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Platinum Equity
Beverly Hills buyout firm known for its operational M&A&O approach to corporate carve-outs.
Key facts
- Website
- platinumequity.com
- Founded
- 1995
- Pricing
- Deal sizes have ranged from under $1M to $7.2B (Ingram Micro); largest fund is a $6.5B buyout fund
- Country
- United States
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Platinum Equity
Beverly Hills buyout firm managing ~$48B+ across 550+ acquisitions with operations on all seven continents. Specializes in M&A&O strategy combining mergers and acquisitions with deep operational expertise to create long-term value in companies needing financial and operational support.
Key features
- ~$48 billion in assets under management
- Proprietary M&A&O operational investment approach
- Focus on corporate carve-outs and underperforming assets
- Acquired Ingram Micro for $7.2 billion (2021)
- Created Vertiv from Emerson Network Power ($4B+, 2016)
Pros & cons
Pros
- Strong operational turnaround expertise via M&A&O model
- Track record with large, complex carve-out transactions
- Founder-led firm with long tenure since 1995
Cons
- Focus on underperforming assets carries higher execution risk
- Large-cap deal focus excludes smaller acquisitions
- Heavier operational involvement demands more management bandwidth
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platinum Equity
What is Platinum Equity's M&A&O strategy?
M&A&O combines mergers and acquisitions with deep operational expertise to unlock potential in portfolio companies across diverse industries.
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