recently implemented – and still evolving – U.S. tariff policies.
Why Platinum Equity Portco McGraw Hill Accelerated Its Digital Transformation

Why Platinum Equity Portco McGraw Hill Accelerated Its Digital Transformation

Some things just came naturally to Jackson Lau. Take math. For years, he cruised through the subject with ease, but then came fourth grade, and with it, geometry. Suddenly, math wasn’t so simple anymore.
McGraw Hill Acquires Essaypop, Strengthening its Portfolio of Digital Literacy Tools

McGraw Hill Acquires Essaypop, Strengthening its Portfolio of Digital Literacy Tools

McGraw Hill, a leading global education company, announced the acquisition of Essaypop, an interactive, cloud-based writing solution built by teachers to demystify writing in a way that is user-friendly and intuitive for both educators and students.
Platinum Equity’s 2024 Highlighted by $12.4B Fund VI Close, Ingram IPO, Deal Uptick

Platinum Equity’s 2024 Highlighted by $12.4B Fund VI Close, Ingram IPO, Deal Uptick

In spite of a challenging climate for fund raising, Platinum Equity Capital Partners VI (“Fund VI”) closed in 2024 with $12.4 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its target.
Platinum Equity Sells Livingston to Purolator

Platinum Equity Sells Livingston to Purolator

Platinum Equity announced 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.
Platinum Equity Invests in R&B Wholesale Distributors

Platinum Equity Invests in R&B Wholesale Distributors

Platinum Equity announced a significant investment in R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc., a leading distributor of home appliances in the southwestern United States.
Why Platinum Equity Acquired ‘Proud’ Family-Owned Italian Pesto Sauce Producer Polli

Why Platinum Equity Acquired ‘Proud’ Family-Owned Italian Pesto Sauce Producer Polli

‘Alignment’ with Polli vision for growing the business helps Platinum land investment.
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March 17, 2016

Exterion Media selected for TfL's Rail Advertising contract

The largest Out-of-Home contract in the world sets the foundation for a ground-breaking, data-driven partnership spanning 8.5 years Transport for London (TfL) announced today that it has selected Exterion Media as its new commercial Partner for its Rail Advertising contract, offering innovative solutions to advertisers, maximising revenues and enhancing the customer experience. “We are hugely excited to be working in partnership with TfL to create more dynamic opportunities to connect with the London Audience over the next decade,” explains Shaun Gregory, CEO, Exterion Media. “Together...

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March 15, 2016

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of PAE

LOS ANGELES (March 15, 2016) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of PAE, a leading provider of support services for the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations.  Financial terms were not disclosed. PAE, headquartered in Arlington, Va.,  supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and national security solutions to customers on all seven continents. “PAE has a rich history with strong long-term customer relationships and dedicated employe...

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February 29, 2016

Worldwide Flight Services Completes Acquisition of Consolidated Aviation Services

Complementary Acquisition Expands WFS’s Presence in U.S. Cargo Handling Market LOS ANGELES (Feb. 29, 2016) – Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), one of the world’s leading cargo handlers and providers of ground handling and technical services, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS). Financial terms were not disclosed. CAS, headquartered in New York, is one of the leading cargo handlers in the United States, serving over 250 airline customers. WFS, which was acquired by Platinum Equity in September 2015, is present at major airports in mo...

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January 19, 2016

Platinum Equity to Acquire PAE

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2016 -- Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PAE from Lindsay Goldberg. PAE is a leading provider of enduring support for the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allied partners and international organizations. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of February 2016 subject to regulatory approvals. PAE, headquartered in Arlington, Va., supports the execution of complex and critical missions by providing global logistics and stability operations, technical services and n...

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January 11, 2016

Worldwide Flight Services to Acquire Consolidated Aviation Services

Complementary Acquisition to Expand WFS’s Presence in U.S. Cargo Handling Market LOS ANGELES (Jan. 11, 2016) – Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), one of the world’s leading cargo handlers and providers of ground handling and technical services, announced today an agreement to acquire Consolidated Aviation Services (CAS). Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. CAS, headquartered in New York, is one of the leading cargo handlers in the United States, serving over 250 airline customers. WFS, which was a...

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January 05, 2016

Platinum Equity Completes Sale of DMS Health Technologies to Digirad Corporation

Successful Investment Underscores Platinum Equity’s Continued Strength in the Lower Middle MarketLos Angeles (Jan. 5, 2016) – Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the sale of DMS Health Technologies (“DMS Health”) to Digirad Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAD).Headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, DMS Health provides mobile diagnostic imaging and related sales and services to small and regional hospitals throughout the country, with a large concentration in the upper Midwest region. Platinum Equity acquired DMS Health in February 2012 from Otter Tail Corporation.“The success of DM...

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