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Platinum Marks 30 Years With Creative Dealmaking, Notable Exits, Capital Raise

Platinum Marks 30 Years With Creative Dealmaking, Notable Exits, Capital Raise

Founder and CEO Tom Gores on the firm he started in 1995: “Our responsibility going forward is to protect what we've built and continue to live the values that got us here.”

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Behind The Deal

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 Execs, Sunrise CEO Reflect on How Patience, Conviction Built Trust

Platinum Execs, Sunrise CEO Reflect on How Patience, Conviction Built Trust

Key stakeholders describe sale process of constant communication.

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Latest News

Platinum Equity to Sell Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for $6.6 Billion

Madrid-based global environment service provider experienced multi-year transformation.

Tom Gores to SI: Pistons Turnaround Akin to Firm’s Role in Transforming Companies

Team president Trajan Langdon’s CEO-like process has delivered results in Detroit.

PlayPower Expands Portfolio with Agreement to Acquire ‘Complementary’ BCI Burke

Deal aims to combine companies committed to creating legendary play experiences.
Sunrise Medical Partners to Build Prototype to Help Power Wheelchair Users While Flying

Sunrise Medical Partners to Build Prototype to Help Power Wheelchair Users While Flying

Wheelchair manufacturer works to assist users who need assistance while flying.

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

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

Deal structure designed to provide the “best of both worlds” – a return of capital with potential for meaningful upside.

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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, Jalen Rose Launch Detroit-Based Multimedia Production Company

Tom Gores, Jalen Rose Launch Detroit-Based Multimedia Production Company

Projects include an upcoming TV show, a Rose-hosted podcast and a documentary.

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Latest News

Platinum Equity to Sell Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for $6.6 Billion

Madrid-based global environment service provider experienced multi-year transformation.

Tom Gores to SI: Pistons Turnaround Akin to Firm’s Role in Transforming Companies

Team president Trajan Langdon’s CEO-like process has delivered results in Detroit.

PlayPower Expands Portfolio with Agreement to Acquire ‘Complementary’ BCI Burke

Deal aims to combine companies committed to creating legendary play experiences.

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 Execs, Sunrise CEO Reflect on How Patience, Conviction Built Trust

Key stakeholders describe sale process of constant communication.

Sunrise Medical Partners to Build Prototype to Help Power Wheelchair Users While Flying

Wheelchair manufacturer works to assist users who need assistance while flying.

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

Deal structure designed to provide the “best of both worlds” – a return of capital with potential for meaningful upside.

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, Jalen Rose Launch Detroit-Based Multimedia Production Company

Projects include an upcoming TV show, a Rose-hosted podcast and a documentary.

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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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Platinum Equity Flexes Ops Muscles to Stay Ahead of the Curve on Tariffs

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

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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Why Platinum Equity Portco McGraw Hill Accelerated Its Digital Transformation

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

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Tom, Holly Gores Continue Detroit Support With $75K Gift to Pistons Foundation

Charity works to impact community by supporting education, mentoring, other areas.

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Platinum Equity Announces Acquisition of Family-Owned Czarnowski Collective

Company provides end-to-end solutions for trade shows, other live experiences.

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Platinum Equity Invests in Founder-Owned Tongrun International

Fabrication of custom metal products needed to support data centers, AI infrastructure.

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Platinum Equity Announces ‘Significant’ Investment in Norton Packaging

The family is retaining a sizable interest in the packaging solutions provider.

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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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In Case You Missed It

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

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

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

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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Other Deal Activity

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services Business

Owens & Minor P&HS anticipated to benefit from Platinum Equity’s carve-out experience.

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Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services Business

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.

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

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.

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

Horizon Family Brands Announces Strategic Acquisition of Maple Hill

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

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Horizon Family Brands Announces Strategic Acquisition of Maple Hill

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