Explore All 27 Going Private Technology Hardware Deals - Search the Database Free
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| Date | December 3, 2010 |
| Target | Ulticom |
| Sector | Technology Hardware |
| Buyer(s) | Platinum Equity |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Deal Value | 90M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Morgan Keegan (Financial) Weil Gotshal & Manges (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
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| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 50.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 41 of 156 |
| Sector: Technology Hardware | 2 of 3 |
| Type: Going Private | 6 of 12 |
| State: New Jersey | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States | 35 of 121 |
| Year: 2010 | 5 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 29 of 31 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-18 |
American Commercial Barge Line
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States American Commercial Lines Inc. is an integrated marine transportation and service company operating in the United States. |
Buy | $777M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-16 |
Schutt Sports
Litchfield, Illinois, United States Schutt Sports, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of football, softball, baseball and basketball equipment to the youth, high school, college and professional markets. |
Buy | $33M |
