Today, Platinum Equity completed the sale of @urbaser_ to Blackstone and EQT Group. Watch Platinum and Urbaser executives discuss Urbaser's transformation into a leading infrastructure platform. Read the press release: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum is thrilled to announce our participation in With Intelligence - Women's Summits in Windsor Park next week! We are excited to have Delara Zarrabi from our M&A team speaking on Thursday’s panel: “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes…How AI, Trade Battles and the Quest for Liquidity Are Changing Investing” For those attending the conference, we look forward to connecting with you. See you there!

Corporate carve-outs have been central to Platinum's strategy for nearly 30 years, and this summer was no exception. In July, Platinum and Nestlé announced plans to create PERANEL, a $5.6 billion beverage joint venture for Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages. Spanning more than 30 brands with products sold in 120 countries, PERANEL includes iconic natural mineral water brands such as S.Pellegrino, Perrier and Acqua Panna. Soon after, The Wall Street Journal examined the evolution of the carve-out market and the trends shaping activity across the sector, including the role that experience, execution and alignment between buyers and sellers can play in creating long-term value. In addition to PERANEL, the story highlighted Platinum's work with Rehlko, where we are pursuing a data center-focused growth strategy similar to one we employed years earlier with Vertiv, a carveout from Emerson. Read the article: webreprints.djreprints.com/2…

Twenty Platinum Equity professionals gathered recently at the TPC Michigan to support the 16th annual @JRLADetroit Celebrity Golf Classic, an annual fundraiser for the Detroit-based public charter school. For the 13th straight year, @TomGores and the firm served as presenting sponsors. Read more about why Gores and firm continued to support the school: platinumequity.com/news/here…

Platinum Equity to Sell De Wave Group Following Multi-Year Transformation “When we acquired De Wave, we saw a technically strong business with the potential to become a more integrated global leader. Within months, the company was operating near the epicenter of Europe’s initial COVID-19 outbreak while serving an industry brought to a near standstill. Riccardo and his team showed great leadership and together we rebuilt the business. It’s a remarkable story of achievement, perseverance and teamwork.” says Louis Samson, Platinum Equity Co-President Read more about the transformation here: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

We’re proud to share that Platinum Equity has once again been recognized by PitchBookas a top-performing fund manager in its 2025 Manager Performance Score League Tables. The Platinum Equity Capital Partners family of funds ranked #7 out of 65 in the Buyout Megafunds category, earning a top-decile placement among funds with at least $5 billion in committed capital. The performance score reflects the results of the Platinum Equity Capital Partners fund series across 22 years of investing. Since our first fund, which closed in 2004, our approach has centered on creating long-term value through disciplined investing and operational excellence. We’re honored by this recognition, which we believe reflects the dedication of our teams and the strength of the M&A&O approach that has guided us over more than two decades. Read the full report here: pitchbook.com/news/reports/2…

Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Tangent Technologies Tangent is a leading manufacturer of high-performance synthetic materials utilized across a wide range of outdoor living, marine decking, fencing infrastructure and industrial markets. Read the press release: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum Equity has announced a significant investment in LMPG Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of specification-grade lighting solutions. Founded in 2006 by François-Xavier (FX) Souvay, LMPG operates a portfolio of seven brands that serves customers through a broad network of agencies, offering highly engineered, made-to-order products tailored to the unique requirements of architects, engineers and designers. The deal marks our second transaction in Quebec in the last 24 months and builds upon our deep experience with founder-led businesses. Read the press release: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum Equity announced that its credit team led a debt recapitalization of the Mellott, a trusted partner and supplier of processing needs for the industry’s largest aggregate producers. In a joint statement, Platinum Equity Co-Presidents, Jacob Kotzubei and Louis Samson said, “We believe Mellott has built a differentiated position through its deep technical expertise, longstanding OEM relationships and ability to support customers throughout the lifecycle of their operations. Our familiarity with industrial distribution and equipment services businesses, combined with Platinum’s flexible, partnership-oriented approach, allowed us to develop a financing solution tailored to the company’s objectives.” Read the press release: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum Equity and @Nestle announced today a plan to create PERANEL, a 50/50 joint venture for Nestlé's waters and premium beverages business. The transaction assigns an enterprise value of $5.6 billion (EUR 4.9 billion) to PERANEL. PERANEL includes more than 30 brands including S.Pellegrino, Source Perrier and Acqua Panna as well as premium and functional hydration beverages, the global Nestlé Pure Life brand and other leading local water brands and has products sold in 120 countries. platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Congratulations to the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Class of 2026! For more than a decade, Platinum Equity has proudly supported JRLA, investing in the next generation of leaders. This year marked our fifth annual JRLA Mentorship Program, connecting Platinum employees with scholars to build relationships, share experiences and support student growth. From networking sessions to a special Pistons game-night experience hosted by @TomGores, the program created opportunities for learning, connection and celebration. We're especially proud to recognize this year's Platinum Equity scholarship recipients, who collectively earned $50,000 toward their continuing education. Learn more about how Platinum Equity supports JRLA and how you can, too: jrladetroit.com

