M&A Deal Summary

Platinum Equity Acquires Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment

On April 3, 2023, private equity firm Platinum Equity acquired manufacturer Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 8th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 106th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Platinum Equity’s 2nd transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-04-03
Target Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Platinum Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment

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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Buyer

Platinum Equity

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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 133 of 150
Sector (Manufacturing) 8 of 8
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 19 of 22
State (Kentucky) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 106 of 118
Year (2023) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-20 HarbisonWalker International

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-16 JELD-WEN Australasia

Macquarie Park, Australia

JELD-WEN Australasia provides products and services to projects around the globe for residential, multi-residential, and commercial markets. Through its brands, the company provides windows, doors, architectural glass, showers, wardrobes, and other building products for customers and local communities. Its brands include Stegbar, Corinthian Doors, A&L Windows, Trend Windows, Aneeta Windows, Breezway, Regency, and William Russell Doors, along with architectural glass facilities. JELD-WEN Australasia is based in Macquarie Park, Australia.

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