In just 14 years, private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has managed to accumulate annual revenue amounting to $27.5 billion. From its inception in 1995 by self-made billionaire Tom Gores, the firm has emerged as a multibillion-dollar global business with more than 45,000 employees all over the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Platinum Equity acquires troubled Fortune 1000 businesses and restructures them toward profitability. Its M&A&O® strategy, strong leadership, and efficient workforce are the building blocks of its rapid growth.
An M&A&O® (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Operations) strategy is critical to the success of each Platinum transaction. M&A&O is operational management combined with traditional M&A techniques. With every new company owned, Platinum charts its strategic and operational direction until the new company becomes empowered to manage day-to-day operations independently. This guarantees value out of every Platinum-bought business. Moreover, Tom Gores‘ M&A acumen and his technological expertise has steered the company through every acquisition made since its establishment. An experienced investor, Gores has become one of the financial world’s most famous names, ranking 334th on the Forbes’ Richest People in the World list. Lastly, and more importantly, at the heart of Platinum Equity are its efficient and dedicated employees who are responsible in dealing with corporate sellers, aiding company management, troubleshooting problems, and pursuing more opportunities for growth.