Platinum Equity announced a definitive agreement to invest in Grand Appliance, a leading Midwest retailer and distributor of appliances and consumer electronics. Grand is a fourth-generation family-owned business and operates 31 retail locations and five distribution centers across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, serving customers across the retail, builder, contractor and e-commerce channels. The company’s founders will remain shareholders in the business. In connection with the investment, Grand has entered into a strategic partnership with R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc., a leading West Coast-based appliance distributor that Platinum Equity invested in last year. Read the press release for more details: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum Equity to Acquire Tangent Technologies "Tangent has built a strong platform with impressive capabilities, and we believe there are meaningful opportunities to expand its core offerings while continuing to innovate.” says Jacob Kotzubei, Co-President, Platinum Equity platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum Equity to Sell Heat Controller to Lennox platinumequity.com/news/plat…

The 2026 Milken Institute Global Conference once again brought together the private capital community for thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connection. A highlight for Platinum, was participating in two sessions focused on the key topics impacting our industry. In The New Economics of Private Capital, moderated by Yup S. Kim, Co-President Louis Samson joined Ashley Baum of Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Mathieu Chabran of Tikehau Capital, Avi Kalichstein of Hunter Point Capital, and Anthony Martino of Houlihan Lokey. In a second session, Creating Long-Term Value: The Next Era of Private Equity, moderated by Ted Seides, Louis contributed to a free-flowing, off-the-record, discussion alongside Joe Baratta (Blackstone), Per Franzen (EQT Group), Eliza McDougall (White & Case), and Jonathan D. Sokoloff (Leonard Green & Partners). Across both sessions, one theme stood out: Success in today’s private equity environment requires creativity, operational depth, and the ability to navigate complexity — not just traditional financial engineering. Read more of our reflections and takeaways: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Platinum Equity-owned Tarter USA, John Deere announce commercial partnership to launch American-made cutters: platinumequity.com/news/tart…

In our recent Club Room Conversation celebrating Women’s History Month, Tom Gores highlighted that women have held leadership roles at the firm since its earliest days and continue to make a meaningful impact. During the panel discussion, Tracy Ann Chow from M&A Execution, Sarah Clay from the Office of the Chairman, Lauren Piec from Portfolio Operations, and Kristin Wojcik from Business Development shared how they combine discipline and preparation with empathy, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of partnership. They emphasized that skills such as reading the room, navigating discomfort, and turning complexity into opportunity are critical to success in our industry.

Platinum-backed Infratech, a pioneer in infrared electric heat and technology, is pursuing add-ons to accelerate growth and expand its product offerings. This next phase will serve as a catalyst to diversify the company’s core heating business across the comfort, HVAC, and building automation ecosystem, positioning Infratech as an integrated solutions provider. With support from Platinum, Infratech is well-positioned to scale its platform and serve customers across a broader set of end markets. Learn more about Infratech: platinumequity.com/news/plat…

Creativity isn’t optional in today’s M&A environment. Co-President Louis Samson spoke at the @MilkenInstitute Global Conference and explained why a relationship-driven approach is key to identifying and executing on opportunities in an uncertain market. #MIGlobal