Platinum Equity

Aggressive reduction in labor costs, supplier payments, and operational expenses.

Adding significant debt to acquired company balance sheets, often to fund dividends to PE owners.

operational restructuring is a common PE tactic.

Layoffs and hiring freezes to reduce labor costs.

Selling off valuable assets like real estate while leasing them back at high rates.

supplier consolidation is a common PE tactic.

service line rationalization is a common PE tactic.