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  "name": "Platinum Equity",
  "description": "Platinum Equity is a global investment firm founded in 1995 by Tom Gores. The firm specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and operations, a strategy it brands as M&A&O, focused on acquiring and operating companies that provide services and solutions in diverse industries. Known for its expertise in complex corporate carve-outs and distressed asset turnarounds, it is one of the largest private equity firms in the world.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T08:23:29.102+00:00",
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    "founded": "1995",
    "headquarters": "Beverly Hills, CA",
    "pricing_model": "Enterprise/Custom (Standard PE fee structure)",
    "core_products": "Private Equity Funds, Operational Turnaround Management, M&A Advisory",
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    "target_markets": "Global corporations, Global institutional investors (LPs), Mid-to-Large cap businesses in transition.",
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