Hop Lun Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities With Strategic Acquisitions in Morocco
New plants will further diversify Hop Lun’s global supply chain Upon closing, the company will have completed three a...
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January 02, 2024
Platinum Equity to Acquire Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone
Leading dairy products brands projected to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience and operational expertise LOS ANGELES (Jan. 1, 2024) – Platinum Equity today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone. Horizon Organic is the largest USDA-certified organic dairy brand in the world and is a pioneer in dairy beverages, having introduced the first organic milk available coast to coast in the United States in 1991. Horizon Organic’s portfolio of organic dairy products includes milk, creamers and whiteners, yogurt, che...
Read moreDecember 19, 2023
Platinum Equity Portfolio Company Hop Lun Acquires Rainbow West Apparel
LOS ANGELES and HONG KONG (Dec. 18, 2023) – Platinum Equity portfolio company Hop Lun, one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of undergarments and swimwear, announced today the acquisition of Rainbow West Apparel (“RW Designs”), a woman and minority-owned swimwear company based. Founded in 1993 as a family-owned business, RW Designs is a Los Angeles-based company that has served as a premier private label design house and manufacturer for 30 years. “Since we first joined forces with Platinum Equity, we have been seeking opportunities to better serve retail partn...
Read moreDecember 06, 2023
Platinum Equity Sells Valpak to AmatoMartin
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 4, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced the sale of marketing and advertising solutions provider Valpak to AmatoMartin, a privately held investment holding company. Valpak, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a leader in omnichannel media and direct marketing solutions for local businesses and national brands. The company is trusted by 34,000 businesses to drive lead generation and brand awareness through direct mail and digital advertising solutions. Valpak will join Clipper Magazine in AmatoMartin’s portfolio. Platinum Equity acquired Valpak as a corporate carveo...
Read moreNovember 06, 2023
Kohler Co. to Establish Energy Division as Independent Business with Platinum Equity as Majority Interest Partner, Accelerating Long-Term Growth Strategies for both Organizations
Standalone business providing energy resilience solutions expected to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience and operational expertise LOS ANGELES (Nov. 6, 2023) – Kohler Co. today announced the strategic decision to set Kohler Energy up as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity engaged as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting its upward trajectory built on a proven track record of strong performance in the global energy resilience marketpla...
Read moreOctober 16, 2023
Platinum Equity to Acquire Co-Controlling Stake in US LBM
Platinum Equity and Existing Investor Bain Capital to Have Equal Ownership and Shared Commitment to Support Company’s Evolution as the Most Trusted Partner to Builders Across the Country LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a co-controlling stake in US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, from Bain Capital Private Equity (“Bain Capital”). Bain Capital and Platinum Equity will have equal ownership stakes and joint Board governance. Financial terms of the priv...
Read moreOctober 02, 2023
Platinum Equity to Acquire Majority Interest in the Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn
LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2023) – Platinum Equity announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in The Cook & Boardman Group (“Cook & Boardman” or “C&B”) from Littlejohn & Co., LLC (“Littlejohn”). Littlejohn will remain a significant minority shareholder. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1955 and based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Cook & Boardman is a leading specialty distributor of commercial door and security integration solutions. The company offers a broad range of pro...
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