Tom Gores News, Articles, and Updates

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Joe D: New Owner ‘Absolutely Great’

February 22, 2012

NBA.com reports on Joe Dumars' positive attitude about the Pistons' new ownership and Tom Gores' approach to rebuilding the team. Read More »
“He's really gung-ho to make this thing into a winner and a community asset.”
NBA’s David Stern Describes Tom Gores as ‘Gung-Ho’ »

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Platinum Equity
Completes Sale of San Diego Union-Tribune

December 5, 2011

Platinum Equity announced today it has completed the sale of The San Diego Union-Tribune to MLIM LLC, owned by San Diego entrepreneur Doug Manchester. Read More »

FILED UNDER: Dealmaking, News, Portfolio Company

Platinum Equity to Sell San Diego Union-Tribune to Doug Manchester

November 17, 2011

Platinum Equity announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to sell The San Diego Union-Tribune to MLIM LLC, owned by San Diego entrepreneur Doug Manchester. The transaction is expected to close no later than December 15. Read More »

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Forbes Largest Private Companies in America:
Platinum Equity #23

November 16, 2011

For the twelfth consecutive year, Platinum Equity was ranked by Forbes among America's Largest Private Companies, listed at #23 in 2011. Read More »

FILED UNDER: Acquisitions, Dealmaking, News

Kodak Sells Image Sensor Business to Platinum Equity

November 7, 2011

Eastman Kodak Company announces its sale completion of its Image Sensor Solutions (ISS) business to Platinum Equity in a move that will sharpen Kodak’s operational focus and strengthen its financial position. Read More »

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Platinum Equity Acquires NESCO

October 27, 2011

Platinum Equity and Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. ("HKW") jointly announced that Platinum Equity has acquired NESCO, a leading provider of fleet equipment rental, sales, and services. Read More »

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Forbes “In My Own Words”: Tom Gores on Buying The Detroit Pistons

September 21, 2011

Others saw a city in decline, a sport at the crossroads. I saw undervalued assets that my hometown needs. Read More »

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Platinum Equity Acquires Quark

August 9, 2011

Platinum Equity acquires Quark, a provider of publishing software for professional designers and enterprise organizations. Platinum Equity believes that Quark has the potential to revolutionize publishing again. Read More »

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Tom Gores on Balancing Family, Business, and the Detroit Pistons

August 1, 2011

An exclusive interview with CSQ Magazine for its Summer 2011 issue Read More »

FILED UNDER: Acquisitions, Portfolio Company

Schutt Sports Acquires Adams USA Football Helmet and Faceguard Product Lines

June 16, 2011

Platinum Equity portfolio company Schutt Sports acquires certain football helmet and faceguard assets from Adams USA and will assume manufacturing and marketing the product lines under the Adams name. Read More »