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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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September 07, 2011

Platinum Equity Company MegaPath Partners with ADTRAN to Deliver Nation's Largest Ethernet Footprint

Huntsville, AL-- ADTRAN©, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, today announced that MegaPath, one of the leading providers of managed data, voice, and security services in North America and Platinum Equity portfolio company, has partnered with ADTRAN for the nationwide expansion of its Ethernet network. MegaPath has over 200 central offices currently in service with plans to offer services in a total of 400 central offices by the end of 2011 and more than 680 central offices by June 2012. This will make MegaPath the single largest nationwide Etherne...

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August 30, 2011

Platinum Equity Company Schutt Sports Becomes Official Helmet for UT-Dallas

Litchfield, IL – Schutt Sports, a Platinum Equity Portfolio Company and leading domestic manufacturer of batters helmets in the United States, has been named the Official Batter's Helmet for the University of Texas – Dallas. The multi-year agreement calls for the Comets softball and baseball teams to wear Schutt batters helmets and catchers gear. "We're fired up about this new opportunity and partnership with Schutt Sports. They offer the best technology and protective equipment on the baseball field, from catcher's gear to batters helmets and we're excited about the chance to put it...

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August 10, 2011

Platinum Equity Announces Pending Sale of AEES to PKC Group

The PKC Group today signed an agreement for the purchase of AEES companies from Platinum Equity. AEES is one of the leading North American wiring harness manufacturers for heavy- and medium-duty trucks and it also has a significant position in light vehicle wiring harnesses. In addition, AEES provides components and wires to other contract manufacturers. AEES' customers include most major auto and truck makers and has operations in USA, Mexico, Brazil, and Ireland. In June of 2011, AEES employed 13,800 people worldwide. During the past years, AEES and Platinum Equity successfully implemente...

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August 09, 2011

Platinum Equity Acquires Quark

Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO – Platinum Equity announced today that it has acquired Quark, a provider of publishing software for professional designers and enterprise organizations. "Quark is a legendary brand that helped create the desktop publishing market and is now helping organizations transform how they publish content both to print and digital media," said Brian Wall, partner at Platinum who led the team pursuing the acquisition. "Quark is committed to its loyal and dedicated user base and we are enthusiastic about the company's new products which are gaining traction and generat...

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August 03, 2011

Schutt Sports Named Official Helmet for Lone Star Conference Softball

In a multi-year agreement, Schutt Sports has been named the official helmet of softball's NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference. “The Lone Star Conference schools are right in the middle of softball country,” said Dianne Baker, national promotions manager for Schutt Sports. “This deal gives us great exposure in some key markets and puts our best equipment on some of the best players in the country.” Through the agreement, Schutt will showcase its new AiR Maxx T softball batter's helmet. The helmet is engineered using Schutt's TPU cushioning technology, the same technology Schutt ...

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August 01, 2011

Platinum Equity Company American Commercial Lines Announces New Leadership

Jeffersonville, IN – One of the largest and most diversified inland marine transportation companies in the United States and a Platinum Equity company, American Commercial Lines (ACL), announced today the new leadership of Mark Knoy as President and Chief Executive Officer and David Huls as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mark Knoy, a veteran to the industry after spending seventeen years with AEP River Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of American Electric Power Co., Inc, will continue within the same industry. Under Knoy’s leadership, AEP River Operations grew to become...

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