Platinum Equity Deal Activity: Putting Capital To Work

Deal Activity

In the last 12 months Platinum Equity navigated evolving market conditions and remained an active investor. We deployed capital, realized investments, and drove value creation initiatives across private equity and credit platforms.

13 Industries

IN 12 MONTHS

Aerospace

Building Products

Business Services

Chemical

Consumer

Distribution

Education Services

Equipment Rental

Hospitality

Industrials

Media & Entertainment

Technology

Transportation & Mobility

Private Equity Acquisition Profile

Businesses with enterprise values from $100 million to $10 billion

All industries

All geographies

Private Equity Transaction Capabilities

Corporate divestitures

Public-to-private transactions

Private transactions

Special situations

Private Credit Investment Profile

Debt capital for acquisitions, dividends, growth financings, recapitalizations and refinancings

Variety of credit types, including first lien senior secured, second lien senior secured, unsecured and subordinated

Businesses with more than $15 million of EBITDA

Primarily based in North America

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Inside the Husky-CompoSecure Merger: A Conversation with Platinum Equity's Louis Samson and Delara Zarrabi

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Platinum Equity Co-President Louis Samson on PE Hub Podcast: Creativity, Cultivating Relationships Key to Success in Current M&A Environment

Louis Samson, co-president at Platinum Equity, recently joined PE Hub’s Mary Kathleen Flynn and Dipanjan ‘DJ’ Deb, co-founder of Fra...

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 w...

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 ...

Why Platinum Equity Acquired ‘Proud’ Family-Owned Italian Pesto Sauce Producer Polli

In 1872, Fausto Polli opened a small store front selling canned vegetables in the heart of Milan. Since that humble beginning, the Polli ...

Platinum Equity Carveout Experience, Expected Growth in Organic Milk Market Fuels Horizon Investment

Earlier this year, Platinum Equity acquired a majority interest in Horizon Organic from Danone. The deal also included the Wallaby brand, ...

Platinum Equity Acquisition of Sunrise Medical Recognizes 'Important' German Market

The deal is an example of Platinum Equity’s growing presence in Europe, marking the firm’s first deal in the European healthcare secto...

Platinum Investment in Tak Fueled by Expected Rise of Fiber

Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team led the TAK investment. The company’s owners and management retained a significant ownership stake in...

How Platinum Equity Earned ‘Trust’ as Investment Partner for Kohler Co.

In November 2023, Kohler selected Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner in its standalone energy resilience business, Kohler ...

Year In Review: Platinum Equity navigates choppy 2023 with carveouts, deals in multiple sectors

Platinum Equity navigated a challenging year for private equity by sticking to its core investment strategies.

Platinum Equity’s acquisition of Tarter Farm and Ranch another example of ability to tailor solutions for founder-owned businesses seeking outside investment

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment is a well-known brand that provides mission-critical products for farmers and ranchers in the U.S. The co...

As headwinds sidelined strategic buyers, Platinum stepped up to deliver speed and certainty for Calderys carveout and HarbisonWalker add-on

By offering a creative financing solution for the combined consideration of $1.2B and by negotiating advantageous contractual terms, Plati...

Platinum Equity, Solenis executives: Diversey merger creates broader, more global platform

Announced earlier this year, Solenis has formally acquired Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.6 billion.

Year In Review: Platinum Equity marks an impactful 2022 with new platforms, 61 add-ons, ESG strides and philanthropic outreach

After a record-breaking 2021 for M&A, deal activity slowed globally in 2022. The reasons for the slowdown are well-reported, but it was st...

How commitment and resources drive Platinum Equity’s European momentum

The ability to execute European-headquartered global, pan-European, and domestic complex deals speaks to Platinum Equity’s commitment an...

Why Platinum Equity likes ‘high velocity M&A’ opportunity in UK property services market

Acquisition of Leaders Romans Group amplifies European momentum because of its place in the UK property market

How Ball Metalpack $1.35 billion divestiture shows Platinum Equity can be a ‘trusted partner’ to corporate sellers

Stakeholders give insight into how good relations and trust are vital when it comes to corporate partnerships

Platinum Equity lands largest deals in firm history to highlight bustling 2021

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Pelican Products brings strong brand loyalty, new sector to Platinum Equity portfolio

In Q&A, firm executives explain opportunities for growth with Pelican’s durable, well-received protective cases

Why Solenis, Sigura Water $6.5 billion merger is a good fit for Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity executives explain the path forward after $5.25 billion investment in Solenis

$4.2 billion Urbaser deal adds to Platinum Equity’s European momentum

Managing Director Igor Chacartegui talks about the importance of trust, relationships and ESG in Platinum’s latest European buyout

Why Platinum Equity believes in SVP Worldwide's efforts to make ‘sewing more accessible’

The maker of Singer sewing products has capitalized on a growing market by attracting Millennials, shift to machines in developing countri...

How potential for ‘digital transformation’ is a main reason for Platinum Equity’s $4.5 billion acquisition of McGraw Hill

Platinum Managing Director Luke Myers explains how McGraw Hill’s future is tied to growth of digital learning

‘Opportunity for significant upside’ driving force behind Custom Truck One Source-Nesco merger

Platinum satisfies multiple constituents to create one-stop provider of specialty rental equipment to meet growing infrastructure demands

Year in review: Platinum Equity delivers landmark 2020 with adaptability, execution

In trying to describe 2020, words do not come easy. Unforgettable does not cut it. Catastrophic does not consider the resilience shown by ...

Why Platinum Equity’s $7.2 billion agreement to acquire Ingram Micro represents a ‘new frontier’ for firm

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

Why Platinum Equity acquired Italian winemaker in spite of COVID-19 challenges

The April 6 issue of Axios' daily dealmakers newsletter called Platinum Equity's acquisition of Farnese Vini the day's most notable transa...

How Platinum Equity’s Small Cap team has put experience and capital to work during COVID-19 crisis

Theater goers have not exactly flocked back to movie houses in the U.S.

Deal Activity

59 Deals in 12 Months

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