Platinum Equity is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1995, the firm has approximately 710 employees. Functioning as a global investment firm, it has approximately $50 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 60 operating companies that serve customers worldwide. Platinum Equity specializes in mergers, acquisitions and operations, a trademarked strategy it calls M&A&O. The firm acquires and operates companies in a broad range of business markets, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation and logistics, equipment rental, metals services, media and entertainment, technology, telecommunications, and other industries. Over its history, Platinum Equity has completed more than 550 acquisitions.
