120+ Acquisitions Since 1995
Platinum Equity
Tom Gores founded
Platinum Equity in 1995 to acquire and create value in a diverse range of businesses.
Platinum Equity is a global M&A&O® firm specialized in mergers, acquisitions, and operations of companies that provide mission-critical products, services, and solutions in diverse industries. Platinum Equity offers deep in-house resources and flexible acquisition solutions to sellers worldwide.
Transactions with Platinum Equity mean:
- Transactions that deliver value for all stakeholders, without financing contingencies.
- Operational plans centered around the long-term health and stability of the acquired businesses.
- Certainty of closing within sensitive timelines.
- Orderly and collaborative transitions that protect vital interests, including customers, employees, and supply chain.
M&A&O
Platinum Equity’s trademark strategy, M&A&O, integrates traditional M&A with operational expertise. Throughout the transaction and transition, Platinum’s in-house teams provide operational insights that guide the process. Under Platinum Equity ownership, M&A&O helps portfolio companies grow their businesses and unlock their potential.
In-House Resources
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Platinum Equity has offices in New York, Boston, and London. Platinum’s in-house business development, M&A, transition, legal, real estate, marketing, finance, and operations teams enable it to resolve complex issues quickly. Additionally, Platinum’s capital strength means deals without financial contingencies, in part due to Platinum Equity Capital Partners Fund I and II: two private funds that endow Platinum with $3.45 billion in capital commitments.
Acquisition Solutions
Platinum Equity structures acquisition solutions to help sellers achieve their divestiture objectives. Our sellers typically include corporate sellers shedding non-core assets, public sellers seeking to maximize shareholder value, or private sellers seeking capital and operational support. Platinum has also developed alternative deal structures to meet the current capital environment. With Platinum, sellers get immediate and flexible solutions to meet their strategies.
Creating Value
Since 1995, Platinum Equity has completed over 120 acquisitions, acquiring more than $30 billion in aggregate annual revenue at time of acquisition. The current Platinum Equity portfolio includes companies in diverse industries, acquired in a range of corporate divestitures, public-to-private deals, and transactions with private sellers. Platinum operates each portfolio company independently with the goal of creating long-term, sustainable value.