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Platinum Equity FAQ

When was Platinum Equity founded?

Platinum Equity was founded in 1995.

What type of investor is Platinum Equity?

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm.

Where is Platinum Equity headquartered?

Platinum Equity is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

How much capital does Platinum Equity have under management?

Platinum Equity has 50.0B USD under management.

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Platinum Equity

Platinum Equity Advisors LLC

360 North Crescent Drive,
Beverly Hills, California 90210
United States
(310) 712-1850
www.platinumequity.com

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divestitures of larger public companies primarily in North America and Europe. Historically, Platinum targeted technology/software related businesses, however, the firm has since branched out beyond tech and will consider acquisitions in a broad range of industries including chemicals, communications, logistics, healthcare, automotive, industrial products, and business services. Platinum Equity was formed in 1995 by Tom Gores and is based in Beverly Hills, California.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Agriculture, Automotive, Building Materials, Business Services, Chemicals, Communications, Construction, Consumer Products, Consumer Services, Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Electronics, Environmental, Food, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Internet Software and Services, Leisure, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marine, Marketing, Metals/Mining, Packaging, Plastics, Publishing, Renewable Energy, Retail, Semiconductors, Software, Technology Hardware, Test/Measurement Equipment, Transportation, Utilities

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Divestiture, Going Private, Special Situations/Distressed, Secondary Buyout

Geographic Preferences: East US, Midwest US, South US, West US, Canada, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Nordic, Asia/Pacific, Australia/New Zealand

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size - 2,000
Enterprise Value 100 10,000
values in millions of USD

Investor Summary

Investor Type

Private Equity Firm

Size

Mega

PE Assets

50.0B USD

Established

1995

Specialist/Generalist

Generalist


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