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Press Releases • April 27, 2016

Avery Dennison to Acquire Mactac Europe

GLENDALE, Calif.--Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the European business of Mactac from Platinum Equity, a California-based private equity firm, for the purchase price of €200 million including assumed debt. With 2015 year-end run-rate revenues of €147 million, or approximately $170 million, and approximately 470 employees, the business is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pressure-sensitive materials, serving several high-value segments, including graphics, specialty labels and industrial tapes. Mactac’s core product lines complement Avery...

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Press Releases • 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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Press Releases • 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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Press Releases • 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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February 03, 2016

Platinum Equity's Soo Jin Goh on CNBC

Platinum Equity Principal Soo Jin Goh joined Capital Connection to discuss the outlook for M&A in 2016....

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Press Releases • 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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