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 b...
April 11, 2020
In response to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, Platinum Equity’s top priorities are: Protect the well-being of our employees and their families Ensure the continuity of our business Mitigate the impact of the crisis on the firm’s portfolio companies Pursue new opportunities in the market “We are intensely focused on the health of our people, our firm and our portfolio companies during this global pandemic,” said Platinum Equity Chairman and CEO Tom Gores. “We are taking the steps needed to keep our team safe while ensuring the continuity of our business.” ...
Read morePress Releases • April 06, 2020
Firm continues pursuing new investments while taking necessary precautions during global pandemic LOS ANGELES (April 6, 2020) – Platinum Equity announced today that the acquisition of Farnese Group from NB Renaissance Partners has been completed. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction was signed last December and has now closed as expected, with Platinum Equity teams working hard while adhering to measures taken in response to COVID-19. The firm implemented companywide travel restrictions and work-from-home policies weeks ago in order to protect employees and help slow the...
Read moreApril 06, 2020
The April 6 issue of Axios’ daily dealmakers newsletter called Platinum Equity’s acquisition of Farnese Vini the day’s most notable transaction. What set Farnese apart? Business editor Dan Primack wrote: “Because the deal actually closed, despite everything that's happened in the U.S. and Italy since it was agreed to in December.” Bankers from New York to Milan had questions. How did the firm close the deal with much of the world shut down? Why do it given everything that changed between sign and close? Louis Samson, a partner at Platinum Equity and member of the fi...
Read moreMarch 04, 2020
Accomplishments reflect a positive shift in accessibility and ongoing engagement with key stakeholders Aventiv Technologies and its corrections-services subsidiary, Securus Technologies, today reported progress on key milestones of the transformation commitments announced in mid-January. Under the direction of President and CEO Dave Abel, the organization is undertaking an expansive and holistic transformation to make its products more accountable, affordable and accessible. The pace of the early progress in the multi-year effort highlights the company’s ability to quickly adapt to the ne...
Read morePress Releases • February 14, 2020
Acquisition Adds to Global Buyout Firm’s Momentum in Europe LOS ANGELES (February 14, 2020) – Platinum Equity today announced the acquisition of Biscuit International, a leading European manufacturer of private label sweet biscuits. Headquartered in Paris, Biscuit International employs approximately 1,900 people and generated sales in excess of €500m during the last 12 months, of which approximately two-thirds came from outside France. The company markets a wide range of products with a European or local presence, including traditional biscuits and a growing portfolio of product...
Read morePress Releases • February 10, 2020
Pure-play critical digital infrastructure provider to trade under the ticker symbol VRT Feb. 10, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vertiv Holdings Co, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the completion of the business combination of GS Acquisition Holdings Corp and Vertiv Holdings, LLC. The combination was approved by GS Acquisition Holdings Corp shareholders on February 6, 2020. GS Acquisition Holdings Corp has been renamed Vertiv Holdings Co and is expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange beginning on Monday, Februa...
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