United Rentals Acquires Yak Access and Matting Businesses from Platinum Equity for $1.1 Billion
March 15, 2024
United Rentals, Inc. completed its acquisition of Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC, and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC from Platinum Equity for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. The deal adds a North American matting and temporary access solutions provider to United Rentals’ “one-stop-shop” Specialty offerings.
- Buyers
- United Rentals, Inc.
- Targets
- Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC, New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC, Yak Access & Environmental Solutions (collectively referred to as Yak)
- Sellers
- Platinum Equity
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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