Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Interest in The Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn
September 29, 2023
Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in The Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn & Co., with Littlejohn remaining a significant minority shareholder. Cook & Boardman, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a leading distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware and electronic security integration solutions with more than 70 locations across 21 states; Platinum Equity said it will support the company's continued growth and expansion in safety and security capabilities.
- Buyers
- Platinum Equity
- Targets
- The Cook & Boardman Group
- Sellers
- Littlejohn & Co., LLC
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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