Tracked deals
104
104 tracked deals across 2017-2026.
Private Equity Firm
Financial Services
Platinum Equity
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Platinum Equity is a global private equity firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions and operations (M&A&O). Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, the firm acquires and operates companies across industries including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications, and others.
- Focus Areas
- Private equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, acquisitions and operations (M&A&O)
- Website
- www.platinumequity.com
Recent pace
13
13 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Buyout
62 buyout · 29 addon · 7 divestiture
Platinum Equity Acquisition Volume by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
Showing the 12 most recent of 104 tracked deals for Platinum Equity.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity, François-Xavier Souvay, W Investments, Peter Timotheatos, LMPG management team
- Target
- LMPG Inc.
- Seller
- Existing institutional investors
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity made a significant investment in LMPG Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer of specification-grade lighting solutions for commercial and infrastructure applications across North America. Financial terms were not disclosed, and LMPG founder François-Xavier Souvay, W Investments, CEO Peter Timotheatos, and management rolled their equity while Platinum acquired outstanding shares from existing institutional investors.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- The Mellott Company (Mellott)
- Seller
- MFG Partners, Mellott family
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Platinum Equity’s credit team led a debt recapitalization for The Mellott Company. The financing supports Mellott’s existing owners—MFG Partners and the Mellott family—which continue to own the business.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Peranel
- Seller
- Nestlé
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Type
- Buyout
Nestlé and Platinum Equity have agreed to create Peranel, a standalone water and premium beverages company valued at approximately $5.6 billion. The partnership will combine Nestlé’s beverage brands and product development capabilities with Platinum Equity’s operational and investment expertise, with Peranel operating independently and focusing exclusively on water and premium beverages.
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July 4, 2026
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity, R&B Wholesale Distributors
- Target
- Grand Appliance, R&B Wholesale Distributors
- Seller
- Founders of Grand Appliance
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity signed a definitive agreement to invest in Grand Appliance, a Midwest retailer and distributor of appliances and consumer electronics. In connection with the investment, Grand Appliance partnered with California-based R&B Wholesale Distributors to combine distribution businesses under their existing brands and leadership teams, with Grand President Anish Gauri becoming CEO of both entities.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Tangent Technologies
- Seller
- The Sterling Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Sterling Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tangent Technologies to Platinum Equity for undisclosed terms, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Tangent manufactures high-performance synthetic lumber and related materials made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics used in outdoor living, structural applications, and marine decking.
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May 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Infratech
- Seller
- Sam Longo Jr.
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity has acquired Infratech, a branded infrared electric heating solutions company with more than 50 years of experience serving residential and commercial heat applications. Infratech manufactures products in the United States and will retain its CEO John Mazzotta, along with entrepreneur Sam Longo Jr., both of whom retained equity stakes.
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January 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Czarnowski Collective
- Seller
- Mark Nagle and the Nagle family
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity has acquired Czarnowski Collective, a Chicago-based experiential marketing and event production firm, from CEO Mark Nagle and the Nagle family. The deal includes a leadership transition (Jim Milanowski to become CEO) and signals Platinum’s intent to invest in systems, expand footprint and pursue strategic add-ons while preserving the company’s culture.
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- Buyer
- CompoSecure (rebranded to GPGI, Inc.), Platinum Equity, PIPE investors (private placement participants)
- Target
- Husky Technologies Limited
- Seller
- Platinum Equity
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
CompoSecure completed its business combination with Husky Technologies on January 12, 2026, rebranding the corporate entity to GPGI, Inc. The combined business is valued at $7.4 billion and was funded by a ~$2.0 billion PIPE, a ~$1.0 billion equity rollover from Platinum Equity, and ~$2.0 billion of debt; Husky will operate as a standalone reporting segment alongside CompoSecure under the new permanent-capital platform.
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January 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Norton Packaging
- Industry
- Packaging
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Platinum Equity has made a significant growth investment in Norton Packaging, a Hayward, California–based maker of rigid plastic pails and other packaging; financial terms were not disclosed. CEO Greg Norton and the Norton family retained a significant ownership stake and Greg Norton will continue to lead the business; Platinum said the capital will support product innovation, potential footprint expansion and pursue add-on acquisitions.
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December 31, 2025
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Owens & Minor Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) business (including the Owens & Minor brand)
- Seller
- Owens & Minor, Inc.
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity completed the acquisition of Owens & Minor’s Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) segment, creating a privately held standalone company operating under the Owens & Minor brand. The seller retained a 5% equity stake, and the acquired business is expected to be rebranded as Accendra Health, Inc. effective December 31, 2025.
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November 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- PlayPower
- Seller
- Littlejohn & Co. (Littlejohn & Co, LLC)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity has completed its acquisition of PlayPower, a designer and manufacturer of recreational and outdoor living systems. The deal purchases PlayPower from Littlejohn & Co.; financial terms were not disclosed.
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October 29, 2025
- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Anuvu
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity completed its acquisition of Anuvu, a provider of in-flight entertainment and high-speed connectivity solutions for mobility markets. The deal was previously announced in August 2025 and supports Anuvu’s next chapter of growth and technological innovation, though financial terms were not disclosed.
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