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December 07, 2021

Ingram Micro Acquires BRLink, Strengthening Its Partner Ecosystem with New Managed Services

Agreement expands the global distribution leader's cloud services portfolio, establishing Ingram Micro as the only Brazil distributor offering a complete migration to the cloudIrvine, California and São Paulo, Brazil –  December 7, 2021. Ingram Micro announced today that it has completed the acquisition of BRLink, a leading managed services provider (MSP) in Brazil. Adding BRLink's suite of solutions gives Ingram Micro partners access to an e... Read more

Agreement expands the global distribution leader's cloud services portfolio, establishing Ingram Micro as the only Brazil distributor offering a compl... Read more

Agreement expands the global distribution leader's cloud services portfolio, establishing Ingram Micro as the only Br. Read more

December 08, 2021

CMA CGM Group takes strategic step in logistics development with major acquisition of Ingram Micro’s Commerce & Lifecycle Services business

Marseille, December 8th, 2021Acquiring U.S.-based Ingram Micro CLS will accelerate the Group’s supply chain capabilities in contract logistics and eCommerce expertise.Key catalyst for CMA CGM Group’s subsidiary CEVA Logistics’ development in high-growth eCommerce segment, especially in U.S., European markets. CEVA Logistics to become the fourth largest global contract-logistics provider.CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistic... Read more

Marseille, December 8th, 2021Acquiring U.S.-based Ingram Micro CLS will accelerate the Group’s supply chain capabilities in contract logistics and e... Read more

Marseille, December 8th, 2021Acquiring U.S.-based Ingram Micro CLS will accelerate the Group’s supply chain capabil. Read more

December 20, 2021

Platinum Equity Portfolio Company United Site Services Announces Close of New Strategic Investment to Support Continued Growth

Transaction provides substantial capital to fuel next phase of M&A-driven growth and expansionLOS ANGELES – December 20, 2021 – Platinum Equity portfolio company United Site Services, the largest provider of portable sanitation and related site services in the United States, announced today the closing of an investment by a Platinum Equity continuation fund vehicle that will support the company’s continued growth. Terms of the transacti... Read more

Transaction provides substantial capital to fuel next phase of M&A-driven growth and expansionLOS ANGELES – December 20, 2021 – Platinum Equit... Read more

Transaction provides substantial capital to fuel next phase of M&A-driven growth and expansionLOS ANGELES – Dec. Read more

December 20, 2021

Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation to Sell Ball Metalpack to Sonoco for $1.35 Billion

LOS ANGELES and WESTMINSTER, Colo., December 20, 2021 — Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Ball Metalpack to Sonoco (NYSE: SON) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.35 billion. Closing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory review, and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.Ball Metalpa... Read more

LOS ANGELES and WESTMINSTER, Colo., December 20, 2021 — Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) today announced the signing of a definitive ... Read more

LOS ANGELES and WESTMINSTER, Colo., December 20, 2021 — Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) today annou. Read more

December 20, 2021

Why Solenis, Sigura Water $6.5 billion merger is a good fit for Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity executives explain the path forward after $5.25 billion investment in Solenis Solenis is an industrial water treatment company with a global footprint that spans 120 countries and five continents with more than 40 manufacturing facilities and 5,200 employees.Solenis also produces needed ESG solutions.“Global demand for solutions that save water, use less energy, eliminate waste, and convert everyday products to more sustainable... Read more

Platinum Equity executives explain the path forward after $5.25 billion investment in Solenis Solenis is an industrial water treatment company with a... Read more

Platinum Equity executives explain the path forward after $5.25 billion investment in Solenis Solenis is an industri. Read more

December 31, 2021

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Pelican Products

LOS ANGELES (December 31, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of Pelican Products has been completed. Pelican is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, and temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the healthcare industry.Financial terms were not disclosed.Pelican operates in two primary segments: Pelican Produ... Read more

LOS ANGELES (December 31, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of Pelican Products has been completed. Pelican is a global l... Read more

LOS ANGELES (December 31, 2021) – Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of Pelican Products has been. Read more

January 10, 2022

Pelican Products brings strong brand loyalty, new sector to Platinum Equity portfolio

In Q&A, firm executives explain opportunities for growth with Pelican’s durable, well-received protective casesIn a recent Forbes article, the rugged Pelican Cargo Case Collection was named one of the top accessories from the 2021 Overland Expo Mountain West show.The review was complimentary of Pelican cargo cases, which are inspired by the company’s military cases and are tailored to the overlanding crowd. Designed to securely mount and ... Read more

In Q&A, firm executives explain opportunities for growth with Pelican’s durable, well-received protective casesIn a recent Forbes article, the r... Read more

In Q&A, firm executives explain opportunities for growth with Pelican’s durable, well-received protective cases. Read more

January 24, 2022

Platinum Equity lands largest deals in firm history to highlight bustling 2021

Platinum produces landmark year featuring 17 deals valued at more than $1 billion each, with investments in familiar sectors, industry leaders and familiar brands1The distribution of vaccines and other medical advances brought hope, but COVID-19 still dominated global headlines throughout 2021. However, the M&A markets easily surpassed pre-pandemic levels and reached all-time highs.Under that backdrop, Platinum Equity delivered a landmark yea... Read more

Platinum produces landmark year featuring 17 deals valued at more than $1 billion each, with investments in familiar sectors, industry leaders and fam... Read more

Platinum produces landmark year featuring 17 deals valued at more than $1 billion each, with investments in familiar . Read more

January 24, 2022

Platinum Equity to Acquire Leaders Romans Group

Acquisition of UK Property Services Business Adds to Global Buyout Firm’s Momentum in Europe LOS ANGELES (January 24, 2022) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Leaders Romans Group (‘LRG’), one of the UK’s largest property services firms, from Bowmark Capital. Financial terms were not disclosed. LRG specializes in residential property lettings, sales and associated professional service... Read more

Acquisition of UK Property Services Business Adds to Global Buyout Firm’s Momentum in Europe LOS ANGELES (January 24, 2022) – Platinum Equity... Read more

Acquisition of UK Property Services Business Adds to Global Buyout Firm’s Momentum in Europe LOS ANGELES (Janu. Read more

January 27, 2022

Platinum Equity and Ball Corporation Complete Sale of Ball Metalpack to Sonoco for $1.35 Billion

LOS ANGELES and WESTMINSTER, Colo., January 27, 2022 — Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of Ball Metalpack to Sonoco (NYSE: SON) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.35 billion has been completed. Ball Metalpack, based in Broomfield, Colorado, manufactures sustainable steel containers for aerosol products, food, household consumables, pet food, nutritional and other products in the United States. It was formed as a joint vent... Read more

LOS ANGELES and WESTMINSTER, Colo., January 27, 2022 — Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of Ball Metalpack to Sonoco (NYSE: SON) in a tr... Read more

LOS ANGELES and WESTMINSTER, Colo., January 27, 2022 — Platinum Equity announced today that the sale of Ball Metalp. Read more