Clearlake Capital Acquires PrimeSource from Platinum Equity
December 31, 2020
Clearlake Capital Group has completed the acquisition of PriSo Holding Corporation (PrimeSource) from Platinum Equity. PrimeSource is a global distributor of specialty building materials with 34 U.S. distribution centers and over 1,100 employees; Clearlake intends to use the business as a platform for organic growth and add-on acquisitions in the specialty distribution sector.
- Targets
- PriSo Holding Corporation (PrimeSource)
- Sellers
- Platinum Equity
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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