Platinum Equity to Acquire the San Diego Union-Tribune from the Copley Press, Inc.
SAN DIEGO and BEVERLY HILLS, CA – March 18, 2009 – The Copley Press, Inc. and Platinum Equity announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Platinum will acquire San Diego’s leading daily newspaper, The San Diego Union-Tribune. The transaction, which is expected to be completed during the second […]
Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Stake in DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services
LOS ANGELES, CA – DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services announced today that Platinum Equity has purchased a majority stake in the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Joining forces with Platinum Equity will create tremendous opportunities for our company, our customers and our shareholders,” said Michael Nubel, Chief Executive Officer of DAUM Commercial […]
Platinum Equity Completes Purchase of SCM Metal Products
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES (November 11, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of SCM Metal Products, Inc. from Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK). Details of the transaction were not disclosed. SCM is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of copper-based powder and pastes and copper oxide powders […]
Platinum Equity to Purchase SCM Metal Products from Gibraltar
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 9, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase SCM Metal Products, Inc. from Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK) for an undisclosed amount. SCM is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of copper-based powder and pastes and copper oxide powders to a broad […]
Platinum Equity Closes $2.75 Billion Private Equity Fund
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 3, 2008) – Substantially exceeding its original target, Platinum Equity today announced the closing of a $2.75 billion leveraged buyout fund focused on acquiring businesses that can benefit from Platinum’s operational expertise and resources. Platinum launched fundraising with a target of $1.5 billion in committed capital, but strong investor demand and […]
Platinum Equity Completes Sale of PNA Group
LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the sale of portfolio company PNA Group, a leading processor and distributor of metals products, to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The divestiture transaction was previously announced in June. Platinum acquired PNA […]
Maxim Crane Works Announces Completion of Merger with Platinum Equity
PITTSBURGH, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — MAXIM CRANE WORKS HOLDINGS, INC. (OTC: MXMC.PK – News; “Maxim Crane”) today announced that affiliates of Platinum Equity Capital Partners II, L.P. (“Platinum Equity”) have completed the acquisition of Maxim Crane pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement it entered into on May 5, 2008. As part of the […]
Platinum Equity Signs Agreement to Sell PNA Group
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell PNA Group, a leading processor and distributor of steel products, to Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to be finalized within the next 60 […]
Platinum Equity Integrates American Racing, Wheel Pros
Leading High Performance Wheel Brands Are United in Single Powerhouse Company LOS ANGELES (May 9, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today the integration of American Racing and Wheel Pros, two leading distributors of high performance wheels and tires to the automotive aftermarket. The combined company will offer a comprehensive portfolio of wheel products comprising the […]
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Composite Manufacturing Plants in Belgium and Norway
LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2008) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Owens Corning’s composite manufacturing plants in Battice, Belgium and Birkeland, Norway, as well as intellectual property and business assets related to those facilities. The plants manufacture and sell composite materials that are used to strengthen and lighten components […]
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