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Press Releases • July 09, 2007

Court Square Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire CompuCom Systems

Transaction Valued at Approximately $628 Million DALLAS, Texas, July 9, 2007 – CompuCom Systems, Inc. (“CompuCom”) announced today that CHR Holding Corporation, an affiliate of Platinum Equity and parent company of CompuCom Systems, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which IIM Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Court Square Capital Partners (“Court Square”), would acquire CompuCom. The transaction is valued at approximately $628 million and is expected to close in the second half of 2007, subject to regulatory approvals as well as satisfaction of other cu...

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Press Releases • June 05, 2007

Platinum Equity Completes Weyerhaeuser Acquisition and Relaunches Business as Broadleaf Logistics Co

Platinum Equity Completes Weyerhaeuser Acquisition and Relaunches Business as Broadleaf Logistics Co LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Company’s wholesale products distribution centers in Canada and established the distribution business as a standalone company named Broadleaf Logistics Company. In conjunction with the acquisition, Platinum Equity announced that Paul Perkins has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Broadleaf Logistics. Mr. Perkins previously served as vice president, policy and pl...

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Press Releases • March 29, 2007

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Strategic Distribution, Inc.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Platinum Equity announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Strategic Distribution, Inc., which provides supply chain management solutions for industrial and institutional customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The acquisition is a public-to-private transaction and Strategic Distribution Inc. has been delisted from the NASDAQ exchange, with each share of common stock converted into the right to receive $10 in cash per share. In conjunction with the acquisition, Platinum Equity announced that Rudi Strobl has been appointed as CEO of ...

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Press Releases • February 16, 2007

Weyerhaeuser to Sell Canadian and Certain U.S. Building Materials Distribution Assets

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (February 16, 2007) – Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reaffirmed its commitment to sharpen the focus of its portfolio by announcing its intent to sell its Canadian and select U.S. building materials distribution centers. “The sale of these distribution centers is part of our ongoing effort to sharpen the focus of our portfolio and enhance shareholder value,” said Lee T. Alford, senior vice president of residential wood products. “Weyerhaeuser is committed to being the undisputed leader in structural frame markets and will continue to invest in innovative pro...

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Press Releases • January 31, 2007

Delphi Selects Platinum Equity as Lead Bidder in Sale of Steering and Halfshaft Business

TROY, Mich. – Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) announced today that it is working to finalize a Master Sale and Purchase Agreement with Platinum Equity regarding the sale of Delphi’s global steering and halfshaft business. Delphi announced in March 2006 that, while it recognized the steering business as strategic, it intended to explore a sale of the global steering business as part of its comprehensive transformation plan. According to John Arle, Delphi vice president of treasury, mergers and acquisitions, “Delphi intends to finalize negotiations with Platinum Equity and, upon ...

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Press Releases • January 19, 2007

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Healthcare Marketing Services Unit from Cardinal Health

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 19, 2007) – Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the acquisition of the Healthcare Marketing Services (HMS) unit of Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH). Terms of the transaction, which was announced in November, were not disclosed. A transition is now underway to separate the business from Cardinal Health and establish it as a standalone company. The new company will be renamed, and details about the new name and brand image will be announced as the transition process unfolds. “HMS delivers vital services in a rapidly growing market, and has strong relati...

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