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Inside the Husky-CompoSecure Merger: A Conversation with Louis Samson and Delara Zarrabi

Inside the Husky-CompoSecure Merger: A Conversation with Louis Samson and Delara Zarrabi

Deal structure designed to provide the “best of both worlds” – an immediate return of capital with potential for meaningful upside via a significant stake in the newly combined public company.

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How Platinum’s ‘Hands-On’ Approach Led to $1.35B (CAD) Héroux-Devtek Acquisition

How Platinum’s ‘Hands-On’ Approach Led to $1.35B (CAD) Héroux-Devtek Acquisition

Platinum, Héroux-Devtek execs explain how diligence, culture fueled $1.35B (CAD) take-private deal.

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Platinum Equity Executives: Italian Pesto Producer Could Be Prime For M&A Activity

‘Alignment’ with Polli vision for growing the business helps Platinum land investment.

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Latest News

Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores Donates $350,000 to Detroit-Based Non-Profit

Contribution includes $100K allocated for project to restore iconic St Cecelia’s Gym.

Louis Samson Tells PE Hub Podcast That Creativity Is Key in Current M&A Market

Platinum Co-President talks exit strategies, buyer-seller alignment, and the future.

Horizon Family Brands Announces Strategic Acquisition of Maple Hill

Deal combines two trusted names in organic dairy to help expand company’s portfolio.
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 U.S. tariff policy.

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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.

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How Rise Baking Company is Working to Remove Synthetic Colors by End of 2026

How Rise Baking Company is Working to Remove Synthetic Colors by End of 2026

Portco demonstrates introduction of natural colors without sacrificing taste, quality.

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Tom Gores Delivers Holiday Cheer, Continues Support of Toys For Tots Program

Tom Gores Delivers Holiday Cheer, Continues Support of Toys For Tots Program

Tom and Holly Gores have delivered close to 150,000 toys and bikes to Michigan children.

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Latest News

Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores Donates $350,000 to Detroit-Based Non-Profit

Contribution includes $100K allocated for project to restore iconic St Cecelia’s Gym.

Louis Samson Tells PE Hub Podcast That Creativity Is Key in Current M&A Market

Platinum Co-President talks exit strategies, buyer-seller alignment, and the future.

Horizon Family Brands Announces Strategic Acquisition of Maple Hill

Deal combines two trusted names in organic dairy to help expand company’s portfolio.

How Platinum’s ‘Hands-On’ Approach Led to $1.35B (CAD) Héroux-Devtek Acquisition

Platinum, Héroux-Devtek execs explain how diligence, culture fueled $1.35B (CAD) take-private deal.

Platinum Equity Executives: Italian Pesto Producer Could Be Prime For M&A Activity

‘Alignment’ with Polli vision for growing the business helps Platinum land investment.

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 U.S. tariff policy.

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.

How Rise Baking Company is Working to Remove Synthetic Colors by End of 2026

Portco demonstrates introduction of natural colors without sacrificing taste, quality.

Tom Gores Delivers Holiday Cheer, Continues Support of Toys For Tots Program

Tom and Holly Gores have delivered close to 150,000 toys and bikes to Michigan children.

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McGraw Hill Rings Bell; Info Solutions for Education Provider Now Trading on NYSE

Platinum’s Jacob Kotzubei: ‘We are confident they will be a great public company.’

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McGraw Hill Rings Bell; Info Solutions for Education Provider Now Trading on NYSE

Tom Gores-Led Investment Group Brings WNBA Back to City of Detroit: ‘A Huge Win’

Franchise aims to build headquarters that will also house youth sports infrastructure.

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Tom Gores-Led Investment Group Brings WNBA Back to City of Detroit: ‘A Huge Win’

Managing Director Delara Zarrabi Speaks at Women’s Private Capital Summit in Toronto

Platinum’s creative dealmaking highlighted in challenging economic climate.

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Managing Director Delara Zarrabi Speaks at Women’s Private Capital Summit in Toronto

Club Car Delivers Custom Portable Vehicles to Pope Leo XIV for International Travel

Club Car subsidiary Garia collaborated with an Italian distributor to design the vehicles delivered.

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Club Car Delivers Custom Portable Vehicles to Pope Leo XIV for International Travel

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CompoSecure Announces $7.4B Business Combination with Husky Technologies

Platinum believes deal will unlock opportunities for company stakeholders.

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Platinum Equity to Sell Unical Aviation to Satair, an Airbus Company

Transformation modernized operations, strengthened leadership, accelerated growth.

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FleetPride and TruckPro Announce Strategic Merger

Platinum likes strategic logic, operational opportunity to create long-term value.

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Hop Lun Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities With Acquisitions in Morocco

Platinum Equity believes acquisitions offer advantages for company's European customers.

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Portfolio Company Spotlight

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Ingram Micro Now Trading on NYSE

Ingram Micro Now Trading on NYSE

Executives from Platinum Equity-backed Ingram Micro (INGM.N) rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Thursday, October 24 to celebrate the global technology distributor’s return to the public markets.

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Ingram Divests Commerce & Lifecycle Services Business

Ingram Divests Commerce & Lifecycle Services Business

CMA CGM Group signs $3B agreement with Ingram to boost the Group’s supply chain capabilities.

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Look Back at Platinum Equity’s Ingram Micro Investment

Look Back at Platinum Equity’s Ingram Micro Investment

Platinum officials explain the future and potential of tech industry leader that is firmly entrenched on Fortune 100 list.

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Kohler Carveout Rehlko Introduces Sustainable Hydrogen-Powered Tech

Kohler Carveout Rehlko Introduces Sustainable Hydrogen-Powered Tech

New tech addresses the need for reliable backup power for rural Washington hospital.

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Jacob Kotzubei at Milken: Differentiation Key to Innovation

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.

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Platinum Equity’s Club Room Conversation Highlights Firm’s Female Leaders

Platinum Equity’s Club Room Conversation Highlights Firm’s Female Leaders

To recognize Women’s History Month, Platinum Equity recently gave employees an opportunity to hear from five female executives in what will hopefully be the first in a series of conversations where senior executives provide insight and advice for ways to grow within the firm.

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Other Deal Activity

Platinum Equity Acquiring P&HS Business from Owens & Minor

Company is a leading distributor of medical and surgical supplies across the U.S.

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Platinum Equity Acquiring P&HS Business from Owens & Minor

Peli BioThermal Announces Acquisition of Evo from BioLife Solutions

Company plans to devote resources to expand, innovate at an accelerated pace.

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Peli BioThermal Announces Acquisition of Evo from BioLife Solutions

Platinum Equity Completes Capital Raising for Second Lower Middle Market Fund

Fund exceeds target of $1.75 billion, closes with $2.28 billion in commitments.

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Platinum Equity Completes Capital Raising for Second Lower Middle Market Fund

Motors & Armatures to Sell Parts Division to CSW Industrials for $650 Million

Platinum to retain equipment division and continue investing in HVAC equipment growth.

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Motors & Armatures to Sell Parts Division to CSW Industrials for $650 Million

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