M&A Deal Summary

Platinum Equity Acquires HarbisonWalker International

On February 20, 2023, private equity firm Platinum Equity acquired manufacturer HarbisonWalker International

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 7th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 105th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 7th transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-02-20
Target HarbisonWalker International
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Platinum Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

HarbisonWalker International

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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HarbisonWalker International is an operator of refractory products and services supplier in North America. HarbisonWalker International's network spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with 16 manufacturing facilities, 22 global sourcing centers, and technology facilities in both the United States and China. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HarbisonWalker International is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer

Platinum Equity

Beverly Hills, California, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 48.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.

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.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 132 of 142
Sector (Manufacturing) 7 of 8
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 18 of 19
State (Pennsylvania) 7 of 7
Country (United States) 105 of 112
Year (2023) 1 of 6
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Imerys SA's High Temperature Solutions Business is a global provider of refractory solutions serving more than 6,000 customers in the iron and steel, thermal, and foundry markets.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Dunnville, Kentucky, United States

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment manufacture animal gates and fencing solutions, tractor implements, planters and fire rings, and animal feeding and handling equipment for ranchers, large institutional farms, and smaller farming enthusiasts. Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment was formed in 1945 and is based in Dunnville, Kentucky.

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