Platinum Equity/Mad Engine Acquires Controlling Stake in Fifth Sun

Platinum Equity Acquires Controlling Stake in Mad Engine

January 4, 2021

Consumer Products

Platinum Equity acquired a controlling stake in Mad Engine from affiliates of the company's current ownership group, with existing shareholders and management retaining a meaningful minority interest and remaining in leadership roles. Mad Engine is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of licensed, branded and private-label apparel and accessories sold through major retailers and e-commerce channels; Platinum Equity said it will support scaling the business and expanding operations.

Platinum Equity Acquires Sunrise Medical from Nordic Capital

October 16, 2024

Medical Devices

Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sunrise Medical Group, a Germany-headquartered global manufacturer and distributor of assistive mobility products, from Nordic Capital. The buyout (expected to close in Q3 2024) positions Platinum to pursue a buy-and-build strategy to expand Sunrise's geographic footprint—particularly in North America—and to accelerate product and operational investments.

Platinum Equity Acquires PlayPower from Littlejohn & Co.

November 3, 2025

Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has completed the acquisition of PlayPower, a designers and manufacturer of recreational and outdoor living systems, from Littlejohn & Co. PlayPower is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina and operates manufacturing and distribution networks across North America and Europe; financial terms were not disclosed. Platinum Equity intends to support PlayPower's organic growth and pursue complementary acquisitions to expand the company's family of brands.

Golden Leaf Holdings Acquires 80% Stake in Fifth & Root

April 8, 2021

Consumer Products

Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. has completed the acquisition of an 80% interest in California-based CBD skincare brand Fifth & Root. The transaction—valued at up to US$1,687,500—included US$250,000 cash at closing and up to 30,666,666 common shares of Golden Leaf, giving the company expanded retail and ecommerce distribution via partners including Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters.

Platinum Realty / United Real Estate Integrate SunWest Real Estate Advisors in Kansas City

December 17, 2024

Real Estate

Platinum Realty announced that SunWest Real Estate Advisors has joined its Kansas City operations, bringing SunWest’s luxury portfolio and agents into Platinum’s Midwest platform and national partner, United Real Estate. The deal expands Platinum’s luxury offerings and market presence in the Kansas City / Midwest region while giving SunWest agents access to United’s technology, benefits and national referral network.

Sun (European and Sun Capital) Affiliates Acquire TENAX

May 31, 2022

Building Products

Affiliates of private equity firms Sun European Partners and Sun Capital Partners have acquired a controlling stake in TENAX, the Verona-based manufacturer of chemical products, abrasives and tooling for the treatment of natural and engineered stone. The Bombana family sold the controlling interest while reinvesting part of proceeds and awarding an extraordinary bonus to the company's 220+ employees; the PE buyers intend to support TENAX's growth via buy-and-build strategies and geographic expansion.